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Mac Users – Urgent Security Alert: Protecting Your Mac from Banshee Stealer Malware

Mac Users – Urgent Security Alert: Protecting Your Mac from Banshee Stealer Malware

by Mike Foster | Jan 11, 2025 | Alerts, Apple, Apple Virus, Mac Protection, Mac Virus, Malware

Mac Users – Beware of Current Malware There is a virus for Mac named Banshee Stealer that is potentially affecting millions of Mac users. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS REQUIRED: – Never enter your Mac user or admin password unless you recognize the need to enter it because...
Your Advanced AI Models Are Now Learning to Give Fake Answers

Your Advanced AI Models Are Now Learning to Give Fake Answers

by Mike Foster | Dec 27, 2024 | AI, Best Practices, IT Risk Management, IT Security, Technology Safety Tips, Uncategorized

We’ve renamed our sweet, playful Golden Retriever “She didn’t mean to” since she’s unaware of her ability to cause damage. Just like when she bumps into the vase in the hall, it falls to the floor, shattering; even though there was no...
Which AI Chatbot is Best? The Executive’s Guide for When to Use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity

Which AI Chatbot is Best? The Executive’s Guide for When to Use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity

by Mike Foster | Nov 30, 2024 | AI, Executive Tips, Executives and IT, Technology Tips

Executive Summary: AI chatbots – ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity – bring unique strengths to business tasks, from data analysis to strategic communication. Why have just one star player on your team when you can have several? While many executives...
When Cybersecurity Fails: How to Respond if Your Small Business Gets Hacked

When Cybersecurity Fails: How to Respond if Your Small Business Gets Hacked

by Mike Foster | Sep 26, 2024 | Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Security Breach

A concerned CEO asks: Is there a way to detect and remove malware on a small network after a breach? Immediate Action if You Suspect a Breach: If a clever hacker duped you into doing something that resulted in a suspected security breach, and you received a prompt...
Captivate Your Family with the Night Sky: Smartphone-Based Telescope Pointing Opens Up the Cosmos

Captivate Your Family with the Night Sky: Smartphone-Based Telescope Pointing Opens Up the Cosmos

by Mike Foster | Sep 7, 2024 | Technology, Uncategorized

Rather than cybersecurity and AI, this special edition blog post is about a way that might bring you and your family joy. It’s about using smartphone guidance technology for telescopes to rediscover the wonders of the night sky, and you might find it...
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