Today in “isn’t technology amazing?!” news, we thought we’d talk about something a little different. Even when it seems like the world is on fire, there’s always a silver lining. The silver lining we want to focus on right now is how the tech industry is developing myriad, innovative ways to tackle the coronavirus. Although these developments are focusing on coronavirus right now, they could very well be used to detect other illnesses in the future. The first is the Covid cough algorithm.

In December 2020, it was revealed that software company SolarWinds’s Orion platform had been compromised, with hackers injecting a malicious code, now known as Sunburst, into it between February and June 2020. 

Ever wished there was an easier way to activate and install an SSL? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time SSL user, the process of securing your site can seem like a daunting task, especially if you already have a busy schedule. With SSLs.com’s new SSL installation service, the experts will take care of it all for you. 

Let’s get back to basics. Today, we want to talk about an Internet term that you may find yourself using in your everyday life without really knowing what it means: The Cloud. The term “the cloud” is thrown about so much that after a while it can seem a bit nebulous. It seems like everyone is using the cloud for everything. Surely it’s not all that all-encompassing, is it? Actually, it really is.  

We’ve talked before on this blog about COVID-19 related scams — particularly phishing scams — and what to look out for to protect yourself. The latest threat, which IBM uncovered, is of enormous concern because of its sheer scale and its target. This wasn’t just an attempt at petty fraud; this was an attempt to disrupt the COVID-19 vaccine cold supply chain. 

It often seems like digital technology evolves by leaps and bounds on a daily basis. With breakthroughs happening so regularly, today’s digital landscape seems like a wildly different place when you compare it to the norms of just a couple of years ago. 

Information security refers to systems of protecting confidential or private data. These days, much of this data is in electronic form, and access control plays a huge role in protecting it. This article will give a brief overview of what access control is, why it’s so important, and why you should be utilizing it as part of your own data security efforts.