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August 30, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks. A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials. Or wish to launch a ransomware attack for a payout. Or possibly plant spyware to steal sensitive info. Sending a […]

August 22, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It’s because of all your digital footprints. […]

August 22, 2022
By Captains Blog
Microsoft

Microsoft Productivity Score Overview

Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices? These are questions that managers often ask themselves. If they’re looking at the wrong things, it can get in the way of […]

August 22, 2022
By Captains Blog
Apple Inc, Technology

Don’t dawdle with latest iPhone update. Here’s why and how

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple regularly issues updates to the software powering the iPhone, and sometimes it’s OK to dawdle when it comes to installing them. But that’s not the case with its latest — an upgrade that Apple released Wednesday to close a security hole that could allow hackers to seize control of iPhones and several […]

August 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cloud

Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized

Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document. Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of worldwide corporate data stored in the cloud doubled. It went from 30% to 60%. A […]

August 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
IT Management

6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. But this way of thinking can cause issues for small and mid-sized business owners. Employees aren’t mind readers. Things that you […]

August 18, 2022
By Captains Blog
IT Management

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer

One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still run fine on your systems that doesn’t mean that it’s okay […]

August 18, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more launch via a phishing email. Why has phishing remained such a large […]

August 16, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?

You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about it. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a phishing link. You wonder why you seem to need to train on the same information […]

August 16, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network

The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially over the last decade. A typical home now has 10.37 devices connected to the internet. PCs and mobile devices make up a little over half of those and the rest are IoT devices. IoT stands for Internet of Things. It means any other type […]

Captains Blog

You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

Microsoft Productivity Score Overview

Don’t dawdle with latest iPhone update. Here’s why and how

Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized

6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer

How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?

Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network

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