A blog is an important marketing tool for all types of businesses. It allows you to produce regular content on your website to stay fresh and relevant. If you haven’t started a blog yet for your business, consider it. If you have one, but aren’t updating it regularly, let this be a reminder as to …
March is Fraud Prevention Month, which aims to educate people on online fraud. Protect yourself online and don’t fall for some of the most common scams. The 2021 campaign, from the Competition Bureau, focusses on online shopping. In the past year many of us have been online shopping more than ever. This makes fraud prevention …
January 28, 2021, is Data Privacy Day – an international initiative to spread awareness about respecting privacy, protecting data and reestablishing trust online. The National CyberSecurity Alliance (NCSA) has set out its education goals for 2021. The theme for individuals is “Own Your Privacy.” TwinBytes stands by these messages, as we are always offering tips …
Whether you are a long-time user or new to technology, you can be vulnerable to a phishing scam. There are all sorts of scams and nefarious activities on the internet, so sometimes it can be tricky figuring out what is real and what isn’t. What is a Phishing Scam? Phishing is when someone attempts to …
Cyber Security is always important, but even more so now since many of us are working and socializing online more than ever. With the holiday season looming, many will be online shopping more than past years. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with the month coming to a close, let’s review important things that …
TwinBytes is an essential service according to the list released by the Province of Ontario. You might be questioning why that is and disagree, however there are some very good reasons why IT professionals are essential during this global health crisis TwinBytes falls under #14 on the provincial list: Businesses engaged in providing or supporting …
Are you ever shocked by online ads? Did you find yourself browsing products on an online store, such as Indigo or The Bay, and later notice ads for those exact same products popping up on other websites? Is Big Brother watching? How do “they” know you were looking at that? It’s hard to do anything …
If you work in an office setting, you might be wondering who besides yourself has access to your work emails. Basically, are you entitled to privacy when using your work email account? The answer is no…but kind of yes. Why your work emails aren’t private When you’re given an official email at your workplace the …
If you’re thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions for 2020, consider adding some tech related items to your list. While your health and financial situation are important, it’s okay to add some unconventional resolution to the mix. We rely so heavily on technology these days, it’s important that our computers, programs and devices are …
What is Ransomware? In simple terms it’s a form of malware that can hold your system or files hostage unless payment is made. Hackers can freeze you out of your own computer system or network or even threaten to expose sensitive files if you don’t give them what they want. This is not the type …
