In a statement released by the largest telecommunications company in the United States, AT&T, they shared that they recently discovered a dataset for sale on the “dark web” that contained information for about 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former users, totaling approximately 73 million affected accounts.
Are you planning on buying gifts for the special women in your life for Mother’s Day? If you shop online, there are a few ways to do it SAFELY. During the holidays, cybercriminals ramp up various scams to capitalize on innocent people looking for gifts online.
What sets high-quality, reliable IT support apart from mediocre or substandard support? Is it lower prices? Flat-fee service? At Capstone IT, we believe there are many deciding factors that separate even the good from the great providers, but when our clients switch from their old companies to us, we get the same feedback over and over.
Another day, another cyber-attack! In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts was the victim of a cyber-attack that brought down the entire IT system and led to a company-wide outage. The organization took immediate action and brought the entire network offline to isolate the issue, protect its data and prevent further damage from occurring.
Website images are crucial for engaging visitors, conveying brand messaging, and showcasing products or services. Their impact on search engine optimization (SEO) has been often overlooked, but with the ever-evolving algorithms of search engines, it’s become increasingly important to optimize images to climb higher in search rankings.
With cyberthreats on the rise, businesses must prioritize online security to safeguard sensitive information and maintain customer trust. The good news is that understanding the basics of online security can go a long way in keeping your data safe from prying eyes.
In today’s mobile-first environment, organizations have a critical decision to make regarding employee device usage. Two prominent strategies exist: bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD). Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each approach will ensure you select the policy best suited to your organization’s needs.
Businesses are increasingly relying on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems due to their cost-effectiveness and enhanced features. However, VoIP systems are not without security risk — these systems are also a potential entry point for cyberattacks.
In an age where we carry our lives in our pockets, mobile security is paramount. The standard of typing in a password to unlock or authenticate your mobile activities has endured for decades, but it’s time for a change. Enter biometric authentication, a cutting-edge technology that uses unique biological traits to verify the identity of users.
Cyberattacks, system failures, and natural disasters have become a common occurrence, and they’re becoming increasingly more disruptive as businesses continue to digitize their operations. Having a disaster recovery plan is the best defense against these risks, but a shocking number of businesses are misinformed about what it takes to effectively recover from a disaster.