Should Big Tech Be Reined In? A Perspective from an Arizona IT Services Company
It’s not a secret (well, not anymore) that the big tech companies have influence. These companies, that include Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, have been in the spotlight more and more as the argument of data privacy has gotten louder and louder. Public sentiment is starting to blow back on their business model–and since, Yahoo, […]
IT Security & Passwords: Can Apps Provide Secure Password Management?
Do you use different passwords on every account you’ve created? Are these passwords sufficiently complex? Chances are at some point you have used a repeating password. Remembering 35 different logins for 35 different applications is hard enough, so it’s not surprising that the majority of people will use the same password for many applications. Bad […]
Some Employees are More Hackable than Others
Sometimes the persistent habits of your employees can expose your organization to IT security risks. Though good habits make your employees efficient in their work, some habits can prove to be harmful. Hence, you need to spot these harmful trends early on to protect your business from employees that are more hackable. In this blog, […]
Hack of Capital One Exposes Information on 100,000 Customers
Capital One is one of the biggest credit card issuers in the world. On July 29th, 2019, Capital One confirmed that it is the victim of one of the largest data breaches in the history of the financial sector. A former software engineer of Amazon has been indicted on hacking charges. MyTek will give full […]
In Cybersecurity It’s Fool Me Once, Shame on Me
A successful business comes with numerous responsibilities. Most importantly, employees need to have an eye for detail. If they cannot identify cybersecurity risks at the earliest, it can negatively affect both the employees and the organization. Hence, it’s essential to understand how hacking can be prevented by making company-level changes, internally. Recent years have seen […]
How to Prevent Shadow IoT Risks for Your Business
The Internet of Things has drastically changed the business landscape in the last few years. Research suggests that in 2019, there will be around seven billion smart “IoT” devices. This count is expected to grow three times more by 2025. However, the more the number of interconnected devices, the more the chances of security risks. […]
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to Lose Support
SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008, two famous relational database management systems from Microsoft, stand to lose support on July 9, 2019. If your business uses any of these database management systems, it is time to think for an upgrade. Today, we’ll take a look at the uses of business software along with […]
Your Business Needs to Prioritize Network IT Security
No matter how small your business is, you are always under IT security threats. With a plethora of business data available on your network infrastructure, hackers have enough incentives to break into your systems and steal sensitive information. If your business is spread out across continents, the IT risk becomes even bigger. That’s why you […]
IT Solutions Firm MyTek Says Fix Any Bit of Data Leakage
How valuable is the data that you’ve collected during your time in business? What would it mean if it were to leak somewhere beyond your control? Today we’ll discuss ways to control your data leakage. Many organizations have a lot to lose through data leakage, where it makes its way out of your protected infrastructure […]
Security Alert: Over a Million Asus Laptops Hacked!
Do you own an Asus laptop? If yes, there are chances your system could be at risk. Recent reports suggest that the latest Asus laptops update was hacked and is infected with malware. Kaspersky, a leading Cyber Security firm, says that the affected computers stood in the range of thousands until Monday. But, Tuesday saw […]