Wrong number scams – SCAM OF THE MONTH
Karen arrived home after a long day at work. She had just settled in on the couch to watch her favorite television show when she heard her phone ping. She had a message from an unknown number that read, “Hi.” Karen did not respond, she assumed they had the wrong number. A few minutes later, […]
Tax return scams – SCAM OF THE MONTH
Jonathan was going through his mail when he found a letter from the government. He opened it and was surprised when he read that more than one tax return was filed using his social security number. Though he had filed his tax return later in the season, he was sure he did not file twice. […]
When did you last have a health check?
How’s the January health kick going? Lots of us take our health seriously – once a year, anyway – and it’s good to spend time thinking about whether you’ve been looking after yourself (and better still, doing something about it). Your doctor would probably like to see you once a year for a health check, just […]
Take action to avoid a devious new phishing scam
Another day, another scam. And this is a sneaky one. Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door. Targets receive a convincing looking email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform. Attached to the […]
Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame’?
It seems that Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are less tech savvy than many employers might expect. It’s an assumption that’s leading to a sense of ‘tech shame’. Younger workers may have grown up using Snapchat, TikTok and Minecraft, but they’re not always equipped with the skills they need to adapt to the […]
A little trust can go a long way
A little trust can go a long way Countless employers still don’t trust their people to do their best work unless they’re physically in the office. But while managers may be struggling to adjust to our new hybrid world, this perception is a long way from the truth. Research from around the world reveals that […]
Gift cards scams – SCAM OF THE MONTH
Everything was winding down from the busy holiday season. Shanice had received many gift cards from friends and family, but she noticed that some of them did not have the amounts written on the back, so she turned to the web to check the balance. She typed “gift card balance checker” into the search engine […]
Gaming apps scams – SCAM OF THE MONTH
Amanda was at the airport, waiting for her flight to board when she decided to download a game to play. Heading to the app store, she scrolled through her options. As she looked at the different Solitaire apps, she decided on one randomly. It had five stars and looked like the typical game. Once downloaded, […]
Zoom wants to be the new Teams
You think Zoom, you think video calls. For millions around the world, it’s a tool they rely on at work every day.
But for productivity, collaboration and workplace integration (as well as video calls), it’s Microsoft Teams that’s leading the way. Its tight integration with other Microsoft 365 services makes it so easy.