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Is Your Phone Spying On You?
Have you ever been on your phone, searched for something online and then a few hours later an advertisement for the exact thing you were
How To Pick the Perfect Internet Browser – 2019 Edition
I’m the type of person that is constantly jumping from browser to browser. One minute I’m using Chrome, the next Firefox, and then I wind
Today is World Password Day!
How Strong Are Your Passwords?
In honor of World Password Day, we had our IT Technician, Zach, come up with a list of four simple tips to create the best
Support for Windows 7 is Ending January 2020!
You may have heard by now, but Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. After January 14, 2020, Windows will
Dangerous Office Attachments Bypassing Email Security
As always, you must be suspicious of all email attachments, because attackers are finding new ways to get around email security filters. The latest attack
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Watch out for Tech Support Scams
Nowadays, you should be on high alert whenever you’re browsing the web. The cyber scammers are counting on you to have an average (or below-average)
Look Out for Malicious Files on Legitimate File Sharing Services
The bad guys have come up with another way to trick you! Now, they’re using services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and other file hosting sites
Introducing Savin’s New Intelligent Devices
Introducing Savin’s new range of Intelligent Devices: The smart choice for a forward- thinking business. With Savin’s new intelligent devices, simply add software solutions, applications
Report Use and Reduce Cost with PaperCut
Are you looking for a more efficient way to control costs and stop wasting paper on your Savin copier? With PaperCut, you can easily create
Stop Reusing Old Passwords!
If you’re using the same password for multiple accounts, you’re making yourself vulnerable! If the bad guys have your credentials for one site, they can
Savin Copiers Make a Great Fit in the Classroom
With a wide array of software and hardware options, Savin copiers are a seamless fit in any classroom or university. Both teachers and students can
Dangerous Netflix Scam is Back
The bad guys are back to their old tricks with Netflix again. They are sending out email messages asking users to update their billing information
Watch Out For Cyber Monday Scams!
It may be the start of the Holiday Season but don’t think that means the bad guys are on vacation! Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Vacation Booking Scams
If you’re planning any trips or vacations for the holidays, be careful of scams trying to take your money and information. For starters, is that dirt
Be on the Lookout for Fortnite & League of Legends Phishing Attacks
Game over! The bad guys are now targeting Fortnite and League Of Legends players. They are offering “free” v-bucks, a digital currency purchased with real
Piggybacking – Courtesy that could cost you
To kids, piggybacking is when someone jumps on your back and you carry them around for a while. In the business world, piggybacking is when
Keep Your Personally Identifiable Information Secure
What is sensitive information? Sensitive information is privileged information which – if compromised through alteration, corruption, loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure – could cause serious
What is HTTPS?
If you have ever signed in to a website such as Facebook or Amazon, you will notice that on the login page, the URL will
Don’t Fall for Viral Facebook Messages
Don’t be fooled! The bad guys are on social media and you need to be alert. Their latest trick involves misinformation and panic. It all
Beware of Vishing Attacks
Cybercriminals not only use the internet and email to gain access to sensitive information, they use telephones to their unlawful advantage. Vishing is the term
Email Impersonation Attacks are on the Rise
Stay alert! The bad guys are now using Email Impersonation Attacks like CEO fraud and Business Email Compromise attacks more than ever. These attacks take
Reasons to Use PaperCut on your Savin Copier
PaperCut is a print management software that allows for monitoring and tracking of print jobs, ‘bring your own device printing’ and custom job management. PaperCut
The Benefits of a VPN
Using free public WiFi at a coffee shop or airport hot spot is great for convenience, but bad for security – which is why you
Company Size Doesn’t Matter
Think hackers are only trying to target large corporations for their cyberattacks? Think again! If you are an employee of a small to medium size
Phishing Attack Uses GDPR As Bait
There is yet another email scam you need to watch out for. New European data privacy regulation is going into effect on May 25th. It’s
Phish or Spam? No, it’s not what’s for dinner!
Phish or Spam? No, it’s not what’s for dinner! However, it could be a question you struggle with when deciding what types of email to
World’s Largest Phishing Botnet Grows Evasive
Preferred Business Systems Scam of the Week: World’s Largest Phishing Botnet Grows Evasive There is a new email scam you need to watch out for.
Hovering Over Links
How can you tell if an email is safe? Even if you catch red flags in an email, such as typos or poor grammar, an
Cryptocurrency Scams
Preferred Business Systems Scam of the Week: Cryptocurrency Scams, More Than a “Bit” Unsettling Many people are aware of the growing popularity of cryptocurrency. If
Bad Guys Go Nuclear
Heads-up. You think it couldn’t get any worse, but some bad guys have sunk to a new low. They are now exploiting recent active shooter
Cyber Threat Alert From PBS
A new malware campaign is targeting Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers to steal credentials and other sensitive data, according to researchers at Proofpoint. Dubbed
Watch Out For Gmail Confidential Emails
The bad guys have a new way to phish users, and you need to be on alert for this one! Gmail now allows a different
Social Media Social Engineering
Social media offers cybercriminals ample opportunities to social engineer or manipulate people to their nefarious advantage. Many do not consider how much personal information is
Social Engineering Red Flags #5: Email Body
The prevalence of phishing scams is at an all-time high. Because you are the key to preventing a cyberattack within your organization, it is important
Scam Of The Week: Apple Phishing And Smishing
The bad guys love to spoof companies that we’re all familiar with. If you’re an Apple customer, you know they send emails on a regular