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Technology Changes and External IT
Technology changes and improves at an unprecedented rate. Seemingly every day, a new software, app, or device is released. Updates are sometimes released by the hour. With such a rapid rate of change, most businesses struggle to keep up on their own. It’s also...
National App Day
National App Day is December 12th! To celebrate, we’re looking at some of the most helpful apps for business. Some can save you time and money, others help your day to day operations run smoothly. Here are 5 apps to consider downloading to help take your business...
Red Flag It’s a Scam
Ecommerce has grown tremendously over the past two decades and online shopping is the norm for many Americans. In 2000, only 1% of retail sales in the US were eCommerce purchases. By 2010, that number was up to 7.2%, and by 2020, eCommerce sales made...
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“It can’t hurt to click” [WRONG]
The Threat Malware has evolved. In the past, you would see malware infecting users when visiting certain sites. It then moved to sending emails with alarming titles. Some even stating “you’ve been hacked” or “your account has been compromised.” Sort of ironic. These...
Managed IT | A Necessity for Small Business
A managed IT service provider Some say hindsight is 20/20 but wouldn’t it be better to be ahead of the game – to have a protection plan in place from a trusted service provider should a cyber-attack fall upon your business? A managed IT provider offers technology...
Latest Cyber Security Tactics
Social Engineering is a term used for a range of malicious attacks accomplished through human interactions. It uses phycological manipulation to deceive unknowing users into breaching standard security practices and giving away sensitive information. Microsoft reports...
Remote Working | Safety Tips
“According to a survey from Enterprise Technology Research, the percentage of employees working from home is expected to double in 2021,” (Reuters.com) In fact, there have been several large corporations stating they plan to permanently shift employees to remote work...
Social Media | Risks for your business
There is a clear benefit to business in being present across social media platforms. It’s an excellent way to host business-to-individual communications. It allows a business to listen and learn from both satisfied and dissatisfied...
Cybersecurity: Over-the-Counter vs Rx
Did you know your small business is a prime target? Criminal hackers know that small businesses owners have everything to lose. Targeting you gives them more of a guaranteed payoff. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses and only 14% of small...
Is Email Ever Secure?
Is Email Secure? The short answer is no. Because email is sent over the internet, usually in an unencrypted fashion, standard email is not secure. This is important or remember when considering what information your company shares by email. What Can I Send? It’s...