Multifactor Authentication (MFA), also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Two-Step Verification (2SV), is a security mechanism used to enhance the protection of digital accounts, systems, and data by requiring users to provide multiple forms of authentication...
You’ve probably heard of ransomware by now. It’s software designed to block access to a computer system until money, a ransom, is paid. In today’s heavily digitized world for business, the rise of ransomware attacks is a big concern for small and large businesses...
Social media has become an integral part of business and consumer life. For businesses, social media has opened new avenues for marketing, awareness, education, and relationship-building with customers. Let’s talk about a few pros and cons of using social media for...
May 4th is World Password Day. Everyday we are required to remember, enter, reset and reinforce passwords to access tools and information we need. From unlocking your phone to checking your email, you enter mulitple passwords each day. While it can be difficult to...
Did you know that April 5th is National Flash Drive Day? It commemorates the day in 2000 when the US issued the patent for the USB drive. Flash drives were a game changer in the tech industry, and are still useful to this day, even with newer cloud-based options on...
JFG is Eastern North Carolina’s local expert for Security Awareness Training for small businesses. Security Awareness Training teaches employees about cyber security and phishing and how to keep their data safe. It also promotes best practices and good habits. This...
We regularly clean our closets, desks, and pantries to make life easier for ourselves, but most people don’t think about cleaning out their computers. Did you know that cleaning out your computer can help it run more smoothly? It will also increase the life of your...
Happy National Technology Day! Since the 1960s and 70s, technology has been advancing exponentially. We enjoy faster computers, intuitive products, artificial intelligence, and much more. While we love the improved tech we use every day, it doesn’t prevent “bad”...
Technological advancements are nonstop across the entire tech industry. New phones are released each with better features than before. Self-driving cars with unparalleled security functions are being developed. Every year, artificial intelligence makes massive strides...
Holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is an American tradition. Due to the high volume of these shopping days, they are prone to become targeted for cyber-attacks. As a consumer, or as a seller, here are a few ways to protect yourself and/or your...
