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Hackers Can Turn Siri And Google Now Against You
According to a report from Wired, though, a pair of researchers at ANSSI—a French government agency—have figured out a way to use radio waves to silently activate Siri or Android’s Google Now from across the room.
The hack takes advantage of the fact that a headphone cord can double up as a makeshift antenna, with hackers sending electromagnetic signals to the wire which are converted into audio input.
4 traits of a successful Business Continuity Plan
In today’s business world, companies with a business continuity plan (BCP) are more likely to survive a disaster than those that don’t have one. There are several components to consider when it comes to planning a business continuity plan, some of which are more important than others and must be included in order for a BCP to be successful.
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Shiny Gadget of the Month – iBackPack the future of backpacks
Are you a person who is constantly in motion? Maybe you like to get outdoors, or travel, or hike. Perhaps you are taking a class and going to school, or maybe your kids are in school or off at college. If any of the above statements describe you, you are going to think this new gadget is pretty cool -- and better yet it comes with everything you could hope for to quench your thirst for technology.
What SWK’s clients are saying: Cirrus Healthcare Products
ProductiveTech has added the expertise of SWK Technologies! You remain in great hands, just see what their clients have to say about them:
“We had a complete server blow out, but SWK had us back up and running the same day on a virtual server.
XcodeGhost – A new threat affecting apps within Apple’s own App Store
Over the weekend, a new threat to iOS devices was discovered. This time the threat affects anyone who uses the App Store, not just jailbroken devices or third-party apps.
The program is called XcodeGhost, and it is a malicious version of the Apple software, Xcode, which is used by developers to create apps.
How IT can add to your business value
We all know IT plays a valuable part in your company’s operations, but is it possible to quantify that value? By asking your IT guy the right questions you should be able to get an idea of what they are adding, or subtracting, from your business’s value.
How Managed Services boost productivity
Have you heard of Managed Services, but are still unsure of how they can help your business? Do you often hear IT providers trying to sell them with words and phrases like “productivity” and “more profits”? If you’re looking for a clearer description of just how Managed Services can increase your productivity, today is your day.
Getting to know ProductiveTech – DJ Walsh – Network Engineer
Back in June, DJ became part of the ProductiveTech team as a Network Engineer. As a Field Engineer DJ visits our clients directly onsite and remotely, installing or maintaining their desktops, as well as their servers and network environment. His favorite part of the job is the fast- paced nature of IT work, which allows him to continually learn new techniques and technologies and apply them first hand.