Security Tip: Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices
Cybersecurity extends beyond computers. In past blog posts, we’ve discussed how the human element is the most vulnerable to security breaches. Humans are what allow cyber criminals to take over technology. With technology advances in the last 10 years we have to consider security for not only computers, but cell phones, tablets, video games, car […]
Cutting IT Costs in the 3rd Quarter
he end of the year is just around the corner. As we make our way into the 3rd quarter it is time to ask yourself how you can save money and finish out the year in a strong financial state. IT is essential to businesses.We’ve written about this at length in our other blog posts, […]
Staying Relevant in a Changing Tech Industry
It is time to face the facts: technology is changing faster than ever. Normally presented as a positive, technological improvements can also be a threat to established businesses. The rise of emerging tech businesses may give consumers more choices, but can lead to increased competition for existing businesses and even a complete industry overhaul with […]
Best Practices For Securing Your Devices While Traveling
The Global Business Travel Association estimates that in 2016 more than $1.3 million business trips will be taken in the US. On these business trips many employees are using company distributed cell phones, lap tops, smart devices and more. The risk of cyber attacks in normal situations at any company is high, when employees are traveling all […]
5 Technology Predictions That Should Make You Cringe
It is 2016 and we are developing technology at a faster rate than ever before. The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting larger, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting smarter, and the wealth of technology at our fingertips is staggering. However, this wealth of technological innovations comes with a price. We have compiled a list of […]
Pokemon GO: Not All Fun And Games
Here at Pagoda Technologies, we are constantly trying to keep our customers updated on security risks and personal data breaches. More often than not, the leading cause of data security breaches is human error, but every once in awhile there is a serious bug somewhere in the system that leads to compromised data. This week, we bring you […]
Why Did Microsoft Purchase LinkedIn?
On June 13th of this year Microsoft announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, the largest acquisition in the company’s history. LinkedIn gets to stay mostly the same, leaving them their logo, their culture, their […]
2016: The Year of Ransomware
On February 6th of this year, computers at a Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center become infected with the .locky virus that shut down their communication capabilities. After a few days when the hospital had to resort to keeping records with pen and paper, they paid a ransom of 40 bitcoins (approximately $17,000) and regained access to […]
A Few Areas Where Your Business Might Need Help in the IT Department
Many of us, in this technology age, have become very proficient at running our own businesses and managing the IT side of things ourselves. We have Google Drive storage down to a science, LastPass seems to work great and you get a new laptop every few years to stay ahead of the planned obsolescence. […]
Nearly 90 Percent of Android Smartphones Are Vulnerable to Malware
“For a user running a vulnerable version of Android, it’s as simple as going to a website, connecting to a rogue AP or being under traffic redirection attack, and you get compromised,” said Zuk Avraham, founder and CTO of Zimperium. “It’s a (relatively) fast and reliable attack.” About 90% of Android users are currently […]
How to Protect Your Business from the Locky Ransomware
Locky Ransomware is the new way for cyber criminals to take a hostage, and hold them until you send payment. Except instead of holding a person hostage, they just hold all of your important files on your computer, encrypt them and demand money for the key. The tell tale sign of the ‘Locky’ ransomware is […]
The End of Moore’s Law?
“Moore’s law refers to an observation made by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore in 1965. He noticed that the number of transistors per square inch on integrated circuits had doubled every year since their invention. Moore’s law predicts that this trend will continue into the foreseeable future. Although the pace has slowed, the number of transistors […]