While already dealing with a recent breach, LastPass now says the same attacker hacked an employee’s home computer and obtained access to a decrypted vault. The unknown threat actor stole valid credentials from a senior DevOps engineer in order to access contents of the vault. The vault, which is only available to a small number…
While Apple’s iOS operating system for the iPhone has always been security and privacy focused, iOS 16 has added many new features to aid in protecting your digital life. While the option to hide private photos in a “hidden” folder already exists, your iPhone will now protect these photos, as well as anything in the…
For various reasons you may be thinking of moving your accounting software to the cloud. Better backups, more flexible access, no need for local programs. If you are a current Quickbooks desktop user, read the information here and feel free to contact MCG to assist with this decision.
John and Dray from Huntress kicked off the new year by sharing their predictions regarding the threats and insights trending in 2023. The first of five key trusted knowledge observations (TKO) is Phishing. Cyber attackers will continue to use the economic crisis and political tie-in’s to phish users; a popular method will include documents with catchy…
The time to upgrade from MacOS Monterey to MacOS Ventura is now, starting by checking that your device is included on the compatible list. Apple has provided a list of compatible Mac models that will allow Ventura to be installed. Next, you’ll want to back up your Mac; there are several ways for backup including…
Microsoft recently released the new version of Bing, now with powerful AI technology integrated into the search engine. The announcement took place at the company’s headquarters and is being billed as a landmark event, dubbed Microsoft’s “iPhone moment” with many executives talking to reporters and showing off the new wares. The new Bing is powered…
Lensa is a free to download photo-editing app available on iPhone and Android. The viral app takes uploaded photos to create “magic avatars” using your face. It costs $4 to upload up to 20 photos for editing which can produce 50 avatar images. There is also a monthly subscription available for $8 or an annual…
Apple recently introduced the newest MacBook Pro and Mac mini, already available for purchase. A mover, a maker, a boundary breaker, the MacBook Pro can be supercharged either by an M2 Pro or an M2 Max chip to take its power and efficiency further than ever. The laptop is available in 14- or 16-inch models…
Ransomware attacks have increased in volume over the past year, with widespread repercussions. Attacks can impact a company’s ability to operate, cause business and/or revenue loss, and bring about unexpected costs for remediation. It is important to understand how ransomware attacks work, how to stop them, and above all, the best practices to follow to…
Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) will finally be a requirement for all customers effective January 1, 2023. The main impact of this program will be how you choose to license your Office 365 SKU’s. Prior plans allowed customers to add and subtract licenses on a monthly basis. This meant licensing costs would vary monthly based…
