In July 2022, several security companies found that malicious actors were impersonating them to send out emails with the intent to trick users. While the exact results of this campaign aren’t known, it’s a good opportunity to learn from scammers’ tricks to protect yourself in the future. Let’s look at
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you probably use FaceTime to keep up with friends and coworkers via video calls. But did you know that since iOS 15 released in late 2021, it’s now possible to FaceTime with users on Android and other platforms, meaning FaceTime is no
Hopefully, apps don’t freeze on your computer frequently. But when an app stops responding, it’s important to know how to force it to close. And if you have to do so regularly, there are other ways to force-close apps more efficiently. Let’s look over the best ways to force-close apps
A nasty Windows exploit popped up in June 2022 that allowed remote attackers to take over your computer with little input needed from your end. While this has since been patched by Microsoft, it’s worth going over to see how this worked and what we can learn from it for
Everyone with an Apple account gets 5GB of free iCloud storage to use for backups, photo storage, and more. Apple has always offered paid plans if you need more storage, but in 2021, the company rebranded its iCloud subscriptions to iCloud+ and reworked what it includes. Since iCloud+ includes a
While changing your computer wallpaper isn’t an essential productivity trick, it is worth refreshing your desktop background every once in a while. Setting a new wallpaper can be a great way to stay motivated or make your computer feel more welcoming. While personal photos make for good wallpapers, there are
Many people have doubts about cloud-connected infrastructure, but it can save your company time and money in many scenarios. Combined with reliable IT support, cloud devices can reduce response time and risk of attack. Let’s take a look at a recent example and see what we can learn from it.
When you try to install software or make certain changes on your computer, you might see a window like this: This is from the UAC (User Account Control) feature on Windows. Let’s take a look at what UAC is and why it’s important to keep enabled. What Is UAC? UAC
Houk Consulting clients receive a report at the start of each month that details crucial information about your IT infrastructure. We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently revamped these reports to make them even better for you. In addition to a cleaner visual look, the new reports from N-Central have
Digital security is paramount for both businesses and individuals. Today we have more personal information online than ever, with increasingly dangerous digital threats popping up all the time. If you want to fortify your digital security, we have several tips to help you. Put these nine pieces of advice into
You’re probably aware of credit card skimming, when attackers modify a physical card scanner to steal the details of anyone who uses it. But did you know that online card skimming is a threat too? Recently, a particular type of this attack, titled Magecart, has become much more prevalent. Let’s
We’ve written before about how important security is in today’s online world, like how password security is not optional and some browser dangers to know about. But there are a lot of potentially confusing terms that float around. Let’s define some of the most common and important security terms everyone
You’ve probably heard the term “encryption” used a lot recently, even on the evening news. While you may think encryption is only something that tech experts use, you actually use it yourself every day. Let’s look at what encryption actually is, what it does, and why it’s important. What Is
If you use Google Chrome, you might notice a small but significant change soon. The browser is now starting to mark certain websites as Not Secure, while you’ll no longer see a Secure message on other sites soon. Why is Chrome doing this, and what does it mean for you?
With the many threats facing businesses today, one layer of security simply isn’t enough. Because of this, your IT department uses various tools to protect your network and its machines from attack. One new layer that we’re excited to offer is DNSFilter. Let’s look at this tool and see how
Most people know that relations between Russia and the USA aren’t too friendly right now. But in a report that’s the first of its kind, in mid-April 2018 the US and UK governments issued warnings about Russian state-sponsored hacking of network devices. While they’ve targeted the equipment of many governments