Convenience over security is a battle we fight every day. As a minimum, you should have a lock code for your smartphone. Configuring a lock code will encrypt your iPhone or Android device. However, using a PIN doesn’t really protect
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Your IT Consultant, published by Sensei Enterprises, Inc., focuses on topics related to managed information technology, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. The blog covers practical issues such as network security, incident response, cyber insurance, data preservation, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on legal practice and cybersecurity. It also discusses tools and software relevant to IT and cybersecurity professionals, including browser security and document management features. The content is aimed at helping law firms and businesses understand and manage their technology and cybersecurity risks effectively.
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NSA Guidance for Securely Working from Home
By John Simek
The pandemic has certainly changed the way we work. Hybrid working arrangements are here to stay. That means we need to up our cybersecurity posture and be much more vigilant about protecting our home and businesses. Malwarebytes has a post…
Bulk Uninstall Multiple Windows Apps
By John Simek
The majority of Windows users know how to uninstall applications by using the Control Panel. Once Control Panel is launched, just navigate to the uninstall program option. There are several ways to get there. Selecting Programs -> Programs and Features…
Google Maps Features to Try
By John Simek
It is hard to imagine seeing anyone use a physical map these days. We can’t remember phone numbers (they are stored in our phone contacts) or how to read a map. We get to our destinations using directions from our…
Twitter Users Suffering 2FA Anxiety
By John Simek
By now, you’ve probably heard that the sky is falling. Not. Twitter announced it will disable SMS text two-factor authentication (2FA) for users that do not pay to be a Twitter Blue subscriber on March 20, 2023. Friday, Twitter supported…
Monster External Drive Capacity from Western Digital
By John Simek
Bigger is not necessarily better. The Verge reports that Western Digital announced new capacity for its My Book external drives. You can now get a 22TB and 44TB versions of external storage. That’s a lot of room for pictures, documents,…
Windows Patch Tuesday Drops 3 Zero-Day Fixes
By John Simek
Apple released patches for zero-day vulnerabilities yesterday and now it’s Microsoft’s turn. Naked Security reports that Patch Tuesday included fixes for 3 zero-day, 36 remote code execution and 75 common vulnerabilities and exposures. That’s over 100 fixes in a single…
New Zero Day Flaw – Patch Your Apple Device Now
By John Simek
If you are an Apple user, an update was dropped yesterday that fixes a zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Safari. The Hacker News reported that the fix relates to a bug in the WebKit engine that can lead…
Shrink PDF Files on Android
By John Simek
Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for documents to preserve formatting and provide a constant presentation across multiple platforms. One issue with PDFs is file size. Some PDF files can get rather large. This can be big…
Are You Ready for New Cyber Insurance Requirements
By John Simek
Cyberattacks are here to stay. Therefore, cyber insurance is an absolute necessity these days. As a result, cyber insurance carriers are getting deeper into your daily operations and want to know what you are doing to protect yourself. After all,…