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While virtualization security is not often talked about, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to the success of your business. So what are some of the security risks posed by virtualization? And how can you mitigate them? Here are some answers you should consider. Security risks of virtualization […]

As companies go to the Internet to conduct their business, their IT security becomes more vulnerable to many hackers and viruses. That’s why it’s even more important to recognize whether or not your systems are under threat from malicious software to swiftly fend off the infection. So how do you know if your company’s IT […]

Dear Kevin:

Just wanted to take a moment and tell you that SWK Technologies has been fantastic to work with over the past five years. Your company understands our business and provides excellent support service when needed, not several days later.

Ad blocking is here to stay. Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox all have extensions that make it possible, and now Opera has added an ad blocking feature directly into the browser. Should your business be concerned? Well it all depends on how much money you spend on online ads. Here’s the lowdown on Opera’s new […]

Just when you thought your Mac was safe from security threats, here we come with troubling news. There’s a new form of scareware in town that’s been fooling Mac users into purchasing illegitimate software. However, in all fairness, this one is quite convincing.

The smartphone. It seems like the last safe haven from online security threats. As yours rests snugly in your pocket, you’d never think a virus, Trojan, or other malware could touch it. Even if one did, you think, how much damage could it really cause? Well, we’ve got some bad news for Android users: New malware can cause catastrophic damage to your phone and data.

You may have seen in the news last month that a hospital fell victim to a cyberattack. The Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center was in a state of emergency after ransomware infected their network and held it for ransom.

The attack compromised the hospital’s functionality and the staff was unable to access patient records such as x-rays, lab reports, MRI results, etc.

Perhaps you may have noticed SWK’s awesome new logo. Haven’t yet? Check it out. It’s right there at the top of this page. Not only do we have a new logo, we also have a brand-new website, and it’s pretty fancy. Haven’t seen that yet either? Check it out at www.

Whether you want to have a darker color scheme, run several apps at the same time or have multiple desktop displays, Windows 10 gives you many options to personalize your PC. And while some customization options are less obvious than others, it is well worth the effort to get your Windows 10 to act and […]