Technology Unwrapped

(Updated June 2023)

The sole objective of any phishing email is to trick you into clicking a malicious link. If you aren't vigilant, phishing scams can be easy to fall for. It doesn't matter who you are, how much money you have, or what company you work for, you can be targeted and it's important to know how to protect yourself. Since Amazon and Uber are so well-known and widely used services, cybercriminals have often chosen them to impersonate. Their aim? To lull you into a false sense of security at receiving ...

Much like the shiny lures fishermen use to attract their prey, cybercriminals use email attachments or links to try to get you to click through to malicious content. Often using cheap scare tactics, phishing scams induce a quick, panicked response by making you feel like you have something to lose by not clicking on the link. However, the instant you click, you open yourself up to malware attacks that can cost you financially and reputationally, and it will definitely eat up time to reverse the ...

When you open up your web browser with the intent to search for something, it can be irritating to have your computer open a search engine you don't like or are not familiar with. Those who regularly search for information on the web usually have a preferred search engine. Below you will find some steps to take when your web browser default is not what you want it to be.

Hackers spend their days finding ways into your devices and accounts in order to obtain credit cards, passwords, social security numbers, and basically everything you wouldn’t want to share with a complete stranger. Also, you have unscrupulous hackers that are constantly attempting to trick you so that they can lock up your data and hold it hostage for a ransom. Having a plan in place BEFORE your information is stolen is the best way to outsmart a hacker. Read on to learn what you should be ...

OneNote provides users with a quick and efficient way to take notes, while still staying organized. Regardless of whether you want to write or type your notes, all is possible when using OneNote. Learn how to navigate the application and personalize it to what you need - while also staying organized and saving time!

Window’s Snipping tool offers users a quick and easy way to capture an image without having to take a screenshot of the entire screen. Users can decide which area, shape, and size they want to capture within seconds. This tool is useful for sending a clear image of something you want to share with others, or to keep for yourself.

Cyber criminals attack, on average, every 39 seconds, and 43% of cyber security attacks target small and midsized businesses. They snatch data or compromise records, hack into unsecured computer systems, pilfer money, and steal identities. They use phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, and numerous other tactics to obtain data and other resources. But surely not all of these cyber criminals can get away with their crimes, right? Read on to find out how cyber criminals are caught - ...

According to Inc.com, we spend more than $37 billion dollars every year on unproductive meetings. In fact, the majority of meetings are considered to be unproductive failures. Stop wasting your time, money, energy, and resources. Help your business by learning three causes of failed meetings and tips to increase productivity.

(Updated March 09, 2023)