# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [What is It About the IoT that Makes It an Appealing Target for Cybercrime?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-it-about-the-iot-that-makes-it-an-appealing-target-for-cybercrime) Monday, 19 June 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)  [ ![What is It About the IoT that Makes It an Appealing Target for Cybercrime?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-19-23/b2ap3_large_iotBreach_243432500_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-it-about-the-iot-that-makes-it-an-appealing-target-for-cybercrime "What is It About the IoT that Makes It an Appealing Target for Cybercrime?") The IoT—the Internet of Things—is a fascinating technology, as it exemplifies just how much can be accomplished when Internet connectivity is used to augment the capabilities of otherwise “dumb” devices. Unfortunately, as fascinating as it is, the IoT is also infamous for its security issues…a reputation that attackers have been perpetuating as these devices grow more common. Tags: [Gadgets](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Vendor](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-it-about-the-iot-that-makes-it-an-appealing-target-for-cybercrime#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-it-about-the-iot-that-makes-it-an-appealing-target-for-cybercrime) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [What are (Probably) Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threats?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-are-probably-your-biggest-cybersecurity-threats) Friday, 16 June 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![What are (Probably) Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threats?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-16-23/b2ap3_large_cybersecurityIssues_431605892_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-are-probably-your-biggest-cybersecurity-threats "What are (Probably) Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threats?") Of all the cybersecurity threats out there for your business to contend with, there are going to be a few of them that are just more likely to impact you than others. That’s just a statistical reality. Fortunately, these threats can be addressed, so let’s discuss how you can do so. Tags: [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-are-probably-your-biggest-cybersecurity-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-are-probably-your-biggest-cybersecurity-threats) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Pitfalls of Procrastination: How to Beat It, in the Short-Term](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-procrastination-how-to-beat-it-in-the-short-term) Wednesday, 14 June 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![The Pitfalls of Procrastination: How to Beat It, in the Short-Term](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-14-23/b2ap3_large_procrastination_297896488_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-procrastination-how-to-beat-it-in-the-short-term "The Pitfalls of Procrastination: How to Beat It, in the Short-Term") We’ve been examining the concept and phenomenon known as procrastination in recent weeks, touching on why we do it and how it often manifests itself in business processes. For our final few parts, we’ll be focusing on how you can stop procrastinating by utilizing both quicker, short-term tactics and long-term, sustained changes. Let’s start with some short-term tactics. Tags: [Users](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-procrastination-how-to-beat-it-in-the-short-term#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-pitfalls-of-procrastination-how-to-beat-it-in-the-short-term) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [It’s Important to Be Selective With Your Business’ VPN…Here’s Why](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-important-to-be-selective-with-your-business-vpn-here-s-why) Monday, 12 June 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![It’s Important to Be Selective With Your Business’ VPN…Here’s Why](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-12-23/b2ap3_large_AdobeStock_300366887_VPN_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-important-to-be-selective-with-your-business-vpn-here-s-why "It’s Important to Be Selective With Your Business’ VPN…Here’s Why") “I just wanted to take a second to thank the sponsor of this video, \[insert VPN provider here\], for supporting the channel!” If you’ve been on YouTube in the past few years, this message likely sounds pretty familiar. Virtual private network providers have been taking advantage of the trend of influencer marketing to spread awareness of their largely obscure product—often, offering an enticing deal. While we have and will continue to promote the use of a VPN for business purposes, we wanted to clarify something here: these are not the VPNs we’re saying you should use. Tags: [Internet](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Network](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-important-to-be-selective-with-your-business-vpn-here-s-why#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-important-to-be-selective-with-your-business-vpn-here-s-why) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Should AI Development Be Stopped? Experts Say So](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/should-ai-development-be-stopped-experts-say-so) Friday, 09 June 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Should AI Development Be Stopped? Experts Say So](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-09-23/b2ap3_large_dubiousAI_582050354_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/should-ai-development-be-stopped-experts-say-so "Should AI Development Be Stopped? Experts Say So") It seems that you can’t turn your head nowadays without seeing artificial intelligence being incorporated into some software or platform. However, many leaders in the technology space have expressed their concerns about—as they put it—the “profound risks to society and humanity” that AI poses, outlined in an open letter. Tags: [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/should-ai-development-be-stopped-experts-say-so#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/should-ai-development-be-stopped-experts-say-so) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=485) [ 94 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=465) [ 95 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=470) [ 96 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=475) [ 97 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=480) [ 98 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=485) [ 99 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 100 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=495) [ 101 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=500) [ 102 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=505) [ 103 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=510) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=495) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=745)