Security – tkc.io

Mac Malware Sites

TKC Admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:56 +0000

AppleInsider’s Andrew Orr has an informative article on a new way to get your Mac infected. This newer variant is trying to catch users off-guard by delivering its payload via Mac Script Editor. Mac users can avoid this technique by recognizing that macOS doesn’t rely on browser-triggered scripts for maintenance tasks. Websites that claim they […]

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What is a BEC Attack and Why Should You Care?

TKC Admin — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:01:56 +0000

BEC stands for Business Email Compromise. And we promise that it’s the last acronym that we’ll us in this blog post. Everyday, spam filters deal with an onslaught of emails that are either: a) Definitely fake b) Possibly legitimate That’s it. There is no “100% bonafide” option here. Email is always suspect, when it comes […]

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Beware of Fake Support

TKC Admin — Fri, 27 May 2022 13:30:43 +0000

CEO scams, phishing emails, fake texts…the companies that we work with are always on the lookout. But managed service providers can be part of the problem. We’ve been diligent about letting users know but it pays to reinforce a couple of our rules. These are the things that we’ll never do. We’ll never email, message […]

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Cybersecurity: 5 Weaknesses That Hackers Exploit

TKC Admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:39:45 +0000

NOT AS EASY AS “SET IT AND FORGET IT” Keeping your business safe isn’t a one-time thing and it’s not just a matter of adding firewalls and antivirus software. Cybercriminals take advantage of all sorts of vulnerabilities in your company. Some are digital. Some are human. Ransomware meltdowns have grabbed headlines but a lot of businesses […]

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Remote Users and Security Updates

TKC Admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:54:20 +0000

With everyone settling into work from their home digs, it’s important to make sure that the attitudes surrounding good computer security aren't falling by the wayside.

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We’ve Got Some Fancy Masks

TKC Admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:32:00 +0000

Our confinement hasn’t changed our approach to technical support. We try to do it with a little flair.

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Coronavirus IT Update – Remote Workers and Covid-19

TKC Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:14:27 +0000

Coronavirus: what have learned these first few weeks.

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Secure Passwords

TKC Admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:36:23 +0000

Okay. I think we’re good. If you’d like to give your passwords are checkup, the cloud password management company Bitwarden has a fun site for you. Of note, the password you enter isn’t sent to their site. It uses computational analysis in the browser.

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What Happened to Our Facebook Page?

TKC Admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:21:24 +0000

Years ago, we didn’t have a Facebook page. In 2017, we started an experiment. Basically, we wanted to research the traffic type and influence that Facebook had on our business. As a security driven company, this was risky. The goal was simple: see if, within 12 months, what appreciable change Facebook had (positive or negative). […]

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Smishing: It’s Phishing for Your Phone.

TKC Admin — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:43:37 +0000

Next time you get an SMS, you might want to think twice before clicking a link in it. SMS-based phishing has been on the uptick. It’s email brethren often hits your spam filter but who’s filtering your text messages? Smishing often takes the form of an official looking password reset, account notification or security alert. […]

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