When cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike released an automatic update to its vulnerability scanner Falcon Sensor on July 19, 2024, the last thing it expected was to bring major industries worldwide to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, a logic error within the update caused the Windows operating system within millions of devices to stop working, giving users the…
Criminals continue to find ways to launch attacks using legitimate cloud platforms and services, and the latest tool to fall victim to bad actors is Microsoft Sway. Hackers are using the product to deliver malicious payloads to users via QR codes, tricking users into revealing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. QR code phishing, or “quishing,”…
Companies regularly merge businesses to reap the benefits they can offer one another. As a business owner, you’re likely no stranger to this, and neither is Microsoft since they’ve recently formed a partnership with Lumen Technologies. Microsoft partnered with Lumen to meet the ever-growing demand for its data centers, and businesses like yours will reap…
Your business is likely as successful as the number of people you reach online via SERP results and advertisements. However, getting customers to purchase or schedule services more than once can count even more. That means you should encourage each patron to become a regular, and the best way to do so starts with incorporating…
While much of the discussion of digital payment systems focuses on consumer benefits, the technology also offers many advantages to businesses. From providing greater convenience to your customers with cashless transactions via mobile payments or tap-to-pay options to more cost-effective and instantaneous global payments, embracing digital payments supports your business’s efficiency and growth potential. An…
Business owners worldwide depend on search engines to quickly get them the resources and answers they need. Google does a good job of delivering search results. Still, if you’ve got a complex or unusual query, this search engine behemoth sometimes drops the ball. If you want faster, more reliable results, you should try OpenAI’s new…
How many times have you had your hands full and asked Siri, Alexa, your Google Assistant, or another AI to take certain actions for you (or at least remind you to do them later)? Not only do they add hands-off convenience, but they also speed up certain processes like setting reminders and timers. Voice technology…
One challenge for businesses today is finding ways to remain ahead of the competition while managing ever-increasing costs. Improving efficiency is one effective strategy for addressing these obstacles, and that often means embracing innovative new technology. Among the most transformative developments in recent years is the growth of blockchain-powered smart contracts, which save time and…
It may be hard to imagine now, but it wasn’t long ago that video calling was something we only saw in futuristic science fiction movies. Today, seeing someone on the phone or computer screen during a conference call or daily check-in is a normal part of your workday. Thanks to a revamped UI and new…
One of the most common cybersecurity tips for any business is to keep your antivirus protection updated. However, if you are the target of a new and dangerous form of malware, that might not be enough. Sophos security researchers recently revealed that cybercriminals are using a new malware capable of turning off antivirus protection called…