Philadelphia Technology Blog

Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure. But you also don't check them daily. Are they really locked and safe? A tiny crack or hidden weakness could have occurred. It's a disaster...

Staying ahead of threats is a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Reported global security incidents increased by 69.8% between February and March of 2024. It's important to use a structured approach to cybersecurity to help protect your organization. It's the...

You may be familiar with consumer-level IoT devices, often called ‘Smart Home’ technologies. For instance, you might ask Alexa to turn on your lights when you walk in the door. Or use a thermostat that gauges the temperature in different areas of your home through...

For nearly as long as passwords have existed, they've been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees need to pay more attention to the basics of good cyber hygiene. At...

Phishing. It seems you can't read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That's because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks.  A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials or launch a ransomware attack for a...

Microsoft 365 is the most popular major office productivity software. It has 48.8% of the global market share, just edging out Google's apps by a couple of percentage points. It's used by individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and larger enterprise...

Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code that hackers exploit. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues...

QR codes are everywhere these days—and convenient and easy to use. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters. You just scan them with your smartphone camera, and they can be used both offline and online. You’re then directed to a link, a coupon, a...

Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field. Every year, new threats, technologies, and opportunities emerge. Businesses of all sizes and sectors need to be aware of current and future cyber threats and plan accordingly.  At IT Acceleration, we believe that staying...