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Small Business Cyber Security Guide

If you know someone responsible for technology or business operations, share this with them.   The Australian Cyber Security Centre published an excellent summary of the cyber-security considerations that small businesses need to be concerned with.  The same principles and considerations affect businesses in Canada and the United States.  If you're responsible for technology in your..
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Securing your valuable information keeps getting more difficult. Deep Fake’s are a new reality everyone should be aware of.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/artificial-intelligence-crime-1.5271469 This CBC article (linked above) on “Deep Fakes” is a very interesting read, and Deep Fakes are something we should all be aware of. This concept feels like a derivative of social engineering, but it goes much deeper than researching a potential target and using some of their available information and social media against..

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Does Computer & Server Down-Time Cost Your Business Severely?

The Canadian Dental Association (in partnership with Oasis), have produced a video that explains how the virtualization of your servers and important computers can save your company from down-time.  Down-time or lost /ransomed / corrupted data, can cost your business severely, in the form of lost clients, lost income, frustration, and hefty fines from industry regulators…

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[ALERT] Looks Like A New Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak

Our friends at KnowBe4 have alerted us numerous times today, that a new ransom-ware threat is spreading rapidly across the globe.  If you’re concerned about ransom-ware, or general cyber security, please reach out to your local IT professional and/or call us here at Tech Fuel for some free advice. [ALERT] Looks Like A New Worldwide Ransomware..

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Ransomware Alert: Your Business at Risk

The world’s largest government agencies and companies couldn’t prevent the WannaCrypt Ransomware virus. CAN YOU?   Over the weekend, the world experienced one of the most severe ransomware outbreaks in history, with businesses of all sizes in over 150 countries impacted. As ransomware becomes a household name, one thing is for certain: Global cyber-security has reached..

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Business Tip & Technology Tips Newsletter

April Newsletter – Select Business & Technology Tips

april 2017 newsletter Tech Fuel select business and tech tips HELLO! Spring has finally sprung, and thankfully it’s starting to feel that way outside! Who’s up for a round of golf? This issue of our newsletter highlights some fun technology articles, and intriguing business tips; I especially like the article on inbound marketing and how..

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Why Do People Create Computer Viruses and Malware?

Ever wondered why people create and distribute computer viruses, malware, and the like?  An article written by Dancho Danchev, describes the value in it for the folks that create and distribute malware. Note:  This article doesn’t talk about the recent trend of ransom-ware, which could be distributed via malware and the services described in the article. ..

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February – Select Business and Technology Tips

February 2017 Tech Fuel Select Business and Technology Tips HELLO! I hope this finds you well. With the volumes of information on the Internet, it’s very easy to miss quality information that may help to serve your business for the better. Below is a group of select articles we found valuable and will be sharing..

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Business & Tech Tips – December

HELLO! I hope this finds you well and that 2016 has been a banner year for you and your business. With the volumes of information on the Internet, it’s very easy to miss quality information that may help to serve your business for the better. Below is a group of select business & tech articles we..

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