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Internet Explorer (IE) has been a long-standing staple of the work computer. It is used to do everything from accessing internal tools, to casual web browsing during coffee breaks. And, while it was once good and handy, time has not been kind to the little ‘e’ — it has become a very big risk.
Read MoreSmart Dolphins was born at a time when people surfed the net through dial-up and email was considered new-age. Technology progressed and IT support became more complex than just answering the phone quickly and plug wiggling. In response, we developed our comprehensive managed services approach. Today, risks and opportunities continue to intensify and as a result,…
Read MoreMulti-factor authentication (MFA) is an additional layer of security that offers greater protection against hackers. MFA requires two different factors to verify a user. Login credentials are most commonly used in addition to accessing a passcode from another trusted device, like a mobile phone via SMS message. With MFA enabled, a hacker will be prevented…
Read MoreBeware of browser add-ons that offer all sorts of incentives including Mindspark Beware of Mindspark; just do not click on the product. Ever. We are receiving many inquiries about infections from Mindspark/MyWebSearch/Ask toolbars. It shouldn’t be an issue, however, the ad-injecting, or ad-redirecting toolbar continues to exist and is still not a good thing. Do not engage with this toolbar add-on or browser hijacker, as it is…
Read MoreAre you using a password manager at your small business? How many passwords do you have to access in your day-to-day work? Is there as many as 20 or how about up to 50? According to LastPass, a small business employee has an average of 85 passwords that they will have to use at some…
Read MoreWant to know if your login credentials have been breached? Check out Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com “Have I Been Pwned” is a specialized search engine which allows you to check your email address against known data breaches to tell you if you have been affected. If your credentials have been breached, change your passwords right…
Read MoreMany Vancouver Island business leaders are moving their email to Microsoft 365 but have not considered what they can do with their data and Microsoft 365 collaboration features after the move. And while most of these same businesses have some sort of instant messaging platform in place, they are not using Microsoft Teams to bring…
Read MoreDigital communication is becoming a bigger and bigger part of the working day. Most instructions, including everyday communication and in some cases, actual transactions are done with a one-line email message. Take a quick look at the two emails below. Both could be entirely legitimate requests but one is fake. From: President BobTo: AccountingSubject: Please…
Read MoreA train used to whistle down the tracks of what is now known as the Galloping Goose Trail. Despite trains feeling ancient, it was not that long ago that this relic of commerce was operating alive and well here. Now it seems e-bikes do the whistling. The world changes. Are Vancouver Island entrepreneurs prepared or…
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