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Your phone is more than a phone. It is a wallet, a filing cabinet, a work desk, and a personal vault — and hackers know it. The same goes for laptops and tablets, which store everything from financial records to…

If the internet were a country, it would be among the world’s top energy consumers. A 2024 study published in Nature Communications found that data centers and data transmission networks account for between 1% and 1.3% of global electricity consumption.…

Upgrading to Windows 11 is a decisive step forward, but it can quickly become problematic without the proper hardware. Unsupported devices could experience slow performance, random errors, and an inability to receive critical updates. Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements…

Free Wi-Fi is everywhere — airports, hotels, cafes — and super convenient, right? Unfortunately, what’s convenient for you usually comes at the cost of cybersecurity. A 2023 study found that a significant number of people had their personal information compromised…

Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course. But what if someone left a window open? It’s almost like leaving the door unlocked. Now, think about your business. You’ve invested in strong cyber security—using passwords,…

When you think of spring cleaning, your mind probably jumps to decluttering your closet or cleaning out the garage. But what about your digital workspace? Just like your physical surroundings, your digital spaces also need regular attention to keep them…

As more businesses embrace Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, allowing employees to use personal devices for work, it’s important to understand best practices. BYOD offers flexibility, but it also introduces security risks. Here are the dos and don’ts to…

Imagine checking your inbox and spot a critical email with an attached Word document. It might be an invoice or a message from a supplier or colleague. Without thinking, you open it—and just like that, you’ve been scammed. Cybercriminals rely…

Do you lock your front door when you leave your house? Most people do. But what happens if you forget to close a window? That door lock becomes meaningless, right? Now, think about your business. You may have invested in…

Ransomware is like a burglar who keeps upgrading their tools — picking smarter locks and finding new ways to slip inside unnoticed. In 2025, these digital burglars will be more sophisticated than ever, using tactics like artificial intelligence and double…