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Unfortunately, malware is not a foreign term, in fact it’s pretty well known to anyone that uses a computer. There are several types of malware, as well as mediums in which you may receive it. So, before you click on that link for the free cruise you won, think about all of the personal data you could be giving away.

Technology can be a powerful tool for New Jersey-based nonprofits, but only if it is used correctly. This is because technology can be quite costly, and spending on the wrong tools can seriously hurt any nonprofit’s cause.

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Fortunately, there are many low-cost, and even free, tech tools these days for a variety of uses.

Most people are aware of terms like phishing and malware, but do you know those are a part of a larger scheme called social engineering? This is not a new kind of fraud, in fact it’s been used for many years to manipulate a wide range of people into giving up important data about themselves or workplace.

As discussed in “Educational technologies pros and cons, Part 1,” educational technologies (EdTech) are empowering schools to maximize their capability to offer blended or hybrid learning arrangements. But the use of EdTech is not only facilitating the new normal way of learning — it's also improving student engagement and more.

New technologies have always played a role in the development and implementation of various educational strategies throughout history; recent developments in response to the challenges of the pandemic have taken this up a notch. These days, many educational administrators are turning to educational technology (EdTech) to facilitate learning, improve student engagement, and maintain the high academic standards their institutions are known for.

Many New Jersey retailers are now exploring the potentials of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), recognizing several benefits that are hard to pass up. Most retailers have used traditional analytics for decades, so it makes sense to take it up a notch and leverage technology to easily generate actionable insights for business managers and owners.

An organization’s readiness to respond to or recover from any IT security incident determines whether it will survive or shut down after a cyberattack. And with most companies adopting remote or hybrid work models, it’s even more challenging to prepare for cybersecurity incidents.

Mobile devices are so ubiquitous and full of useful features that it’s not surprising that medical professionals use these when administering healthcare services. For instance, nurses, doctors, and caregivers use tablets to access and update patients’ charts.

Cyberspace is littered with millions of malicious actors that can derail your business activities, and one of the most notorious ones are credential stuffing attackers. These crooks were responsible for 193 billion attacks in 2020 alone, and they did not discriminate against what they could take from victims.

In jungles and savannas, some animal species tend to gather in bodies of water to ward off the heat or have a drink of water. Many hunters use this predictability to easily snipe big game. Black hat hackers apply a similar principle when they launch a web exploit known as a watering hole attack against an organization.