Encouraging staff to work from home is extremely vital in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. By minimizing social interactions and contact risks, you can reduce the spread of the virus. But be warned. Transitioning from a fully managed business environment to a home office can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks and online scams.
At the office, everything employees need to get work done is provided by the company. They have their PCs, standard keyboards, mice, and perhaps headsets if they do lots of calls. However, circumstances like community quarantines during viral outbreaks may force you to have staff work from their homes.
In this time of uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, communication is more important than ever. Organizations in all sectors are struggling to stay connected with their remote workforces, as well as clients and partners who need assistance.
Despite the advanced notice that Microsoft was to end its extended support for Windows 7 operating system (OS) on January 14, 2020, many businesses still choose to stick with it. Their reasons for doing so can range from the practical (no money to upgrade the computer to run a newer OS) to the potentially dangerous (“it’s working okay, so why should I change it?”)
It’s easy to procrastinate if things are working as they always have, but the reality is that businesses around the world began to see and experience unexpected, and sometimes unexplained, effects of the end of support on their Windows 7 machines.
...may not be what you think it is. If you’re wondering whether you guessed right or wrong, then read on. Let’s explore how ransomware — a type of malware that encrypts data and essentially locks victims out of their own files or systems until they pay a ransom — devastates its victims.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads to more nations worldwide, millions of businesses turn to the internet as their employees are forced to work from home. Is the World Wide Web ready for the sudden increase in demand for cloud-based services?
Even before the pandemic, many companies were already turning to online productivity and collaboration tools for their business.
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting individuals and businesses worldwide. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the private and public sectors are exerting great efforts to cope with present and future challenges. This includes leveraging technology resources.
Large enterprises can afford to have IT departments that cater to the tech requirements of every staff member. However, most Toronto-based small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don't have that luxury. Some can’t even justify hiring just one full-time IT support specialist.
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing employees to work from home, you and your staff can take advantage of Microsoft Teams to stay productive. Microsoft recently enhanced this already powerful tool’s capabilities, making it easier for more people to take advantage of its advanced features.
Many people use auto-fill passwords for their convenience. What you might not know is that hackers and advertisers can use them to get access to websites and other applications and gather sensitive information. Learn more about the risks of using autocomplete passwords.
