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CUPS Flaw Amplifies Devastating DDoS Attacks
When you need to print a document, you might not think about what happens once you hit the “send to printer” button. However, discovering a significant security threat stemming from a flaw in computer-to-printer communication might have you paying more attention. Researchers found a flaw in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that hackers can […]
Excessive Alerts Causing Security Teams to Miss Attacks
How many messages do you receive daily via email, text, and messaging apps? More importantly, how many messages contain important information requiring action? Most likely, not very many. Message overload plagues nearly everyone in work and personal life, and it’s become a real problem for cybersecurity professionals who use multiple tools for cyber threat detection […]
Technology: The Driving Force Behind Enhanced Business Collaboration
Running a business is not like it used to be. You don’t need all employees gathering around a large desk during a presentation, all workers living within the same city, or even workers coming in for work every day. Thanks to technology’s role in enhancing business collaborations, communication efforts are at their peak at a […]
Unlock Valuable Customer Insights with Social Media Monitoring
More consumers are using social media to voice their opinions on products and services they’ve tried. That means social media is an invaluable source of consumer data for businesses. With the right social media monitoring tools, business owners can gain useful insights into their customers and make better connections. What Is Social Media Monitoring? Social […]
Cloud Storage: The Ultimate Solution for Managing Business Data
It’s no secret that managing business data can be tricky. Sure, you can store information on separate hard drives. But is that the best strategy for your business? Let’s take a closer look at how cloud storage can benefit your operations. Cloud Storage: The Basics So, what exactly is cloud storage? Basically, it’s a service […]
AI Enhances Team Building and Management for Businesses
As AI continues to evolve, business owners like you feel they must choose between AI and new talent due to limited funds. Some people think AI takes over the jobs of recruits, making hiring, training, and paying workers unnecessary. Others are wary of the new technology and would prefer a human-centric approach. The reality is […]
Stolen Credit Cards Used in Digital Wallets
Customer convenience is crucial to businesses, especially since this makes or breaks sales. The more options buyers have, especially at checkout, the more likely they are to complete a transaction and return to do further business. That’s why many companies like yours have digital wallets. Still, with the recent rise in stolen credit cards used […]
Staying Ahead of Phishing Threats
In this always-evolving digital era, business owners have more to worry about than retaining customers and observing market trends. Cybercriminals regularly search for program vulnerabilities to exploit and override poor security systems. Still, these are far from the only threats. Many believe phishing isn’t as dangerous if you can pinpoint it, but identifying it is […]
Data-Driven Decisions: The Key to Business Success
If you’re running a business, you know every decision is cause and effect. After all, you don’t simply release new advertisements or roll out new products and services without recognizing your target audience or customer preferences. Similarly, you don’t keep them in effect without testing their success rates since making business decisions mindlessly or keeping […]
Training the Next Generation in Technology
Gen Z is growing up entirely in the digital age. Also called the iGen, this generation has never known life without the internet. This makes them perfectly suited to take on roles in technology. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Many employers are finding that while these digital natives may have skills in using technology, […]
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.
