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Mac security: Effective strategies against viruses and malware

Protecting Mac computers from viruses and malware is an important issue in today’s digital era. For a long time, Macs were considered largely resistant to such threats, but with the growing popularity of Apple products, the number of cyberattacks is also increasing. This article presents effective strategies for protecting Mac systems. These include the selection…

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Duo Authentication for Windows Logon and RDP

Duo authentication integrates with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems to add two-factor authentication to Remote Desktop and local logons. General Are there any issues installing Duo for Windows Logon on Active Directory domain controllers? There was an issue seen with Duo Authentication for Windows Logon and RDversion 4.1.0, on Active Directory domain controllers…

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What is a VPN?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure network that is created over a public network (the internet) by using encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and the information transmitted over it. A VPN allows users to securely access a private network and share data remotely…

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Facial Recognition: Convenience and Security vs Privacy

Technology, over the past few years, has grown by leaps and bounds. Much of that new tech is going directly toward our places of work and even within our mobile devices. This has certainly made many aspects of our lives much more convenient. Still, speak with anyone utilizing this tech, and they will often state that they are unsure of having their facial recognition information in company systems.

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Even Public, Visible Data on Your Website Can Benefit Hackers

The average person’s conception of hacking is very technology-focused. The stereotypical hacker sitting in a basement surrounded by screens full of terminal commands has embedded itself in our culture. However, this view of hacking isn’t entirely accurate. The vast majority of cyberattacks are focused on a much easier target than a computer: a human. It’s…

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Shadow Banning: Are You a Victim and What to do About it

Online censorship is becoming an increasingly pressing issue considering how active the largest tech companies have been in filtering certain points of view out of mainstream discussion on their platforms. In recent years, this practice has become quite overt, leading to many segments of society pushing back in these practices. In response, these platforms have…

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