Many cash-strapped smaller businesses see innovative technology as an unnecessary expense. They may think the hardware and software they do business with still get the job done. Plus, some employees do not want to spend the time learning new processes that upgraded software will need. According to a recent Microsoft survey, 90% of respondents said…
Are your employees using company computers for work? It is common for workers to send personal emails, visit social media websites, and watch YouTube videos on paid company time. According to Top Ten Reviews’ 2014 Employee Monitoring Software Comparisons & Reviews, 1/3 of workers waste two hours a week online. Companies have the legal right to…
Many people browse the internet at work to research a certain topic, make transactions, use social media, and much more. To enhance the website experience, programmers add features, such as videos, slideshow animations, sign-up forms, and search boxes. Adding a feature to a website lowers the browsing security for the visitor by adding a security…
More people are using PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and video game systems to connect to the internet. Each device assigns an IP address to send packets of data to other computers on the internet. This process is a virtual version of someone addressing a letter to send through snail mail. The usual way to format…
Whenever a new form of technology breaks through, there is a new opportunity for cybercriminals to use hacker tricks to take advantage of their users. Every day, millions of devious cybercriminals look for different methods for exploiting security vulnerabilities in a business network. This allows them to steal data, extort money from victims, send spam,…
Many workers are aware of their right to receive fair pay. The Department of Labor usually provides the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) promotional items to employers. Some workers start overtime lawsuits because they may feel their old job owes them extra pay after they end their employment. According to ADP, out of all state…
As the technology landscape becomes more complex, cybercriminals will continue to develop software searches for vulnerabilities in any business network. Once the criminals find security breaches, they can use your network to steal information, exploit targets for money, distribute spam to other networks, and promote their agenda. If you think your business is too small…
In the early 2000s, accounting scandals turned the financial world upside down. Corporations, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco hid large debts, inflated their assets, diverted earnings, and manipulated stock prices. These events resulted in bankruptcy filings and class action lawsuits for the companies, charges against top executives, loss of earnings for investors, and lost…
In the blog, Cloud Applications for Businesses, we mentioned that many employees are now working away from their offices on laptops, smartphones, and tablets. They need to make decisions in real-time to improve response times, business processes, and productivity. To make this situation a reality, companies had to move data to the cloud and allow employees…
If your business operates on Windows computers, be on the lookout. Cybercriminals created malicious computer software, called CryptoLocker, which attacks your computer, encrypts your data, and then demands you pay a ransom. Afterward, you have 72 hours to pay the ransom of at least $200 in bitcoins. If you do not pay the ransom on…