There was an exploitation available in the Android version of TikTok that would have allowed hackers to effectively take and shut down a user’s account with one click. This bug was present in just the Android version of the app. Luckily, the issue was found and...
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Goodbye Basic Authentication, Hello Modern Authentication
Beginning on October 1, 2022, Microsoft is disabling the ability to connect to Microsoft services using legacy authentication protocols. Users are moving to modern authentication whether they want it or not. It is also up to the user to make the switch, and after...
If you use Windows 11, you may be at risk for data loss
Users of Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 with recent CPUs are at risk for data loss. Luckily, few users will be affected. The people who do need to worry are the ones who encrypt data regularly. To be at risk, users needed to have had one of the following hardware...
End-of-life for Sophos XG Firewall
If you depend on Sophos for your firewall, beware of the end-of-life date on August 17, 2022. On that day, Sophos firewall series XG 85, XG 105 and Sophos Firewall OS v17.5 reaches its end-of-life and will stop receiving security updates. If you are using these models...
Do Not Open: Phish Inside
There’s been a large increase in SMS-phishing (or short message service) in the past few years. If you receive a suspicious text, especially one with a link, do not open it. If you do get hacked, report it to your local law enforcement and inform your wireless...
Windows Server 2012 ends its ten-year reign
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will soon be ending its ten years of service. Its End-of-Life date is October 10, 2023. Why does this matter now? If you use Windows Server for your business, upgrading to a newer version of Windows Server, like Windows...
Welcome Sarah, Your New Best Friend
Highlight on our new team member Sarah, who will be interacting with many of our clients!
Top Tech Trends of 2022
Many companies worldwide are scaling up their technical infrastructure to keep up with growing technology trends and demand. To help facilitate this growth, many organizations are seeking the help of a managed services provider. In fact, according to Business Wire,...
Be careful what apps you install on your android phone
Researchers have discovered more malicious apps on the Google Play Store, including some that are designed to steal users' personal information. The researchers advise users to be cautious when downloading apps from the Google Play Store, and to only install apps...
Starlink initial testing results
This week I received delivery of a Starlink for RV’s system, and decided to evaluate if it would work reliably for attending meetings and working from the road. I set the system up and connected my laptop wifi to it, and attended several hours of meetings with video,...