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##  [Yes, You Can Outsource Hacking](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking)

  Wednesday, 17 November 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to hire a hacker to perform a specific task? Thanks to the findings of Comparitech, we can get a look into the average pricings of various hacking services that can be found on the Dark Web. While we would never condone ever taking advantage of such services, it’s a fascinating look into the business of cybercrime, and one that can give you an idea of just how easy and accessible it is for hackers to make your life difficult.

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##  [Are Smart Speakers Spying on You?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you)

  Monday, 15 November 2021

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Over the past couple of years, more and more people are using smart speakers to help them manage their day-to-day lives. Some people use them as their personal assistants, some just use them to help them remember things they would tend to forget otherwise, others just use them as extremely complex thermometers. Regardless what the use is, one question will always be near the surface about these devices: Are they secure? Let’s take a look at the many issues surrounding smart speaker security.

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##  [Microsoft is Sending Mixed Signals About Remote Work](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-is-sending-mixed-signals-about-remote-work)

  Friday, 12 November 2021

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Have your opinions of remote work changed at all over the past year and a half, or do you still want your employees to return to the office in full force? Many major companies, despite initially advocating for remote work, are sending mixed signals on the topic, including Microsoft. What can we learn from the experiences of these companies?

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##  [VoIP Delivers for Businesses with These Features](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/voip-delivers-for-businesses-with-these-features)

  Wednesday, 10 November 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Business has changed, so the tools your organization uses must evolve as well. One element of your business that has not only got more affordable, but also offers robust integrated features is your telephone system. Today, you can get some pretty impressive features as a part of a hosted VoIP implementation. With collaboration being more important than ever to keep costs down, having the tools you need at the ready is more crucial than ever.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Instant Messaging Strategies that Work](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-instant-messaging-strategies-that-work)

  Monday, 08 November 2021

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Instant messaging can solve a lot of problems for small businesses, and it can make for a much more dynamic work environment compared to the passive one created by sending endless emails. However, this is only true if you are using instant messaging correctly. How does one go about doing that?

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