Spade Technology: Blog
Spade Technology provides managed IT security services and solutions
for businesses throughout Boston & New England.
Why Your Business Needs a Security Heat Map Done on a Regular Basis
How happy are you with your businesses security? Are you being given the best, or just getting by? A security heat map of your system can provide that answer if you’re not quite sure. Conducting a full assessment will show…
Read MoreIs This Good or Bad? Net Neutrality Protected in FCC Vote!
What Does This Mean for YOUR Business? It’s a topic that’s sparked debate and launched protests, and today a decision has finally been reached. With a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission approved a policy known as net neutrality. Chances…
Read MoreYou NEED to Know About This Dangerous Virus Infecting Computers & Stealing Data!
Crypto Virus 3.0 Continues to Infect Computers & Encrypt Files! Crypto Virus 3.0 is a dangerous, updated version of the ransomware virus that is infecting and damaging computers everywhere. Like Crypto 2.0, the bug encrypts your files and data and…
Read MoreWhat Security Threats Does Your Business Neglect?
You’re Probably Ignoring A Lot More Security Threats Than You Think! A study by Gartner called “Security and Risk Management Scenario Planning, 2020” found that by the year 2020, 30% of all global 200 companies will have been directly impacted…
Read MoreHaven’t Lost Data Yet? Consider Yourself Lucky! But Luck Runs Out
If you’re a business owner you’ve probably already read all he statistics – companies get hit with security breaches every day. Companies are crippled by data loss or inability to work when their systems shut down. With St Patrick’s Day…
Read MoreHave You Heard of FREAK Vulnerability? Find Out How It’s Been Threatening Systems
Microsoft has issued a HUGE WARNING for Windows users – have you taken notice? Cyber security experts began talking last week about a dangerous new vulnerability in many internet browsers. FREAK works by giving hackers and cybercriminals access to your supposedly…
Read MoreAre Taxes Stressing You Out?
Tips for Small Business Owners to Help Survive Tax Season It’s no secret that tax time can be extremely stressful, especially for already-busy small business owners. It doesn’t have to be a struggle, though, as long as you’re well informed…
Read MoreIs Facebook’s Messenger App Crossing Dangerous Privacy Lines?
Do You Use The Facebook Messenger App On Your Smartphone? Your Privacy May Be At Risk If You Continue To Run The Facebook Messenger App! When you’re on your PC, Facebook’s messenger app can be incredibly useful – you can…
Read MoreWhat Windows as a Service and a “Free Upgrade” Mean For Your Business
Corporate licensing for Windows has gotten increasingly tricky. Microsoft doesn’t want the Windows market to be split into a variety of versions. At one time Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 were all being supported at once.…
Read MoreURGENT VIRUS WARNING: New Windows Virus Targeting Your Banking and Other Sensitive Data!
There’s breaking news about a dangerous new virus that your business absolutely needs to take notice of. Security researchers at Doctor Web found a bug that can execute a “wide range of destructive actions” on any device it manages to…
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