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Critical Apache Struts Flaw Under Attack: Patch Now
Are you the business owner of a large enterprise like Apple, Amazon, or Microsoft? If so, you (alongside those in government agencies) likely use Apache Struts 2. Unfortunately, a critical Apache Struts vulnerability may place your company, employees, and consumers at risk, which we’ll delve further into below. What Is Apache Struts 2? If you […]
Office Mandates Are Driving Top Talent Away
The good news is that the old way of life is starting to seep back in, replacing the “new normal” lifestyle that originated in 2020. Masks are no longer mandated, and people feel safer out in public. However, the bad news is business owners like you have to make a difficult decision: bring workers back […]
Third-Party Integration for Google Code Assist Debuts
Your business may know that Google’s powerful AI-assisted coding platform, Google Code Assist, has a new update to make the tool even more useful and powerful. The update supports third-party integration for Google Code Assist tools, which supports faster, more innovative, and more accurate development. With access to third-party platforms, your businesses can access a […]
AI Creates Code, Developers Remain In Charge
“AI is going to take our jobs!” “Soon, everything will be done by robots.” Statements like these have become increasingly common. Now, with the explosion of generative AI tools, there’s a sense of impending doom in some industries, spurred on by the perception that AI will render human roles obsolete. What about your business, though? […]
Mastering Incident Response: Build a Winning Strategy
Has anything been more disruptive to business cybersecurity than AI’s entry into the mix? Its meteoric rise has meant that criminals possess increasingly powerful and effective tools with which to launch attacks—and businesses are prime targets. Mastering incident response is urgent, especially for business owners who would prefer to avoid the chaos that cybercriminals intend. […]
Old Digital Scams, New Tricks: Stay Informed to Stay Safe
Since the Internet became an integral part of daily lives, scammers have attempted to use all sorts of networks to steal from unsuspecting victims. There aren’t any members of Royal families in need of assistance or foreign lottery winnings waiting for us to claim them. That doesn’t mean that hackers aren’t coming up with new […]
Your Office May Be Full of Tracking Tech
Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? If you were an employee working in an office, you could trust your instincts. Many businesses are implementing tracking tech – employee tracking tools that monitor indicators like employee office use or productivity. In our increasingly data-driven world, business owners want to leverage this information. Knowing […]
Public Wi-Fi Risks: Protect Your Data Now
Your employees and customers have all visited stores and cafes or navigated public transportation systems offering patrons free Wi-Fi. Most people have happily connected to these networks, hoping for a faster connection or a quick update from work. Even so, considering the myriad of public Wi-Fi risks should spark some hesitation. Using freely available Wi-Fi […]
Enterprise Agility Starts with Empowering Your People
If you think back just five years, the world was completely different. Thanks to factors like the global pandemic and the rise of AI, businesses are facing disruption and change on an unprecedented scale. Unfortunately, most companies don’t feel like they have the enterprise agility to meet new challenges and adapt successfully. In today’s environment, […]
Automatic Framing Arrives for All Google Meet Users
If there’s one thing that almost everyone can agree upon, looking good on video calls for work can often feel more difficult than necessary. The latest Google Workspace updates may not be able to tame your bedhead or fix your tired eyes, but they will help keep your image in the right place so no […]
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.
