6.5M LinkedIn passwords leaked |
One of the first things Internet users do when they sign up for a new service, or become a member of a website, is register a password they believe to be unique. This password is often the main form of visible security users have, and they trust websites with them. If a hacker gets hold of a password, it’s a big problem. This recently happened to LinkedIn users. LinkedIn is a popular social media site that caters to professionals and helps them to network and find jobs. In the past few days, news stories have emerged about how members’ passwords were leaked online. How passwords work What happened? The hacker then published the encrypted passwords online for other people to decrypt. LinkedIn has released an update to the mobile apps to plug this leak, but the passwords are still online. What does this mean for me? How do I know if my password was compromised?
Alternatively, you can go to lastpass.com and test your password. If you haven’t received an email, your password probably wasn’t leaked. We do suggest that, for security reasons, you change your LinkedIn password as soon as you can. You can do this by:
If you feel that your accounts are unsecured, or would like to enhance your current security, please contact us. We may have a solution for you. |
Print from iPad, no strings attached |
When Apple released the first iPad, the business community knew, almost straight away, that it was the next step in the evolution of computing. Three versions later and the number of managers and business owners using their iPad for business purposes has done nothing but increase. While it’s great, it’s not perfect, and one thing the iPad could improve upon is its integration with printers. |
Microsoft Word keyboard shortcut roundup |
Microsoft Word is probably the most widely installed program that’s not an operating system. It’s become so ingrained in computing culture that other word processing programs have a tough time competing, and have had to include the ability to read and edit Word documents. Of Word’s many features, keyboard shortcuts are among the most useful. |
Killer Office hacks - Android tablet |
As Android tablets become more commonplace in the business environment, many managers are finding that they want to edit and view documents, presentations and spreadsheet files on the tablet. Many, if not all, managers use Microsoft Office as their main office suite which poses a problem, as there’s no official Microsoft Office app for the tablet. |
Minimize risk by backing up data |
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) – a plan on how to keep your business operational during any adverse conditions – is an important process that every small business should implement. One of the major aspects of this is where you should backup your business’s data. Having a backup of your data is like an insurance plan for your company, with it, you’ll be able to keep operating during adverse conditions. |