Stop Hackers Dead In Their Tracks With This Easy Trick
Even if you have the most secure password in the world, people can still get into your accounts. There’s a very simple solution to making sure that doesn’t happen.
What is a VPN? And How Does it Work?
You’ve heard of a VPN, but how does it really work? And does it help me or hurt me when using it? Hive Systems has the answers.
How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords
You’re probably annoyed with everyone telling you to have a long, complex, unique password for every website, device, and account you own. Here’s why it’s important.
What Does my Router Actually Do?
You’ve always had that small box with some blinking lights and tiny arms sticking off it that never provides enough Wi-Fi coverage. But what does it do anyway, why is it like a tree farm, and most importantly, how can you secure it?
How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?
The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Enter the password manager.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and other Facebook Inc. services were down Monday morning starting around 11:30 AM ET.
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again! That means we're here to help you Do Your Part. Be Cyber Smart. We have tons of articles, graphics, and guides lined up for you for this year's themes, so stay tuned!
What Really Caused Data Breaches in 2020?
Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of only eight major categories. But we were interested in comparing what DBIR, Google, news outlets, and academia reported as the causes of those data breaches and the results were surprising.
Go Update Your iPhone and iPad NOW!
On the eve of their major hardware event, Apple has released emergency updates for iOS and iPadOS - go update now!
Hive Systems Featured on BARR Advisory’s cyBARR Chats
As part of our continuing partnership with BARR Advisory, our CEO and Co-Founder, Alex Nette recently participated in a panel discussion on “Simplifying the Zero Trust Model” as part of BARR Advisory’s cyBARR Chats program.
A Lifetime of Training for Just One Email
Employee training is the most effective method of reducing your company's susceptibility to phishing attacks. How confident are you that your coworkers know how to recognize and avoid a phishing scam? Learn more about ePHISHiency!
Not the Invasion They Warned Us About: TikTok and the Continued Erosion of Online Privacy
No, it’s not an alien invasion, it’s a data privacy invasion, and Will Smith can’t stop it.
Get it Together, Twitter-verse
Only 2.3% of Twitter users have 2-Factor Authentication set up, and most of them are using texts to receive it. Learn more about safer methods, like authenticator apps and security keys from our Social Media Protection Guide
Yes, People Are Really Still Using These Versions of Windows…
No matter what version of Windows you use, PrintNightmare affects you! Learn about the latest patches, updates, and versions
Unplug Your WD MyBook Now
Your baby photos, wedding videos, and important documents are at risk of hackers deleting them from half way around the world!
Don’t Let Ransomware Corrupt Your Data Completely
So your data’s been held for ransom. You’ve paid the hackers or someone else to recover your data, only to find out it’s been corrupted. Now what? Well, you can prevent this from happening with layered protections, like segmented backups. Hive Systems is here to help.
Here's How People Keep Track of Their Passwords
65% of people memorize their most-used passwords - are you one of them? For Password Week, Hive Systems is going to be bringing you the best ways to keep your accounts safe and your data secure.
Paying the Ransom is No Guarantee
If you've been infected with ransomware, what do you do?
Pay the ransom? Try to find a backup of your data somewhere? The bad news: the results are not always guaranteed.
World Password Day 2021
The first Thursday in May is World Password Day! Here are some of our best articles, infographics and more to help you strengthen your passwords!
Update your iPhone and iPad TODAY! (again)
Apple has released a critical fix for a critical problem on its devices - so update today!