On Wednesday, a top Google search result that seemed to be an advertisement for retail giant Amazon.com was actually something much more sinister—a malicious link to a Windows support scam. The problematic ad was first reported by ZDNet, but it seems that this problem has happened before. Those who clicked...
Manage the Chaos of Searching for Business Apps with GetApp
According to market research company App Annie, we spent 900 billion hours using apps in 2016. Users downloaded some 90 billion new apps, with publishers earning nearly $89 billion from downloads, in-app purchases and advertising. While the lion's share were gaming apps, a large portion consisted of business applications. With...
pCloud: As good as a cloud sync service gets
I've used a lot of cloud storage tools, from Dropbox to SpiderOak to Google Drive. Recently I happened upon a new player in the game: pCloud. This variation on the cloud storage service not only offers 10 GB of free storage (with the ability to get more space free or...
How to Protect Your Cybersecurity in 2017
As we ring in the New Year, many experts are making predictions that 2017 will bring dramatic events in cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized businesses should be vigilant about updating their cybersecurity preparedness plans and educating employees about company security policies and best practices. Here are some action items that should...
TechRec – Mobile Apps Series: ColorNote, 360 Security & Duolingo
Not all apps for business are created equal. The Application Resource Center (ARC) from Applause released a list of the best mobile applications for business based on almost 12 million reviews by iOS and Android users. Ranked on a scale from 1 to 100, the list was divided into five categories:...