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In today's digital world, phishing emails have become one of the most common methods cybercriminals use to trick individuals and businesses into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. As an IT customer, educating yourself and your team on how to detect phishing emails to safeguard your business from potential threats is crucial. In this article, we'll explain how to spot a phishing email and explore how MSP solutions can help protect your business from cyber threats without selling you unnecessary products or services.

In today's digital age, small-medium businesses (SMBs) face many challenges when managing their IT infrastructure. From cybersecurity threats to software updates and technical glitches, the world of technology can sometimes feel like a maze. That's where IT Managed Services Providers (MSPs) come into play, serving as the guiding light that helps SMBs navigate the complexities of IT management. In this article, we'll break down what an IT-managed services provider is and how it can support SMBs daily, all while emphasizing the importance of having local representation. So, What is an IT Managed Services Provider?

When properly utilized, technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry. However, one of small business owners' biggest issues is overcoming common tech obstacles that hinder productivity. These issues range from minor inconveniences to serious threats that permanently shut down a business. In today’s blog, we’ve outlined 6 of the most common technology problems small business owners face regularly and how you can either avoid or resolve them. 1. Failing to Meet Industry-Specific Compliance Requirements 2. Lack of Strategic IT Planning 3. Inadequate Cyber Security Protection 4. Poor User Support 5. Poor User Asset Management 6. Lack of Training

“Know Ye That We Have Granted and Given License to Adam Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies by sea or by land, wheresoever they can, so that they share with us the half of all their gain.” These were the words of King Henry III of England as he issued one of the first letters of marque, effectively employing private sailors to bolster his naval power and fill the royal coffers, all under the guise of lawful privateering. This clever maneuver financed the kingdom’s ambitions and paved the way for the discovery and plunder of new worlds, all at the expense of England’s adversaries.

You are about to read a real story showing how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Remember to forward this to anyone making online payments and, better yet, your entire staff. The name of the company and principals has been withheld so they don’t become a further target. $43,000 Gone in The Blink of An Eye!

I get it—it's already passed, but each year, on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it is a good opportunity each year to do a quick check-in and ensure you’re using strong passwords to protect your accounts. Does not matter if it already passed; you can always have a belated celebration! The suggested ‘rule’ used to be to change your password every three months. With advanced tools like password managers and data encryption, experts now say the type of password you use is more important than how often you create a new one. We’re sharing up-to-date advice on how to make a strong password that will keep your account secure and hackers guessing.

Gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today, our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from paying a bill to ordering lunch for delivery, editing videos, and more. But with more capabilities come more risks. Because our phones are computers connected to the Internet, they are susceptible to the same security risks as any other computer. Worse yet, personal devices often contain private information like bank account numbers, which, if accessed by the wrong person, could result in dangerous and expensive problems like drained bank accounts, identity theft, etc. Still, despite the obvious risks, most people do not treat phones like the security threats they pose, making them easy, no-brainer targets for cybercriminals.

The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence). AI is now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier ways to rob you, extort you, or burn your business to the ground. As we write this, we know there’s a tendency to shrug and accept the “we’re all going to get hacked anyway” mantra to avoid dealing with it. Further, like overhyped weather reports, it’s also tempting to ignore the warning signs, thinking all this is just fearmongering rhetoric designed to sell stuff.

Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This practice not only jeopardizes the online presence of businesses and individuals but also poses a significant challenge in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security. The scariest part is that you can be a victim of a cybersquatting domain and not even realize it.