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Keep an Eye Out for the Hallmarks of Malware

Keep an Eye Out for the Hallmarks of Malware

Malware is everywhere on the Internet and you don’t want it. From spyware and adware to ransomware there is never anything good that comes from this malicious code. Today, we will outline a few ways you can tell that your computer, workstation, or mobile device has some form of malware on it.

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What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?

What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?

Sorry for the loaded title. There’s a lot to talk about, even for those of you who don’t use or even know what Telegram is.

We’ll try to sum this up, because we think there is a lot to say about security and the nature of technology in this, and like all things these days, there’s some odd rabble-rousing about this whole series of events. Who’s up for a wild ride?

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Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Businesses

Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Businesses

Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Managed IT Services and IT Solutions—Drive Your Business Forward!

Many Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses have been turning to outsourcing IT services to providers like Datalyst. This offers access to expert tech support, advanced IT solutions, and can even lead to cost savings.

Let’s dive into the benefits of outsourcing IT services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses. We'll explore how it can enhance operations, boost security, and support business growth.

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Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality

Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality

Google Lens lets you do some cool things with your mobile device, even if it sometimes feels a bit niche. Google Chrome also has functionality that allows you to use Google Lens to search for anything visible in the browser. For example, it can detect images and text, or still images captured from video, to return results.

Today, we want to highlight how you can use this neat functionality!

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Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers

Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers

Everyone is going to have a different opinion on remote work. Plenty of statistics show that it leads to happier, more productive workers. There is a rapidly growing number of professionals who will make career decisions based on whether or not they can work remotely. At the same time, some industry leaders are blaming lackluster product launches and poor company culture on remote and hybrid work. While more often than not, the negatives of remote work end up being situational or improperly framed, it’s also not a guarantee that hybrid or remote work always has immediate gains.

The shift to remote and hybrid work models has brought new cybersecurity challenges to the forefront as well.

As employees toggle between office and remote work, the risk landscape expands. Maintaining a secure environment is crucial. While we think remote work is here to stay for a large percentage of organizations, it’s important to understand and mitigate the risks that come with it. 

Let’s delve into best practices for hybrid work security.

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