As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft will no longer support Office 2013. This means there will no longer be security updates for this version of the Office software. Continuing to use Office 2013 risks exposing your company to security risks or compliance violations. It's...
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Outlook’s New Layout: How to Move the Navigation Bar Back to the Bottom from the Left
You may have noticed the new layout in the Outlook desktop app with the icons on the left instead of the bottom: Perhaps you prefer the old layout: If so, here's how to change it back. First, click File, Options: ...
From Infosec : Addressing Russian Cyberaecurity Threats
From Infosec, here's a video with some common sense advice on dealing with possible cyber attacks: Infosec : Addressing Russian Cyber Security Threats
Why Training Your Employees to Recognize Cyber-Security Threats Is More Important Than Ever
Recently, every user at a customer of ours received an email like the one below. (Names have been changed.) Hi, Jane Kindly send me a mobile number I can reach you on.Regards, Susan S. Doe Executive Director at [Jane's Employer] Of course, this...
BEWARE: Apple Maps Registration is NOT Affiliated with Apple!!
If you receive an email soliciting registration for Apple Maps, know that the company sending this email has nothing to do with Apple. It’s a scam to get you to pay for something you can do yourself (or have an intern do) – register your business with Apple Maps. The...
How to Avoid Ransomware
Our partner Keeper Security has published this article on avoiding ransomware. Below, we summarize the main points and discuss how we can help you take these steps. Perform regular system backups in case data is damaged by ransomware or other disaster. We offer full...
Women’s Rights Information Center Spring Dinner Fundraiser
Our friends at Women's Rights Information Center are having their annual Spring Dinner Fundraiser on May 24th in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Learn more about how you can support this great organization with sponsorship opportunities and event tickets.
From Computer World: You Can’t Keep Quiet When You’re Hacked Anymore
If your business is in one of 16 critical infrastructure sectors, a new law will require that you advise the government if you've been successfully attacked. You must report hacks within 72 hours of the discovery of an incident, and 24 hours if you make a ransomware...
A Surprising Save Thanks to Backup for Microsoft 365
I use the Notes feature of Microsoft 365 in Outlook all the time. I love how easy it is to throw large amounts of ideas and information into a note on the fly, to be dealt with later. I don't have to remember a file path to where I'm saving, or even choose a specific...
Ransomware Attacks Reached All-Time High at End of 2020
From our friends at Rue Insurance: "Ransomware attacks spiked in 2020 as the chaos of COVID-19, combined with the transition to remote work, provided an abundance of opportunities for cybercriminals." Business interruption losses arising from these attacks were...