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Meet Gemini’s New Feature: Audio PDF Summaries
If you’re like most business owners, your inbox is probably overflowing with PDFs: Contracts, market reports, pitch decks, sales information; you name it. And although they probably contain plenty of useful information, many are long, dense, and require more time than you have available to read through them carefully. Google just dropped something that might […]
How Hackers Are Turning Antivirus Tools Into Malware Delivery Systems
If you thought your antivirus was the ultimate good guy on your network, researchers have some terrible news. Security researchers at Google’s Mandiant and its Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) discovered that threat actors have found a slick new trick: using antivirus tools for malware delivery by hijacking the very protection you paid for. The Wake-Up […]
Browser Security Report Exposes Hidden Risks for Enterprises
If you thought your company’s biggest cybersecurity headaches involved phishing emails or ransomware, think again. A brand-new Browser Security Report 2025 from security company LayerX just dropped some information that many security leaders weren’t expecting. The majority of today’s nastiest identity, SaaS, and AI-related risks don’t sneak in through the firewall. Instead, they actually hide […]
Google Tightens AI Security With Private Compute Launch
Although many companies are embracing the power of AI, many still have major concerns about data protection and privacy. Cloud-based tools can make quick work of tasks that once took hours to complete, but when they involve sharing sensitive information, users risk data falling into the wrong hands. To address these issues, Google is introducing […]
Tiny Typos, Big Breaches: The Hidden Email Threat You’re Probably Ignoring
When you’ve invested in security tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and a phishing training program, you probably think that you’ve safeguarded your business from cyberattacks. Unfortunately, there’s another sneaky email threat hiding in plain sight, and it doesn’t need malware or a hoodie-wearing hacker to hit your company. It just waits for you to make […]
Consistency Made Easy With Digital Checklists
When you own a business, consistency isn’t just a goal. It’s a necessity. Whether you’re managing a remote team or overseeing daily operations in a single office, one thing is certain: Paper processes that don’t support consistency are holding you back. Digital checklists keep your company organized, compliant, and on budget, without the headaches of […]
Centralized Management: The Key to Business Efficiency
Every successful business needs a clear management structure. Without one, decisions get delayed, communication breaks down, and goals start to drift. Centralized management addresses these problems directly. This approach gives authority to the leaders, whether individuals or groups, who make the major decisions for the organization, which mid-level managers across different departments then carry out. […]
Claude AI Vulnerable to Dangerous Prompt Injection Attacks
Researchers have discovered a security vulnerability in Claude AI, a popular AI assistant. Cybersecurity researcher Johann Rehberger says that Claude AI prompt-injection attacks allow hackers to manipulate the platform’s responses and steal sensitive company information. The problem starts with Claude’s code interpreter, the feature that helps it crunch numbers and write code. Sounds useful, right? […]
Small Businesses Thrive With Digital Document Management
Running a small business is an exciting juggling act. Between handling clients, managing employees, and staying on top of finances, the last thing most business owners want to worry about is paperwork. Invoices pile up. Contracts get misfiled. Employee records are scattered across three different folders. This chaos is where digital document management for small […]
Smarter Communication: VoIP’s Edge for Small Businesses
Does your business still have a landline-based telephone system? If so, you could be missing out on some of the powerful benefits of switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for calling. VoIP for small businesses has become the standard for companies that need flexibility without the price tag of traditional phone systems. Landlines lock […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
