Reddit Cybersecurity Incident
Reddit, a popular social news site, disclosed that it was hacked on Sunday night (pacific time). The company announced on February 9th in a posting that they first became aware […]
Why Remote IT Support Makes Sense
The practice of “remoting” into our client’s computers to install upgrades or fix issues is a way of life here at SpartanTec. Both clients and our tech support staff use […]
Cloud Storage Reduces Data Loss
Protect your essential data — move backups to the cloud! Always expect the unexpected. Particularly in business where storms, fires, floods and faulty electrical systems can damage computer equipment and […]
How Small Businesses Can Benefit From ChatGPT and AI
First some background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our businesses and lives. So what is it? Computers are basic I/O systems, meaning put information IN, information […]
Search Engine Yandex Suffers Massive Leak
Russian search engine Yandex offers a slew of online services to replace Google, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, and Uber. However, a recent Yandex data leak contains nearly 50 gigabytes of data […]
Microsoft Teams Free (Classic) Is Retiring
Microsoft has decided to retire its MS Teams Free (classic) app. Released in 2017, MS Teams is a communication platform where users chat and call each other over the internet. […]
Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks
Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to […]
Recent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers
Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 […]
Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information
The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen […]
The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to companies of all sizes. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources or lack of vital security measures. Like […]
