Allie Prange
Recent Posts
Social Media: A Cybercriminal’s Playground
We all probably have some form of social media today – whether it be Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram – you name it. A large percentage of individuals have accounts with all these social media avenues, while others have chosen to stay off any form...
TechGuard’s Complimentary Advisory Services – We’re Here to Help!
Feeling overwhelmed, vulnerable, and anxious? We completely understand. The process of acquiring a reliable cybersecurity program can seem like a daunting feat, especially at a time like this. In just a matter of weeks, the spread of COVID-19 has forced...
Changing the Narrative of “Young Hackers”
It started with a controversial poster in the UK – one of which was warning parents about their children and cybercrime - involving the Metropolitan Police and National Crime Agency logos. The poster all but confirmed that if your child was dabbling in...
Cybercriminals Capitalizing on Coronavirus
It’s evident that things have been going astray lately regarding our public health and there’s no escaping the “c” word when turning on the television, radio, or going online – it’s everywhere. The ongoing threat of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is...
TechGuard Celebrates 20 Years in 2020!
Big things are happening this year for TechGuard Security! We officially turned 20 years old on February 22nd, 2020 and couldn’t be more excited to celebrate throughout the entire year – what an outstanding milestone! Two decades of providing world-class...
Oh, the Places TechGuard Will Go!
Our team at TechGuard has been extremely busy with planning and attending multiple events around the US – from San Diego to San Francisco and all the way back down to Orlando – there’s no place we won’t go!
TechGuard Attends Vistage ChairWorld 2020
TechGuard Security has just finished up sponsoring Vistage 2020 ChairWorld in San Diego, California. Vistage International is a peer mentoring membership organization for CEOs, business owners and executives of small to mid-size businesses. One of the...
Another Day – Another Ransomware Attack
We say it time and time again – it’s not IF you’ll be the target, but WHEN? Ransomware attacks, cyberattacks, breaches – you name it – they’re happening every day, every week and growing at an alarming rate. But, why? Invincibility and lack of security....
Still Using Windows 7? New Warnings Issued for Personal Usage
The time has now come and gone for Windows 7 users to upgrade to the newest operating system, Windows 10. Windows 7 has officially said its goodbyes on January 14th of this year, ultimately meaning Windows has officially pulled the plug on its lifecycle...
New Year, New Threat Landscape: What to Expect in 2020
It’s no surprise that 2019 was an extremely turbulent year for data breaches, cybersecurity and overall privacy threats. Many businesses, big and small, learned the hard way about how critical it is to have a well-designed and secured cybersecurity plan...
Free Wi-Fi – A Game of Risk
All too often we find ourselves searching for free Wi-Fi access while on-the-go, shopping, patiently waiting for appointments, working or traveling. However, we tend to fall victim to free and available Wi-Fi networks because they seem simple, convenient...
Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyberattack – Know the Signs
*WARNING: content might inflict a sudden urgency to assess your company’s cybersecurity* You can never be too sure that your system is fully protected. Even with the latest technology, firewalls, software and security measures, you’re still a wading...
