Ah, Halloween! It’s the season of spooks, scares, and—scarily outdated passwords. Seriously, if your password is “Boo123,” the only thing you’re scaring is good cybersecurity. 😊 Here are the Top 10 Tech Tips and Tricks to lighten your tech horrors! The Browser Tab Hoarder We all know someone who keeps 50 browser tabs open and then wonders why their computer […]
Every day, millions of Americans are targeted by scammers through phone calls, emails, text messages, online or in person. Scammers’ tactics can change daily, which is why it’s important for consumers to stay on top of the latest scam reports from local and national news outlets, as well as your local utility companies. Recently, several National Grid customers have been […]
The first recorded instance of financial fraud dates back to 300 BCE, when a Greek shipping merchant borrowed money that he never intended on paying back. It’s safe to say that scams have existed since time immemorial — and they’ll continue to exist because they keep evolving. Case in point: phishing. Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information (like […]
As technology advances and the world becomes increasingly digital, older people are becoming the tech-savvy generation to make their lives easier. They want to be updated with the latest technology trends and adapt to the norm. We have listed the TOP 5 topics older adults are obsessed with – Health Wearables, Home Assistants, Streaming Services, Password Protection, and Scam Prevention. […]
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) like Tech Help Boston Pro provide a range of IT services to businesses of all sizes. These services include network management, security solutions, data backup and recovery, software updates and maintenance, and technical support. Businesses that use MSPs like Tech Help Boston Pro can benefit in several ways, including: Small and medium-sized businesses: Small and […]
As a virtual assistant, you are likely providing support services to clients remotely. In order to be successful and efficient in your work, you need to have the right technology in place. Here are 5 essential technology solutions that every virtual assistant business should consider: Virtual Communication Platforms Communication is key in virtual assistance, and virtual communication platforms like Zoom, […]
There will always be a better version of something, especially for technology. Now as technology continuously develops to make our lives convenient at the lowest cost possible, people tend to have an “out with the old, in with the new” attitude. However, this only applies to most of the younger generations. But, why? Because older generations are more comfortable with […]
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: 1. Poor spelling and grammar While occasional typos happen […]
Hackers today have many ways to attack small businesses and business owners. Many attempts to use technology to send malware, viruses, or phishing attacks; or use the information to con owners and employees into handing over more information than they should. One or more of these techniques can be combined with gaining physical access to steal from vulnerable firms. […]
Passwords are essential to your cyber safety. You know it, but if you’re like the rest of the digital society, you probably have dozens of passwords to remember. It’s a lot. So, you might take shortcuts. Taking advantage of your laissez-faire attitude is one way bad guys access your passwords. So, here are helpful tips to make your password a […]