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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tips to Improve Password Security

Tips to Improve Password Security

Passwords are unavoidable these days, whether they’re required to access an online account, or access the devices utilized to open these accounts. While both types of passwords can make for ideal security conditions, this is only the case if the passwords are strong; if your passwords can be accurately guessed by someone else, can you really label it as a security measure? New research from SplashData reveal that passwords are not being considered as much as they should be.

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4 Ways to Utilize Blockchain

4 Ways to Utilize Blockchain

With the rapid rise of Bitcoin’s value, and just as unexpected decline to less than half of its highest value, cryptocurrency has been placed into the public eye. Nevertheless, cryptocurrency is only one use of blockchain technology. Below we'll look at a few of its other potential applications.

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Tips for Safely Browsing the Internet

Tips for Safely Browsing the Internet

Most people love the Internet and use it almost every day. Let's review a few tips to avoid getting in trouble while browsing the Internet.

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Can Your Mobile Apps Be Trusted?

Can Your Mobile Apps Be Trusted?

Of course the iTunes and Google Play stores have made efforts to ensure that users can securely browse their app stores, but it’s unlikely that they can find every single malicious app out there before it taints someone’s device. Consequently, you must consider the following measures to ensure that you don’t put your company in peril by downloading unsecure apps. 

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Could Your Business Recognize a Social Engineering Attack?

Could Your Business Recognize a Social Engineering Attack?

As vital as the security solutions that keep a network safe are, they can be rendered futile if a cybercriminal is skilled in social engineering. Social engineering involves utilizing manipulation to gain access to protected resources. If your company and its team are vulnerable to a social engineering attack, your data security strategy is lacking an important piece. 

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Cognizance of Mobile Device Security is Critical in this Smartphone Era

Cognizance of Mobile Device Security is Critical in this Smartphone Era

With businesses these days relying significantly more on mobile devices, they have to be sure that the utilization of these devices doesn’t add security issues for the business. In lieu of the prominent role smartphones play in this modern business era, it is imperative that you find out how to protect your business. Below are a few ideas on "how to lock it up or lose it."

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Internet of Things Security is a Vital Business Concern

Internet of Things Security is a Vital Business Concern

The Internet of Things (IoT) is nearly everywhere these days; as a result, potential security risks are also nearly everywhere. Your company needs to take the risks associated with the IoT into account and prepare accordingly.

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Your Business Should Incorporate These Technologies in 2018

Your Business Should Incorporate These Technologies in 2018

As 2018 marches on, certain technologies and implementations are becoming more utilized by businesses. These trends are expected to continue, so businesses should embrace these technologies sooner rather than later. Below let's take a look at some of these technologies, why they are expected to develop, and how you can use them to benefit your business.

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2017 Security Lessons We Can Learn From

2017 Security Lessons We Can Learn From

2017 was litered with security issues ranging from threats and minor attacks to significant security breaches. A lot can learned from the misfortunes of other ill-prepared businesses about how to prepare for and deal with cybersecurity problems.

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4 Abilities an IT Project Manager Needs

4 Abilities an IT Project Manager Needs

IT project managers are an imperative part of any new technology initiative in your business; you should be looking for particular requirements when searching for a project manager for your latest project implementation. Listed below are some specific traits that your organization should look for in an IT project manager.

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A Trio of Cybercrimes Which Resulted in Guilty Pleas

A Trio of Cybercrimes Which Resulted in Guilty Pleas

Finally, a blog post that focuses not on the increasing number of ways that cybercriminals can hurt you and your business, but on the consequences these cybercriminals faced after being apprehended! 

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How to Utilize the Microsoft Edge Browser

How to Utilize the Microsoft Edge Browser

Most users would prefer to use Google Chrome instead of Microsoft Edge. To counter this fact, Microsoft has modified Edge to be more customizable to the user’s preferences. Let's take a look at how you can set up these features and settings.

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Tech Support Fraud Warning Signs

Tech Support Fraud Warning Signs

Tech support has one job: to help you with tech-related problems. Unless it's fraudulent tech support, that is. Many criminals will pretend to be a support tech to gain a target’s trust, with the intention to cause them serious problems. To keep your business safe, make sure that you are able to spot the warning signs of tech support fraud.

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Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day

The 28th of January marks Data Privacy Day, which is intended to increase awareness of the significance of data privacy and educate users and business owners of its advantages. Led by the National Cyber Security Alliance, there are numerous lessons the NCSA has to share with organizations as Data Privacy Day places their, and their clients’, privacy in the spotlight.

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When Spyware Comes With the Computer

When Spyware Comes With the Computer

Similar to other malware, Spyware is a problem for any business. Since your organization generates, collects, and uses considerable amounts of data, there is no lack of other businesses that want to get their hands on it. You spend significant time and money protecting your data against threats on the Internet, but what if the spyware came with the computer you just purchased? 

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Some Considerations You Need to Make Regarding the Internet of Things

Some Considerations You Need to Make Regarding the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is somewhat familiar to the world now. IoT devices are in your homes, in your offices, and in your pockets. While these devices are very helpful, they also add to some significant security hazards. Let's review some of the ways to limit these risks while still leveraging the IoT.

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Some Suspicions About the Internet of Things Won't Stop it From Growing

Some Suspicions About the Internet of Things Won't Stop it From Growing

Connectivity is one of the biggest advantages of mobile technology, but some developments have taken this aspect to wild heights. The Internet of Things is making companies rethink the conventions of connectivity in ways which had not been necessary. Unsurprisingly, the Internet of Things is forcing business owners and others to remain skeptical of connected technology to a certain degree, and a survey from Cisco highlights this trend.

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The E-Waste Dilemma

The E-Waste Dilemma

In homes and offices around the world, Technology has become nearly essentially, and one may find themselves replacing it more often than they expected. This leads to a significant amount of waste that can accumulate in your office; whether it's an extra smartphone, desktop, or something as simple as a random, non-functional hard drive. Disposing your dated, unnecessary technology isn’t as easy as placing paper into a recycling bin, however, and it shows in the amount of e-waste that infects the world every day.

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Just Because the Internet Goes Down Doesn't Mean There is Nothing to Accomplish

Just Because the Internet Goes Down Doesn't Mean There is Nothing to Accomplish

The Modern business relies on the Internet so much that, if the Internet went down, many employees wouldn't know what to do. There’s no need to surrender productivity simply because the Internet isn’t cooperating. There are numerous ways to get work done on a day that the Internet calls in sick.

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A Bug that Blurs the Lines Between CPU Modes

A Bug that Blurs the Lines Between CPU Modes

Just a few months after the firmware in their computer chips was revealed to be significantly flawed, Intel’s flagship product has yet again resulted in negative attention to the company. While the issue now has a fix, there was the possibility that a solution could reduce the functionality of the CPU.

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