DIY Security Systems Explained (SimpliSafe, Ring, Nest)

October 1, 2021 by Tom Bull

One of the hot markets in smart home electronics is DIY security systems. Platforms like SimpliSafe, Nest, and Ring allow consumers to set up their own home monitoring system without going through an extensive installation. [Read more…]

Need a New PC or Appliance? It Might Be a While Due to the Global Chip Shortage

September 29, 2021 by Tom Bull

We’ve become a society that’s used to getting products two days from when we press “order” in an online shopping cart. When we need a new computer or Wi-Fi router, we can expect to be booting it up in a matter of hours. [Read more…]

Ransomware Still a Thing…Prevent, Protect, and Recover (Never Negotiate With Terrorists!)

September 22, 2021 by Tom Bull

Ransomware is running rampant. It’s been a successful money-maker, bringing in millions of dollars for state-sponsored hacking groups and large criminal underground organizations. Even smaller criminals have gotten in on the act trying their luck at several thousands of dollars from a hit on a small business. [Read more…]

How to Keep Your Facebook Account From Being Hijacked

September 15, 2021 by Tom Bull

Unfortunately, many of the spaces that we like on the internet can also be some of the most dangerous when it comes to our privacy. Social media sites like Facebook are one of these. [Read more…]

I Got an Email From My Friend With a Link to Click On, but They Never Sent It. How Can I Tell the Difference?

September 1, 2021 by Tom Bull

You’re going about your day and see an email come in from a friend. But when you read it, it’s a little strange. It might just say “Hey, You really need to see this video!” or something similarly cryptic that is out of the ordinary. But since it looks to be from your friend, you click the link, trusting the sender is who it states in the “From” line. [Read more…]

What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Protection and Antivirus Software?

August 25, 2021 by Tom Bull

When you’re looking at different types of cybersecurity protection for your Fair Haven business, it’s easy to get confused between antivirus and endpoint protection. [Read more…]

What’s the Dark Web and Why Do I Care?

August 18, 2021 by Tom Bull

The term “Dark Web” is usually associated with a photo of a menacing-looking shadowed figure in front of the glow of a computer screen. It’s easy to infer that the Dark Web is something bad, but what does that really mean? And is it something you should be concerned about? [Read more…]