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Android Security Tips for 2022
Even if you are not interested in topics related to information technology, there is a good chance that you have heard about Windows being the most popular operating system for desktop computers. While the market share Microsoft commands on the desktop is quite impressive, it actually pales in comparison to the global market share of…
Read MoreKeep Your Smartphone Secure With These Measures
There is no question that the arrival and consistent progress of mobile technology has greatly elevated our ability to conduct business. From a productivity and operational point of view, taking full advantage of mobile technology makes perfect sense, but this effort can backfire if mobile security risks and threats are not properly addressed. When you…
Read MoreHow to Increase Smartphone Security
The state of mobile security around the world is a popular topic of conversation among SynchroNet technicians. We get to meet many clients who are not aware of the multiple threats and risks they can bring into their businesses and personal lives just by using their smartphones in unsecure manners. Just about all of us…
Read MorePen Tests-Diagnosing Security Concerns
Pen tests, also known as penetration testing, are a set of procedures that can diagnose potential security concerns within a company. A pen test usually involves ethical hackers trying whatever possible means they can think of in order to break into a company’s computers. This isn’t a malicious attack though. Instead, it’s an attempt to…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Firewall and WiFi Security
The firewall and WiFi router used to support a business data network are two elements of cyber security that are often taken for granted. In many do-it-yourself network installations, firewalls and routers are left with their default factory configurations, which invariably feature credentials for administrative access. These default settings are irresistible to hackers because they…
Read MoreUnderstanding Malware Detection and Prevention
There was a time when cyber security for personal computers and workstations was mostly limited to installing a firewall along with a reliable and up-to-date antivirus application. This kind of approach, which is based on prevention, is largely insufficient nowadays. The cyber threat environment these days has become far too sophisticated for the firewall and…
Read MoreThese Technologies Hold The Key To Growing Your Business
After a roller coaster of a ride in 2020 and into 2021, businesses just like yours are looking to the future. Their eyes aren’t just on recovery. Many businesses are eager to make up for lost time, and they want to bring new customers into the fold. There are countless growth strategies out there, but…
Read More5 Essential IT Services You Should Get From an MSP
Outsourcing IT is becoming a more popular option than ever to help businesses that need affordable and effective IT solutions. But many businesses find that their outsourced IT does not give them the results they want. This leaves them wondering why they are paying for IT services at all. Too often businesses wait for their…
Read MoreNew Approaches to Malware Protection
Protecting your IT system against Malware is one of the most important parts of any data management plan. These troublesome programs are always updating and finding new ways to cause trouble in people’s systems. Luckily, as the attacks have evolved so have our strategies to fight them off. Following the updates in malware protection and…
Read MoreHacking the Internet of Things: What Does Your Toaster Know About You … and Who Does It Tell?
You may have heard of the Internet of Things, or seen the IoT acronym and wondered what it means… especially now that hacking may be part of the equation. The IoT refers to “smart” devices (having sensors or CPUs) that are also connected to other devices so they can share information or execute commands via…
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