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In the wake of many ransomware and malware attacks worldwide, Microsoft is rethinking the fight against hackers with artificial intelligence and the cloud. Microsoft has taken on the challenge of using artificial intelligence to create a new form of antivirus software that can respond within a few hours rather than a few days to cyber attacks launched anywhere in the world. The havoc caused by the recent WannaCry virus and the emerging Petya virus has made it evident that software engineers are struggling to create security updates fast enough to combat the rate at which new threats are unleashed on...

While tech support scams can seem legitimate, they can rob you blind if you don’t know the red flags to look for. With the latest waves of cyber attacks taking place across the world, it is important to note that Microsoft tech support scams are much more common and can rob you of your identity, money, and personal information if you don’t know what to look for. Unlike the recent WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks happening worldwide, these tech support scams are less obvious that they are scams for people unfamiliar with how real tech support works for Microsoft and...

When creating a strong password, it is wise not to make a hacker’s job easier but avoiding these common mistakes. Just what makes a strong password? If you are one of the many people out there who have had a bank account, social media page, or email hacked, you are well aware of the value of having a strong password. Many people typically go with what they know and will remember easiest, however, this methodology has proven to have a significant negative impact on your data’s security. A good rule of thumb to remember is that the more familiar the...

Data protection can be more difficult if WE are the biggest danger to our own data. Data protection is on the minds of many business owners and IT personnel lately with the recent ransomware and cyber attacks happening all over the place. Many companies are switching over to cloud services to store their data on much more secure servers than their own on-premises machines can provide. Users of Office 365 use Microsoft’s own hardened servers to protect their sensitive data, allowing admins to focus on managing applications rather than the day-to-day tasks. While cloud storage on OneDrive is very secure...

Microsoft Garage has developed Dictate, its own speech-to-text tool that integrates directly with apps in Microsoft Office.   Dictate is the newest project to come out of Microsoft Garage, the Redmond giant’s experimental R&D department. This new tool will be available as an add-in for Microsoft Office for Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The new Dictation tab will allow users to utilize Cortana’s speech recognition system in conjunction with Microsoft Translator to provide a state-of-the-art experience for Office. There is compelling evidence that we all speak faster than we type in general. By speaking directly to your document, you can increase...