This article originally appeared HERE on NPR.org on March 30, 2020. Large numbers of companies are rolling out mandatory work-from-home policies to help limit the risks posed by the coronavirus outbreak. But cybersecurity experts warn that those remote setups invite new hacking risks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently issued warnings of an uptick in […]
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 End-of-Life
The time has finally come . . . Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 are about to be obsolete! What does this mean for you and your business? According to Microsoft: “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support […]
You’re Only As Strong As Your Weakest Password
You’re Only As Strong As Your Weakest Password One of the most common help desk requests we deal with at Higher State is password resets and lockouts. Think about how many websites and apps you log into on a daily basis. And every time you forget a password or get locked out it takes time […]
7 Ways Your Employees Are Exposing Your Company to Phishing Scams
Nobody wants to fall prey to a phishing scam. There’s a good reason that such scams will continue, though: They are successful enough for cybercriminals to make massive profits. Phishing scams have been around practically since the inception of the Internet, and they will not go away any time soon. Fortunately, there are ways to […]
6 Tips for Troubleshooting Your IT Set Up After an Office Move
You’ve moved and the Internet is slower than molasses! Now, what do you do? Once move logistics start rolling, it is easy to underestimate the timing and coordination required between technical set-up needs and building and provider technologies (access, speed, integration, etc.). Before you assume the fetal position and whine softly in a corner during […]