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Is your business safe from the inside? The rise of the rogue tech expert

Most owners worry about hackers halfway across the world. However, the most dangerous person might be sitting right next to you. Insider threats have evolved beyond accidental data leaks. We are now seeing trained IT staff actively working with cybercriminals for profit. There’s nothing that firewalls can do when the attacker already holds the key… Continue reading Is your business safe from the inside? The rise of the rogue tech expert

Beyond hackers: Why your most trusted employee might be your biggest risk

We give our IT teams the keys to the kingdom to keep operations running. Yet, that access creates a massive blind spot. Recent trends show disgruntled tech workers bypassing the very security measures they helped build. Trust is necessary for business, but blind faith in your technical staff leaves your company wide open to attack.… Continue reading Beyond hackers: Why your most trusted employee might be your biggest risk

The new cyberthreat: What happens when your IT pro betrays you?

Picture the person you call when your email breaks. You likely trust them with every password you own. But what if that person used their skills against you? Security threats are no longer limited to clumsy employees clicking bad links. Now, they include skilled professionals intentionally opening doors for criminals. Technical expertise does not always… Continue reading The new cyberthreat: What happens when your IT pro betrays you?

Enhance productivity with these simple Android messaging tips

Android’s messaging experience can feel inconsistent, especially when managing multiple conversations. This guide outlines 10 practical tips to help you personalize, organize, and streamline your messaging workflow using tools already available on your Android device. Custom notifications for important contacts Assigning unique notification sounds and icons to key contacts helps distinguish critical messages. To enable… Continue reading Enhance productivity with these simple Android messaging tips

10 Android messaging tricks to increase communications efficiency

Android Messages has evolved into a capable platform with tools that go beyond simple texting. From customizing notifications to scheduling messages and managing clutter automatically, this article highlights 10 built-in features that can significantly improve your messaging experience. Custom notifications for important contacts Assigning unique notification sounds and icons to key contacts helps distinguish critical… Continue reading 10 Android messaging tricks to increase communications efficiency

Smarter messaging: Practical features in Android you should be using

Effective communication is essential, whether you’re managing personal conversations or coordinating with colleagues. Android offers several understated but powerful messaging features designed to simplify how messages are sent, sorted, and retrieved. Custom notifications for important contacts Assigning unique notification sounds and icons to key contacts helps distinguish critical messages. To enable this, open a conversation,… Continue reading Smarter messaging: Practical features in Android you should be using

What Apple’s Background Security Improvements mean for iPhone and Mac users

With cyberthreats evolving faster than traditional update cycles, Apple has retired its Rapid Security Response in favor of a more granular approach: Background Security Improvements. This shift aims to minimize the attack surface by automatically and silently patching vulnerable components such as WebKit, keeping devices fortified without user intervention. Background Security Improvements: A new layer… Continue reading What Apple’s Background Security Improvements mean for iPhone and Mac users

Apple rolls out Background Security Improvements on iPhone and Mac devices

Gone are the days of waiting for a full OS update to address urgent vulnerabilities. With Background Security Improvements, Apple devices can now automatically and discreetly remain protected in real time, redefining what it means to stay secure in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape. Background Security Improvements: A new layer of invisible protection from Apple Cybersecurity… Continue reading Apple rolls out Background Security Improvements on iPhone and Mac devices

How Apple’s Background Security Improvements better protect iPhone and Mac users

Keeping up with digital threats means staying one step ahead, and Apple is doing just that. The latest updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS introduce Background Security Improvements, which is a smarter, faster way to install critical fixes in the background without requiring your input. This innovation enhances security for users and businesses alike without… Continue reading How Apple’s Background Security Improvements better protect iPhone and Mac users

From cost-saving to game-changing: AI’s new role in business telephony

Businesses that once adopted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to save money and improve call quality are now tapping into something even more powerful: artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being woven into communication systems to not just support calls, but to understand, adapt, and learn from them, making conversations smarter and customer service more seamless.… Continue reading From cost-saving to game-changing: AI’s new role in business telephony