What could possibly go wrong? You’ve already seen the warnings about the barrage of new phishing scams, internet frauds, etc. I’m sure you knew they would come at this time of international crisis. Hackers gonna hack now especially because they know that more people are working online all day, every day. They also know that […]
Your Cybersecurity Risk In A New Perspective
How, as a layperson, can you assess your cybersecurity risk so you know how to budget for IT protection? I am often challenged to put this into perspective. This time, I’ll start with recent news ripped from the headlines. Jeff Bezos’ net worth in real-time today is $117 billion. Billion, with a “B”. His personal […]
Here’s Something You Should Know
If you have questions about cybersecurity, Aptica is happy to discuss this key element to today’s successful business. We are constantly monitoring and learning about cyber threats as they appear and are then overcome. I think you will appreciate knowing more about how to stay safe. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and […]
Passwords: A Protocol We Love To Hate
As users, we hate passwords so much that we invented apps to take care of them for us. Now we need to learn how to use and trust our password manager programs. It’s always something with computers, right? Here’s what you need to know. Hackers hack to find personal information they can sell. Some data, […]
Who’s Got Your Back(up) In Case Of Ransomware?
Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium-sized businesses for 16 years in the region that includes Angola, South Bend, and Fort Wayne, IN, Battle Creek, MI, and Toledo OH.
Security: How Can You Know You Have It?
If you have questions about how to get started with a managed service provider, give us a call. We can tell you what to expect and how to be sure you are getting it. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been […]
2FA—A Major Tool For Your Security
What I like best about 2FA (2 factor authentication) is that it’s a major security tool I myself can use to help protect my data. Yes, it’s one more step to get into your software and services, but every day brings a new story of a major security breach. We must keep fighting the good […]
Password Manager App: This Is Now A No-Brainer
I know the thought of having to add even one more step to daily IT safety routines can bring cringes and groans, especially to anyone who has not yet had a major, catastrophic, time-consuming hack. But it’s time. Get to know your new BFF—your password manager app. A password manager app has many purposes, all […]
Your Business IT: Friend or Foe?
I am often surprised to learn that business owners aren’t sure if their company computer network is their friend or their worst enemy. When it’s efficiently tracking supply chain transfers, it’s an invention better than learning to use wheels. When booting up in the morning takes 5 minutes, it’s a calamity that eclipses our expulsion […]
Internet Privacy: What Google Knows
What don’t we google these days? I’m using the word as a verb (the action of looking something up) rather than the proper name of a company, with a capital “G”. We google how to fix our plumbing, restaurant reviews, where movies are playing, sports scores. Even if you can’t spell it right, Google can […]