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ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app

September 9, 2022 ImageQuest recommends that our clients and other organizations ban the use of TikTok on company devices. We strongly recommend not creating a company account. China-based ByteDance owns TikTok, and we’ve seen numerous reports that the app appears problematic from a security and privacy perspective. For example: We encourage you to learn more by searching for … Continue reading "ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app" Read More

ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Security Operations Engineer

August 9, 2022 Mason Funderburg, Lead Client Support Specialist for ImageQuest, has been promoted to Security Operations Engineer. Mason joins ImageQuest’s Security Operations team led by SecOps Architect Damian King. Mason started with ImageQuest in 2020 as an IT Support Specialist II, then was promoted to Field Tech 10 months later. Seven months ago, he was named Lead … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Security Operations Engineer" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya

January 24, 2022 Polish authorities arrested 22-year-old Ukranian Yaroslav Vasinskyi on Oct. 8 in connection with attacks on software provider Kaseya and others. In an indictment a month later, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Vasinskyi of unleashing Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware on Kaseya and other victims. Vasinkyi and a co-defendant, 28-year-old Russian Yevgeniy Polyanin, “deployed some of the internet’s … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya" Read More

The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards

January 21, 2022 If you are of a certain age, you might be amused to learn that some modern office workers say the greatest keyboard is … the mechanical keyboards found on old IBM Selectric Typewriters. Yes, that 1960s technology now represents the pinnacle of typing feel and sound. And a growing number of enthusiasts seek the Selectric’s equivalent … Continue reading "The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards" Read More

Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP

January 17, 2022 Less than a week after pushing out a major update, Apple sent out another software update – and Mac users should install it right away. The new updates fix bugs in the new iOS software – including one that could allow criminals to take over your device.  Security experts recommend you install these patches as … Continue reading "Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP" Read More

Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing

January 5, 2022 Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: Worry less about ransomware. Ha! you say, impossible! Well, not if you take certain steps. And if your internal IT team is stretched thin (hello, log4j) some steps might have been missed. We have a checklist to help you achieve this New Year’s resolution – and for another … Continue reading "Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing" Read More

CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing

December 9, 2021 Have you heard of the term “malvertising”? As the “mal” in the name suggests, it’s another problem to be wary of online. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines it as “the use of malicious or hijacked website advertisements to spread malware. … It bypasses built-in browser protections against pop-ups and forced redirects … Continue reading "CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing" Read More

Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now

October 6, 2021 “The new phonebook’s here! The new phonebook’s here,” yells Steve Martin in the movie “The Jerk.” Microsoft marketing might use a similar line – the new operating system, Windows 11, is here. But while Microsoft may be excited, reviewers appear to be more like Jackie Mason, whose reaction to Martin is, “I wish I could … Continue reading "Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now" Read More

ImageQuest announces more new team members

February 26, 2021 We have more new team members we’d like to introduce to you – although you may have already met them on the phone. We’ve been itching to tell you, but a COVID-related delay held up our efforts to get photos of them. All that’s resolved now, and we’d like to introduce Drew Schaffernoth, Mason Funderburg, … Continue reading "ImageQuest announces more new team members" Read More

Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?

December 2, 2020 Ad Blockers are software programs that block ads from appearing on the websites you visit. They were originally designed to eliminate those annoying, flashing, pop-up ads that ruined many a website experience. Ad Blockers typically come as extensions on web browsers. One of the most popular – or recommended – blocker has been AdBlock Plus. … Continue reading "Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?" Read More

Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting

October 27, 2020 Did you know? Someone from outside your organization can participate in your meeting via Microsoft Teams. Teams is part of the M365 suite most people know as Office 365. M365 provides a more secure environment for internal collaboration and communication, but people outside your organization can participate through invitation. .If you would like to learn … Continue reading "Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting" Read More

Mozilla: “Like Us on Facebook” buttons aid tracking

August 22, 2020 Ever wondered exactly how Facebook tracks you around the Web? The Mozilla Foundation has at least one answer: the buttons on websites that encourage users to find, like, or follow the organization on Facebook. Mozilla, the Firefox web browser maker, says those buttons contain tracking code that tracks you on the Web – whether you … Continue reading "Mozilla: “Like Us on Facebook” buttons aid tracking" Read More