A recent sextortion scheme highlights the vulnerability users face when their data is stolen and used against them.

There are a lot of challenges that face virtually any business. We all look for ways technology can help address those problems, and these days, we’re often pleasantly surprised. In particular, your Chicago IT consulting services can help with three of the most prolific business problems more than you might realize. Something as simple as […]

It seems computer hackers will go to any length to complete their scams and wrestle money out of the hands of their victims. In one of the latest scams to come to light, hackers are finding real passwords and then using them to send emails threatening to expose people for watching porn. The unsuspecting victims receive an email disclosing part […]

New tech can be fun and fascinating, but most importantly it solves a need in a person’s life. If you’re trying to choose a Christmas gift for the techie in your life, consider the little problems they’ve been commenting about. Solve that problem with a new piece of technology and you’ll find an innovative holiday gift that won’t be quickly […]

Hackers Know How to Steal Money Anonymously

Even though the word App is relatively new, it has become popular in everyday terminology as its uses have changed lives in the modern world. Almost all mobile phones are now smartphones, so even those individuals who were apprehensive about using new technology now use apps on a daily basis. That is why we now celebrate National App Day every […]

No matter the line of business you’re in, outsourcing your IT services to a managed service provider (MSP) provides a world of benefits. Both your internal systems and your online presence will be optimized and streamlined, tech problems will be taken care of right away, and you’ll have more time to focus on what matters.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a critical alert Dec. 3, warning users about SamSam ransomware and providing details on what system vulnerabilities permit the pernicious product to be deployed.

If you own or run a healthcare organization, you probably have someone on staff who acts as your security compliance officer. However, is it their primary job or area of expertise? Having a knowledgeable and experienced security compliance officer or resource is very important since the consequences of violating privacy regulations can be quite […]

In this article, we’ll be going over the top seven ways to protect yourself and your business from email phishing attempts. But first, what is phishing?