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Learn about juice jacking and how to prevent you or employees from becoming a victim.  Here’s a new cyber threat to worry about: Juice Jacking. Read on to learn what about juice jacking and how to prevent yourself or employees from becoming a victim. What Is Juice...

What You Can Do to Prevent Cyber Attacks Targeting Employee Data Threat actors are targeting companies to obtain personal information about employees to use for tax fraud and filing false returns.   Your company stores all sorts of personally-identifiable data about...

Have you been following the news lately? The recent events between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are causing some concerns across the cybersecurity community. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a very important...

25+ Microsoft Excel Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity Are you getting your money’s worth out of this productivity tool? Find out how to save insane amounts of time and frustration with these 25 Microsoft Excel Tips   When it comes to processing data, Microsoft...

Quick Tips to Save Your Computer from Ransomware Are you struggling to remove vicious ransomware from your computer? These quick tips will help you (safely!) access information on your computer and get back online in no time.   You’ve heard about ransomware...

Careful – Your Windows 7 Loses Support in January 2020 If you use Windows 7, you need to be aware that Microsoft will end support for your operating system in January 2020. Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 10.   Windows 7 is an operating system that still...

Juice Jacking is another creative way that cyber attackers are accessing your data. Learn more about the concept and how to prevent it.   The public must be on guard for any cyberattack that comes their way; however, attackers are creative and are constantly...

Learn how AI helps businesses analyze customer provided data and IoT implementation important for growth, customer loyalty, and greater profitability.   There is so much data available to your business but getting a proper read on its importance an investment in...

Prevent Hackers from Stealing Your VoiP and Costing You Money Best ways to prevent your business from losing money because of hackers stealing your VoIP service. In 2017, telecom fraud amounted to $29.2 billion in losses to organizations and carriers, according to No...

BEC Scam Helps Hackers Steal Over $46M from Company How fast could your company lose $46M? BEC Scams do it in minutes. Find out how criminals hack CEO emails to earn themselves a huge payday at your expense.   Sometimes criminals hide in the shadows and sometimes they...

Learn how the advent of the Internet of Things has improved device connectivity and enabled businesses like yours to delivery consumer-driven solutions.   The Internet of Things (IoT) was first conceptualized in 1982 through the internet connection of a Coke machine...

HIPAA Compliance Basics – IT HIPAA Compliance If you are an organization subject to HIPAA, you need to understand and comply with all relevant requirements. Learn more about how this law applies to your company.   The Health Insurance Portability and...

Tips to Protect Your Mac Computer from Cyber Threats Mac computers have an excellent reputation when it comes to cybersecurity, but they can still be targeted. Find out about protecting your Mac from threats. Malware, ransomware, phishing—the cyber threats on the...

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without sending a thank you to all of the local businesses in our community and a special thank you to those who put their trust in us to manage their technology.   As we spend the day reflecting on what we’re thankful for, we...

Managed Detection and Response could be the solution businesses are looking for in a world where cybercrime is on the rise and security experts are hard to find.   Cybersecurity is becoming much more than just a buzz word as cyberattacks on businesses increase and...

SAML-enabled Enterprises Increase Network Security with SSO SAML helps organizations implement single-sign-on. End-users need a single username and password for system access. SAML simplifies management of network security   One of the first things most of us do when...

Need to Hire a Computer Repair Specialist? 5 Criteria to Consider Are You Ready to Hire a Computer Repair Specialist? Read about the 5 Criteria You Need to Evaluate to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person and Costly Mistakes   Computer use in the U.S. has grown exponentially...

Why Google Chrome Users Should be Concerned About Security Patches Does Your Organization Use Google Chrome? Find Out Why Recent Security Flaws Have Created an Urgent Need to Update Your Devices’ Browsers Immediately   If users in your organization use Google...

Learn from Marriott’s Example: Notification Responsibilities After a Data Breach Most states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have passed legislation regarding notification of security breaches. Know the laws in your state.   To...

HIPAA is an everyday stressor in the healthcare industry. A computer-based recordkeeping system can help keep records secure and HIPAA compliant.   For many in the health care industry, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is...

4 Reasons Not to Hire Printer Companies Thinking about saving money on your IT services with a printer company? Learn about the pitfalls and dangers of relying on support from companies without expertise.   Hiring a printer company to take care of your IT services can...

Why Organizations Need to View IT as Central to Success and Profit Think Your IT Department is Simply There to Make Repairs and Solve Minor Problems? Find Out Why It Should Be the Center of Your Organization’s Long-Term Strategy   Information technology (IT) is...

November 11th is Remembrance Day… A day where we stand united to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. And for all they’ve done, we say thank you. Thank you to those who placed themselves in harrowing situations in the name of...

Weak Points in Cybersecurity Hackers Love Do you know where hackers are most likely to gain access to your private data? Discover the favorite entry points and was how you can stop them.   It seems like every week that there are reports of another massive data breach...

Given how medical providers struggle with ensuring their data is safe, something had to be done to offer guidance. Read this blog about a new cybersecurity plan.   The picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is an ecosystem that stores images that are...

No matter how secure you may be right now, you could always be doing more. Have you double-checked your cybersecurity lately? Review the best practices below to strengthen your small business cybersecurity. When everything is going well, the last thing you want to do...

Downtime is bad for business. Whether you agree or not, it’s a fact – just a couple years ago, small businesses with up to 50 million in annual revenue reported that just a single hour of downtime cost them $8,600. Why Does Downtime Cost So Much? The main cost...

Businesses nowadays collect an incredible volume of data from various sources, including online sales, in-store-transactions, social media, and various other places. So how do you find value in that data? The simple answer: Organizing it properly within worksheets....

Don’t Be Confused When It Comes to Cloud Storage Options Cloud storage helps your employees share and collaborate like never before. Check out these three popular cloud storage solutions to find the one best for you!   Businesses are making the switch from...

Incredible Ways Technology Has Changed How We Do Business How has technology transformed your industry? Explore 5 important ways technology has recently changed how we do business, delight customers and grow businesses   It doesn’t matter which industry...

Tips for Avoiding and Reporting Facebook Identity Theft Financial fraud and access to confidential business data rank among scammers’ reasons for setting up fake profiles in Facebook identity theft schemes.   Right now, hundreds of people could be viewing your...

Happy Halloween! What better time than now to tell some scary stories? Ok, so they’re not “scary stories” per se, but facts that will alarm AND spook you. A cyber-attack happens every 39 seconds. Over 75% of the healthcare industry was infected with malware last year....

Unblock Geo-Restricted App Store or iTunes Content in a Few Clicks Discover how to quickly gain access to geoblocked apps via the App Store or iTunes with a few simple clicks whether you’re on on an iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC. Apple’s App Store and iTunes...

MSP Customer Communication Leads to Deeper Long-Term Retention Discover why it’s important that your managed services provider develops a regular communications schedule with each customer and what messages to convey. Managed services providers (MSPs) know that...

Now may be a good time to invite in cybersecurity specialists to evaluate your system and recommend ways to avoid cyber threats in 2020.   Techradar gurus predict that 2020 cyber threats will look a lot like the cast of characters responsible for many of the breaches...

Fitbit, a leader in health and technology, has recently introduced a new digital product to help individuals reach their goals faster with a more manageable approach. Fitbit Care is a combination of the company’s popular fitness tracking devices with a new health...

Can I Use Windows 7 After January 14, 2020 or Do I Have to Upgrade to Windows 10? If you’re still running Microsoft’s Windows 7 on your computer, maybe it’s time to upgrade to Windows 10. After January 14, 2020, Windows 7 won’t be supported.  ...

Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters, OH MY… Are you planning to let them into your network? Seriously… Cybercrime is rising at an incredible rate. A network is attacked every 39 seconds. What’s the quickest way to let these bloodcurdling creatures into your network? Run...

Insert a PDF Into a Word Doc Need to know how to add a PDF to a Word document? Head here and learn two tried-and-true techniques for seamlessly adding PDFs to any Microsoft Word doc.   Have you ever needed to insert a PDF file into a Word document? Let’s say you’ve...

Top Ways to Handle the End of Windows 7 in the Healthcare Industry Microsoft will end its support for Windows 7 soon. Learn how this will affect your healthcare organization and what you can do to prevent security problems.   Between the years 2009 and...