Wikipedia defines multi-factor authentication (also commonly referred to as MFA or 2FA) as a login method requiring two or more pieces of the following: knowledge (something only the user knows, like a username/password combination), possession (something only the user has, such as an app on their cell phone or a security token), inherence (something the […]
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April Fool’s Phishing
With April Fool’s fast approaching, it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return on their activities. One of the […]
Tax Time Scams, and How to Avoid Them
It’s the beginning of another exciting tax season (though accountants might argue it never really ends). This is normally a time for an influx of tax-related scams, so here is some information on what to keep an eye out for as well as some resources from the IRS regarding tax-related scams. Phishing email is still […]
Planning for Next Year
Can you believe it’s the end of the year already?!?! In between getting ready for Thanksgiving and thinking about all the holiday shopping, have you thought about planning out the next year for your business? Now is a good time to start the planning process, even if it’s just jotting down some goals and targets […]
CBTech Tip: buying a computer for school
Can you believe it is almost time for school again?!?! Normally, schools require computers to complete classwork, homework, and research. With everyone attending school remotely to complete this past year, and the uncertainty surrounding in-person classes in the fall, a decent computer is necessary. When deciding to buy a new computer for school, or for […]
Start off 2020 with a bang!
Over the past year, we’ve read a lot of business books. We thought we’d switch it up a little and start off 2020 talking about business plans. There is a myriad of books on the subject, and just as many philosophies about how to plan. We’re not here to say if one book is better […]
Password Managers
So many *choose your own explicative* passwords to remember with different requirements!!! Ugh, there must be a way to remember them all without writing them on post-it notes!! Hello Password Manager! What is a password manager and why should I use one? According to Wikipedia, a password manager “assists in generating and retrieving complex passwords, […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What is cybersecurity? Google defines cybersecurity as “the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this”. The technology industry uses it as an umbrella term to cover anything from the anti-virus protection on your home computer to […]
Tips to identify phishing emails
A phishing email is an email scam designed to trick the recipient in to clicking a link, opening an attachment, or giving valuable information to a hacker. Have you ever received invoices claiming money owed, unsolicited UPS or FedEx shipping notifications, or emails claiming your online bank password needs to be reset? These are phishing […]
Buying A Computer For School
Mom, Dad, I need you to buy me a computer for school. What?! What happened to textbooks? Schools are requiring computers to complete classwork, homework, and research. We are often asked what computer is best for this purpose, so we decided to write about it. When deciding to buy a new computer for school, or […]