Why the Recent Dissolution of Net Neutrality Could Be Very Bad for Your Business
Net neutrality has long been an embattled topic, with rules flipping every few years depending on the opinions of those with influence. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission had its most recent net neutrality policy struck down by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals… in such a way that sets the concept back to square one. […]
Three Ways to Use the Cloud to Dodge Hardware Costs
With the price of hardware at risk of skyrocketing, it’s no wonder that many businesses are looking to virtualize as much of their operations as they can. This is where the cloud comes in; you can virtualize just about any solution, including some that you might not have considered in the past. Let’s explore how […]
How to Kick Things Off With Bluesky
Last week, we discussed why X—the social media network once known as Twitter—has been losing many users. Here, we wanted to direct those seeking a move to consider the up-and-coming platform known as Bluesky in case you were one of those jumping ship. Let’s talk about how Bluesky operates, including how to sign up.
The Latest Moral We Can Learn from Disney: Manage Permissions Better
The Disney brand has long cultivated an image of magic and wonder. However, this image has yet to materialize any magical effects in reality. For example, people still suffer from food allergies while visiting Disney’s various parks. This makes it especially dangerous that a former Disney employee was allegedly still able to access a specialized […]
Did You Trade Your Data for a DVD Rental?
In June of this year, publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, best known for its book series of the same name, filed for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had many of its assets liquidated. One of these assets was the movie rental service Redbox and its eponymous scarlet rental kiosks, rendering the […]
Tip of the Week: How to Protect Yourself By Protecting Your Personal Data
Modern wisdom states that if you’re not paying for a product, you’re the product. For all the good the Internet is capable of doing, it is equally capable of being extremely harmful… especially when data is involved. Websites and social media platforms collect data from their users and track their movements across the Internet, sell […]
Subscriptions Need to Be Easy to Cancel, Per the FTC
It isn’t rare for people to subscribe to things and only stay subscribed because the cancellation process is so challenging and inconvenient. However, the Federal Trade Commission is looking to stop this, adopting a rule that eliminates the capability for businesses to put hurdles in front of cancellation processes.
Sextortion Scammers are Going So Far as to Show You Your House
Sextortion scams are scary. The scammer contacts the victim, claiming to have gotten access to their computer and captured video footage of their target partaking in some private and decidedly adult activities, as well as the content that was onscreen at the time. The threat: pay up, or I send the footage to all of […]
What Should Employers Do About the “Act Your Wage” Trend?
In recent years, several workplace trends have emerged that many employers find challenging. One such trend is “quiet quitting,” where employees do only the bare minimum required to keep their jobs. A more recent trend is to “act your wage.”
With a Massive Botnet Recently Disrupted, Let’s Review What a Botnet Is
It was very recently revealed that a global law enforcement effort took down a massive botnet that was in action for almost a decade. In light of this, we wanted to review what a botnet is and how it works, drawing from these events for some context.