Unless you have been living off the grid for the past year, you have heard of the massive increase in cybercrimes. One of the easiest ways for a hacker to get into your computer is by guessing your password. Think your password is secure? Are you aware that it takes less than 2 seconds to crack a simple 7-character password? Or that it takes only 13-hours to crack a simple 10-character password. But it takes a seasoned hacker over 10-centuries to hack a 12-character password that includes a space. So how do you keep your data as save as possible by creating a solid password?
on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 Posted in
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We now have new air, a pro, and a mini!
Last week, in Brooklyn, New York, Apple held its hardware event where they announced their Mac and iPad news. As always, Apple’s releases are exciting, and a few heavily requested updates were met! The announcements included a new and improved Mac Book Air, the return of the Mac Mini and an iPad Pro.
on Monday, 05 November 2018 Posted in
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Ransomware is another hot topic when it comes to Cyber-crimes. It is on the news (WannaCry, NotPetya), on the movies, and on security experts’ minds! What is ransomware and how does it infect computers. These topics are important ones if you strive to understand the safety and security of your business, data, and finances.
on Monday, 29 October 2018 Posted in
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Cybersecurity,
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If you are paying attention to the news at all right now, you have noticed the increase in cyber-attacks around the globe. Cyber-crimes are a hot topic and for a good reason. The threat is terrifying but understanding what is indeed happening is a challenge. Within cyber-crime reporting, keywords are being thrown around, and to understand the dangers, you must first understand a few of the basics. One of the topics you may have heard is port scans. First off, what is a port and why is a port scan a threat?
on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 Posted in
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Business Tips,
Data Security,
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The Antithesis to, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.”
October’s look at what Pendello President, Mike Jackson, is currently reading or listening to:
on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 Posted in
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Smart Homes. What are they and are they safe?
Smart Homes are defined as,
“a residence that has appliances, lighting, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, entertainment audio & video systems, security, and camera systems that are capable of communicating with one another and can be controlled remotely by a time schedule, from any room in the home, as well as remotely from any location in the world by phone or internet.”
on Monday, 08 October 2018 Posted in
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Technology
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Microsoft Ignite, the infamous Microsoft Conference which gathers over 30,000 attendees and announces incredible news. Ignite was held once again in Orlando, Florida and the report again did not disappoint. There was so much news that all press received a 27-page booklet detailing all announcements. Although all announcements were exciting in their own right, there were a few that really tickled our fancy, and we hope they get you jumping for joy as well.
on Monday, 01 October 2018 Posted in
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