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Scammers are creating new scams just for VoIP

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) makes business communications simple and inexpensive. Naturally, shrewd scammers have found a way to use VoIP as a means to carry out ‘vishing scams,’ a new type of phishing whereby fraudsters make phone calls, pose as a business or financial partner, and request private details. Understanding these scams well is… Continue reading Scammers are creating new scams just for VoIP

VoIP phishing: how scammers do it

Although many companies still use traditional phones, an increasing number rely on VoIP’s (Voice over Internet Protocol) multi-functionality, which allows employees to make voice calls, conduct video-conferences, and chat. Although many scammers send fraudulent emails to extort money or steal data from businesses, new ‘vishing’ campaigns are proving to be a more efficient way to… Continue reading VoIP phishing: how scammers do it

Microsoft adds new Office 365 apps for SMBs

Office 365 is the ideal productivity tool for small- and medium-sized businesses. It’s cost-effective and receives plenty of support and upgrades from Microsoft. During last month’s Inspire conference, they announced even more applications for Office 365 that you will love. Microsoft Connections Email marketing campaigns are a great way to build relationships with contacts and… Continue reading Microsoft adds new Office 365 apps for SMBs

Grow your business with new Office 365 apps

Microsoft never fails to announce exciting new features for their products. In an effort to improve support for small- and medium-sized businesses, they introduced a series of new apps and enhancements for Office 365 during the Inspire conference in July. Some of the most notable upgrades include: Microsoft Connections Email marketing campaigns are a great… Continue reading Grow your business with new Office 365 apps

Office 365 gets a slew of new upgrades

There’s a good reason why businesses like Office 365: It’s a feature-rich productivity suite that gets plenty of upgrades throughout the year. Last month, Microsoft announced four new upgrades that will make the cloud platform even more irresistible for small- and medium-sized businesses. Microsoft Connections Email marketing campaigns are a great way to build relationships… Continue reading Office 365 gets a slew of new upgrades

Enterprises features in Windows 10 update

In Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 business users can expect a better, more secure operating system. Since introducing new features to the OS in April, Microsoft is revising existing features and introducing new enhancements focused on collaboration, usability, and security. Take a look at the most noteworthy enhancements for business users. Files on-demand in… Continue reading Enterprises features in Windows 10 update

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: What’s new?

Microsoft is releasing the Fall Creators Update in September that promises an even better array of features. Windows 10 users can expect improvements to OneDrive file management, battery usage, ransomware protection, and more. We have rounded up some of the new and noteworthy features for business users. Files on-demand in OneDrive ‘OneDrive Files On-Demand’ solves… Continue reading Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: What’s new?

Useful business features in Windows 10

The Windows Fall Creators Update released in April introduced many useful and interesting features, including a decluttered Start menu, more control over Windows updates, and an enhanced Microsoft Edge browser. Five months later, Microsoft follows up on all those enhancements with a new set of features. Here’s everything business users should get excited about. Files… Continue reading Useful business features in Windows 10

It’s time to redefine the word “hacker”

What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who takes their findings to vendors to help them improve the quality of their products? There is more than one type of hacker, and understanding the difference is important. A complicated history Since all… Continue reading It’s time to redefine the word “hacker”

Are all hackers out to do harm? Not so fast

Newspaper headlines and Hollywood movies have influenced our understanding of computer hackers, but in the real world it’s not so simple. Some hackers are making tremendous contributions to the field of cyber security, it just depends on which hat they’re wearing that day. Take a few minutes to learn about white, black and gray hat… Continue reading Are all hackers out to do harm? Not so fast