# 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.

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##  [What Most Often Leads to a Data Breach?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-most-often-leads-to-a-data-breach)

  Monday, 04 April 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Data breaches—any event where a business’ confidential data is viewed, copied, or stolen by an unauthorized person or party—are a serious problem. Unfortunately, they are also a serious problem that can be caused by no shortage of situations. Let’s review some of the causes of business data breaches so you’ll know what to keep an eye out for.

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  [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Have Passwords Finally Outlived their Usefulness?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/have-passwords-finally-outlived-their-usefulness)

  Monday, 28 March 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Passwords have been a primary data security measure since 1960, when MIT researcher Fernando Corbató suggested the practice—although even he is reportedly slow to take full credit. Why? Well, if you ask Corbató (and his contemporaries, who were the first to implement passwords as we’d recognize them today), the security concerns were limited.

So, have we reached the point where it would be best to replace passwords as the default authentication measure?

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Passwords](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [Access Control](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/access-control)

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##  [While Fun, Those Social Media Quizzes Can be Dangerous](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/while-fun-those-social-media-quizzes-can-be-dangerous)

  Monday, 14 March 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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We’ve all seen our friends and family sharing quizzes on their social media profiles, prompting people to find out what their celebrity stage name or what Hogwarts house you would be in, or to share what their first concert experience was. These fun, lighthearted quizzes are a great way to get to know a little more about the people we’re connected with… and that’s the biggest problem.

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  [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Take a Long Look at Your Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/take-a-long-look-at-your-cybersecurity)

  Wednesday, 09 March 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Gauging the effectiveness of your cybersecurity can be a bit of a daunting task, especially when asking if it could make a major difference in protecting your organization’s network infrastructure. If you want to track and measure your business’ cybersecurity preparedness, here are four steps to help you perform an evaluation.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Ransomware Isn’t the Only Malware You Need to Know](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-isnt-the-only-malware-you-need-to-know)

  Friday, 25 February 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Network security could mean any number of things, but more often than not, people are using the term as a blanket statement against the dreaded idea of malware and its many forms. Today, we are discussing how vast the world of malware can be and how often you might find yourself misunderstanding what it exactly is. Knowing all this can help you identify if you have become a malware victim or not.

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  [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Building a Secure Environment for Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/building-a-secure-environment-for-collaboration)

  Monday, 14 February 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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More workplaces than ever before are utilizing the power of remote technology, but this also creates problems with security that must be addressed. How can you ensure that your organization isn’t putting itself at risk as a result of this general displacement of your workforce? Let’s discuss some action items you might choose to implement for your business.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)

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##  [Your Employee Data is Important to Protect Too](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-employee-data-is-important-to-protect-too)

  Wednesday, 09 February 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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When we talk about data privacy in a business, the default is to generally think about the data the business has collected and compiled from its clientele. However, that’s just one type of data a business has. There’s also a lot of data that is collected by the business about that business’ employees. So, how well protected is this data?

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  [Privacy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Users](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Information](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information)

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##  [What’s the Difference Between a Security Incident and a Breach?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-security-incident-and-a-breach)

  Wednesday, 02 February 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Cybersecurity is an important subject for a business’ entire team to appreciate, particularly when it comes to the minute differences between different terms. For instance, a layperson might hear “breach” and automatically think “security incident.” While this technically isn’t incorrect, per se, the two terms aren’t really synonymous.

Let’s take a few moments to dive into the minutiae and define these two terms more clearly.

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  [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [When It Comes to Ransomware, It's Best to Avoid It](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-ransomware-its-best-to-avoid-it)

  Wednesday, 26 January 2022

  [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)

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Ransomware is widely regarded as one of the worst modern cyberthreats out there today, and there's plenty of evidence to support this. These attacks and their aftereffects can devastate businesses of all industries. Let's consider why it is that ransomware is so dangerous, and what can be done to fight it.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2022… So What Can You Do?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2022-so-what-can-you-do)

  Friday, 21 January 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Ransomware has been commonplace for years, with no sign of it going anywhere anytime soon. Let’s take a few moments to examine the state of ransomware right now, and review how to keep it from impacting your businesses.

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  [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [3 Common Technical Issues We’re Here to Help With](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-common-technical-issues-we-re-here-to-help-with)

  Friday, 14 January 2022

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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There are times when you experience computer problems and you might hesitate to call in the big guns to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, the reality is that many businesses are under the impression that calling experts to handle their computer problems will leave them in a difficult position financially. We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen! Here are three common computer repair problems that you might—just might—be able to solve in a simple and easy way.

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  [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Computer Repair](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer-repair)   [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [Emerging Cybersecurity Trends for the New Year](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/emerging-cybersecurity-trends-for-the-new-year)

  Wednesday, 29 December 2021

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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If there is one shared priority most businesses and other organizations need to have it’s a strategy on how they are going to go about securing their network, infrastructure, and data from the numerous threats they face. Let’s take a look at three of the most crucial issues surrounding organizational cybersecurity as we head into the new year.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Smart Devices Can Become a Security Problem](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smart-devices-can-become-a-security-problem)

  Monday, 27 December 2021

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Smart devices and Internet-of-Things devices in general have taken the world by storm, and a home without at least a handful of smart devices is quite rare to find these days. However, smart devices—or devices that connect to the Internet to perform various functions—must be approached with a certain level of caution.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Internet of Things](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things)   [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [How Our Team Helps Protect Christmas from Krampus](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-our-team-helps-protect-christmas-from-krampus)

  Friday, 24 December 2021

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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The holiday season has a variety of famous key players, including the likes of Santa, Rudolph, and the rest of the North Pole crew. Each year, they use their magic to help spread goodwill and joy to all the nice children of the world… but did you know that they are also responsible for protecting those who make the naughty list from Santa’s villainous counterpart, Krampus?

As the official managed service provider for Santa’s operation, we have been cleared to share the story about how we’ve helped defy Krampus to save Christmas.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Holiday](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday)

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##  [So, Your Data Was Breached… What Do You Do Now?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/so-your-data-was-breached-what-do-you-do-now)

  Wednesday, 22 December 2021

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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Data breaches are an unfortunate reality in this day and age, even during the holiday season. While it is important to do everything you can to prevent these kinds of disasters, you need to be prepared to deal with it—both in terms of your operations, and in terms of communicating with your clientele.

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  [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Disaster Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Fake Ransomware Shows That Fear is Often Our Worst Enemy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/fake-ransomware-shows-that-fear-is-often-our-worst-enemy)

  Wednesday, 15 December 2021

  [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)

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There’s no way around it; ransomware is bad stuff, plain and simple. The first half of 2021 saw a massive increase in ransomware attacks that made the lives of countless individuals and business professionals difficult. However, a new trend is surfacing, and it’s one that you might be surprised to see: fake ransomware threats.

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  [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Twitch Creator Information Exposed After Hack](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/twitch-creator-information-exposed-after-hack)

  Friday, 10 December 2021

  [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)

 [ ![Twitch Creator Information Exposed After Hack](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-10-21/b2ap3_large_286092166_streaming_games_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/twitch-creator-information-exposed-after-hack "Twitch Creator Information Exposed After Hack")

Twitch, Amazon’s popular streaming service where gamers and content creators broadcast to wide audiences, recently suffered a data breach. Thanks to this data breach, folks on the Internet now know just how much these content creators make, and it has exposed a whole new issue that Amazon must resolve.

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  [Internet](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)   [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [MosaicLoader Malware Uses Cracked Software to Steal Your Credentials](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/mosaicloader-malware-uses-cracked-software-to-steal-your-credentials)

  Wednesday, 08 December 2021

  [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)

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Many threats immediately make themselves known on your device the second they install themselves, like ransomware and other types of malware. Others, like this newly discovered threat called MosaicLoader, discreetly install themselves in the background of your device and cause problems behind the scenes.

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  [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Windows Suffering from MSHTML Exploit](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/windows-suffering-from-mshtml-exploit)

  Monday, 06 December 2021

  [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)

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A vulnerability in Microsoft’s MSHTML browser engine has been discovered and tracked by Kaspersky. It is being exploited all over the world right now. How can you avoid this vulnerability so that it doesn’t affect your business? Let’s find out.

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  [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [How to Avoid Becoming the Next Data Security Cautionary Tale](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-avoid-becoming-the-next-data-security-cautionary-tale)

  Monday, 09 August 2021

  [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)   [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

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Data security isn’t a matter to be taken lightly, as too many businesses have found out the hard way. Unfortunately, there are far too many simple ways to correct common security issues - enough that it’s foolish not to do so. We’ll review a few ways to fix security issues, after discussing one of, if not the, most egregious security failings in modern history.

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  [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Maintenance](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/maintenance)

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