Industry Articles from The Technology Depot

7 Ways To Maximize Workplace Productivity With Tech

December 26th, 2023 by admin

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In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we work, providing a plethora of tools and resources to help us accomplish more in less time. Maximizing workplace...

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Out With The Old: Debunking 5 Common Cybersecurity Myths To Get Ready For The New Year

December 19th, 2023 by admin

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In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the myths and misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity. If you want to be protected, you have...

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When Your Facebook Or Other Online Account Gets Hacked, Who’s Responsible For The Losses?

December 12th, 2023 by admin

Hacker in green wants to hack your accounts

Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling site via their account and removed the rightful owner as the...

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New And Urgent Bank Account Fraud Alert

December 5th, 2023 by admin

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The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency wallets. The cyber security and fraud detection company ThreatFabric has...

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10 Things Every Business Owner Should Know About Cyber Security

November 23rd, 2023 by admin

Things Every Business Owner Should Know About Cyber Security

Have you started business planning for 2024? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter strong and mapping out your plan to ramp things up in the new year. One area that small business owners often...

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The Danger Of Holiday Phishing Scams: How To Recognize And Avoid Them To Stay Safe This Holiday Season

November 16th, 2023 by admin

Phishing Scams

The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are the cybercriminals! While you’re making holiday gift lists, they’re plotting and scheming new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. Holiday phishing scams have become an all-too-common...

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The Technology Depot Would Like to Recognize our Senior Engineer Jeff Morrison, U.S. Navy Veteran

November 10th, 2023 by admin

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Jeff Morrison joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and spent his 21st birthday in boot camp. After boot camp, Jeff was stationed at NAS Miramar in San Diego, California (original home of the "Top Gun" U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School). Jeff was part of U.S....

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What Should Small Businesses Pay For IT Support And IT Services?

November 9th, 2023 by admin

IT Support And IT Services

One of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients calling our office is “What do you guys charge for your IT services?” While price certainly needs to be one consideration, it’s extremely important you make an informed decision and...

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May A Force Field Be With You

November 2nd, 2023 by admin

Cyber Scams

“That won’t happen to me” is something many business owners say when discussing cyber-scams and the need for adequate protections for their business, but these days it’s getting to be a really, really stupid statement that you definitely don’t want your...

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The Bad Bot Takeover Is Here

October 23rd, 2023 by admin

The Bad Bot Takeover

There is one extremely common threat to our security that nearly everyone has witnessed but hardly anyone talks about – bad bots. These silent attackers are often thought of as annoying spam accounts posting computer-generated comments online. They are...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Business

10 Tasks You Didn’t Know Your IT Team Could Do For You

October 16th, 2023 by admin

Tasks You Didn’t Know Your IT Team Could Do

When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always something else, another e-mail or task, nagging for your attention. If you want to be productive, and ultimately...

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How To Get Out Of Overwhelm And Manage Projects Brilliantly (While Saving Money On IT)

October 9th, 2023 by admin

How To Get Out Of Overwhelm And Manage Projects Brilliantly

It’s a special kind of relentless attack all business owners and managers face: the persistent, crazy, chaotic assault on your time and attention. No one is immune, and every business deals with it. Some leaders handle the constant pressure on their...

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Posted in: Business

Why Cyber Security Compliance Doesn’t Belong In The IT Department’s Hands

October 2nd, 2023 by admin

Cyber Security Compliance Doesn’t Belong In The IT Department

What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even your well-meaning (but overburdened) IT department? If you were exposed...

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7 Quick Fixes To Fix SLOW Home Wi-Fi

September 20th, 2023 by admin

Fix to slow down home Wi-Fi

Nothing is more aggravating than attempting to watch a video or use your PC when the Internet is operating slower than molasses flowing uphill in winter. For our clients, we have many solutions to make your Internet connection faster, more reliable...

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College-Age Kids Are A Prime Target For Cybercriminals – Make Sure Your Students Are Safe At School

September 15th, 2023 by admin

Safe Students

College has changed since many of us were students. Years ago, we’d be shuffling from class to class, holding a single notebook and a pencil for scribbling down notes. There wasn’t as big a risk of photos or data being stolen online. That’s no longer...

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Scammers Are Using These 10 Popular Brands To Trick You Into Revealing Your Private Data

September 10th, 2023 by admin

Scammers Are Using to Trick You

Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation, and hackers...

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This HUGE And Recent Data Breach Practically Guarantees YOUR Personal Information Was Stolen

September 5th, 2023 by admin

Data Breach and Stolen Information

Back in May, the company MOVEit, a file transfer platform made by Progress Software, was compromised by a Russian ransomware operation called Cl0p. They used a vulnerability in Progress’s software that was unknown to exist at the time. Shortly after...

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Is It Illegal To Track Your Employees’ Activities When They’re Working From Home?

July 12th, 2023 by admin

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Along with the surge of people working from home or in hybrid situations over the last few years, there has also been an increase in employers looking for ways to monitor their employees’ work activities to ensure they actually ARE working when remote....

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The One Lesson Business Owners Miss When Training Employees That Can Cost Them Thousands

July 12th, 2023 by admin

Employees Training

Training employees on anything can be an expensive process. You incur the cost of investing in necessary materials plus the time it takes away from your employees doing revenue-generating activities. But what’s worse when it comes to cyber security training...

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5 Essential Tech Tools To Grow Your Business And 2 You Should NOT Waste Your Money On

July 12th, 2023 by admin

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Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software could help dig your way out. That’s usually not the case, and you’ll likely...

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Facebook Owes You Money!

June 8th, 2023 by admin

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How To Apply For Your Share Of Facebook’s Recent $725 Million Privacy Lawsuit Here’s a shocker: Facebook is being forced to pay a whopping $725 million in a settlement following a number of lawsuits claiming they violated users’ privacy. This is...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, News

Cybercriminals Pose As Facebook and Instagram Support: How to Protect Your Private Information from Being Stolen on Social Media

June 8th, 2023 by admin

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Another day, another scam! A new wave of social media scams has emerged, targeting unsuspecting Facebook and Instagram users. Whether you use your page for personal or business use, this new con could affect you. In this article, you'll discover what...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, News