According to the Global Tech Support Scam report by Microsoft, consumers have reduced their exposure and losses from scam activities due to increased use of ad blockers along with continuous efforts made by both software vendors and authorities to raise awareness and fight online fraud. [Read more…] about Tech Support Scams in 2020: Everything You Need to Know
Security
Top 3 Most Common Cyber Threats and Safety Solutions
For many companies, cyber security is important in keeping classified information secure. However, only 38 percent of organizations globally claim they are well equipped to manage a cyber-attack. This leaves 62 percent of companies who are likely inadequately prepared if there were ever a cyber security incident or data breach.
Cyber criminals are on the hunt for personal information, company information, and any other classified data that they can benefit from. Hackers are tapping into company user databases, using phishing attacks, and depending on human error to access this useful information.
Here are some cyber security threats and how businesses can take action in preventing criminals from tapping into classified data. [Read more…] about Top 3 Most Common Cyber Threats and Safety Solutions
Two-Factor Authentication in Remote Support Software
According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, 30% of all data breaches that happened last year involved the use of stolen credentials. While some of best ways to ensure maximum account data protection are to create a secure password, use only HTTPS websites and carefully study an application’s security features before buying/subscribing, all these might not be enough, when it comes to using remote support software. [Read more…] about Two-Factor Authentication in Remote Support Software
Security Features to Look for in Remote Support Software
Remote support security is by all means one of the most important factors to consider when looking for remote desktop software. With a truly secure remote support solution you will rest assured that both yours and the remote user’s data is fully protected from loss or unauthorized access. [Read more…] about Security Features to Look for in Remote Support Software
Main Types of Remote Tech Support Scams: How to Recognize & Avoid Them
We’ve written a lot about remote tech support scams in the past few years. As a leading remote desktop software vendor, we believe that it’s our duty to inform you about new cases and to ban those who misuse our application for fraudulent purposes. [Read more…] about Main Types of Remote Tech Support Scams: How to Recognize & Avoid Them
FixMe.IT & GDPR: Updates to Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
By now you all must have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect today and aims at providing EU citizens with greater control over how their personal data is collected, processed, stored and used.
We’ve already expressed our commitment to meeting the GDPR requirements in a previous article. Today, we’re excited to announce that we have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service in accordance with the key principles of GDPR, and made these documents as transparent as possible. [Read more…] about FixMe.IT & GDPR: Updates to Privacy Policy & Terms of Service