In today’s digital age, it’s essential for individuals and organizations to secure their online credentials. One of the most popular tools used for this purpose is LastPass, a password management software. However, in recent years, LastPass has faced significant security concerns that have raised questions about its ability to protect users’ sensitive information. In 2015, […]
Today, after leaving a meeting, one of my junior analysts said “I guess we need to lower the threshold for declaring an incident.” Intrigued, I asked what brought him to that conclusion. He said “well, our incident response plan says that we organize the team if more than ten computers are affected, but you just […]
Symmetry Series Folio for iPad Mini 4 Company: OtterBox Price: $59.95 I recently had the opportunity to evaluate and review the Symmetry Series Folio for iPad Mini 4 from OtterBox. This is a protective, wrap-around folio style case. In keeping with their reputation, the case is not one of the slimmest you can get, but […]
Here we are at the 10th and final step to survive a ransomware attack. If you’ve been following along, you’ve already done (or at least thought about) a lot! Hopefully you’ve dropped your administrative rights over your system, as this is a really simple thing to do, costs almost nothing, and quickly enhances your system’s […]
Note:this step takes some effort, and you do not want to tackle it yourself without the help of a competent IT person. That said, it is a very,very effective way to stop ransomware and other malware dead in its tracks. By default, computers are “general purpose devices.” This means that, even if you purchased a new […]
Never have I encountered a new client where the business owner approached me and said “I think my staff doesn’t know how to use our information systems.” With few exceptions, it’s just assumed that everyone knows how to use a computer, and that’s all that’s required to get the job done. Let alone questions about […]
Mini Bluetooth Keyboard Price: $39.99 Company: Kanex I recently had the opportunity to review the Kanex Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand Cover, and I have to say that I was impressed. Inside the box are the keyboard itself, a magnetic cover (which doubles as a stand for your tablet or phone), and a USB charging […]
If your luck is anything like mine, you’ll find out that your backups are inadequate shortly before you really need it. Fortunately, I learned this lesson early on, when I was in college, and all I lost was a database I’d made of all of my comic books. While it didn’t cost me any business, […]
10 Critical Steps to Survive a Ransomware Attack, Step 6: Restrict Access to File Shares (aka “Silo Your Data”) Most small firms we work with have a single file repository on their network, and every staff member has full access to it, and all of its contents. This means that anyone, from the CEO all […]
First off, if you did not request it, don’t open it. In the last two months, we’ve worked with three Vice President and higher executives who said exactly this: “I received an attachment from someone I didn’t know, and I wanted to see what it was.” Curiosity killed the cat… and the VP’s computer. The […]