Written by: Jay H. If you’ve paid any attention to recent news, you’ve likely seen ransomware stories dominating major headlines. The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack is just one example of the devastation a cyberattack can cause. However, many small-medium business (SMB) owners still don’t consider themselves to be at risk despite the abundance of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further

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Written by: Jay H. According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, weak cyber hygiene practices are responsible for a string of new successful cloud attacks. Despite having security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), other bad practices allowed cybercriminals to conduct cloud attacks on organizations. The attackers used various methods, including phishing, brute force login attempts, and “pass-the-cookie”

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Written by: Jay H. When Microsoft first released Windows 10 in 2015, they warned that upgrading the operating system would be free for only a limited period. However, nearly six years later, an easy method to upgrade to Windows 10 still exists. If you’re using Windows 7 or 8.x and want to update, here’s how to upgrade to Windows 10

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Written by: Jay H. Nowadays, cybercriminals have their sights on the healthcare industry due to its sensitivity and vulnerability. Since November 2020, cyberattacks against healthcare organizations have increased by 45 percent. Healthcare establishments now realize that they have to provide their patients with medical care and protect their sensitive data from malefactors. How can healthcare providers do both? Luckily, there is a

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Written by: Jay H. The coronavirus pandemic brought rapid digital transformation and changed how we do business forever. Most organizations scrambled to transition their workforces to remote environments, seemingly overnight. Despite the chaotic transition, many employees and employers alike have grown fond of teleworking. Even after the pandemic (eventually) subsides, the verdict is clear – remote work is here to

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Written by: Jay H. Technology has come a long way in the agricultural industry. No longer do agribusinesses simply rely on tractors and balers to get the job done, but they now leverage complex technology in modern farm operations. Given the sophistication of these new technologies, farmers are turning to managed IT service providers (MSPs) to handle their unique information

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Written by: Jay H. Your law practice relies on information technology to operate. However, issues arise with technology that your in-house staff may not have the capabilities to manage, including outages, data loss, regulatory compliance, cybercrime, and cloud migration. For this reason, many law firms are partnering with managed IT service providers to handle their information technology needs. Benefits Of

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Written by: Jay H. One of the biggest cybersecurity mistakes organizations make is thinking they are “too small” to be targeted by hackers. Every business is at risk of data breaches, malware, ransomware, or other cybercriminal attackers. Yet, data shows that some industries are some susceptible than others. Mainly, industries such as healthcare, finance, and education have been prime targets

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Written by: Jay H. Your financial firm, like most organizations, relies on information technology for daily operations. However, issues arise with technology that your in-house staff may not have the capabilities to manage, including outages, data loss, regulatory compliance, cybercrime, and cloud migration. For this reason, many accounting and financial firms are turning to managed IT service providers (MSP) to

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Written by: Jay H. Business collaboration tools like Microsoft 365 have been the backbone of many organizations throughout the pandemic. However, according to a new survey from data management firm Veritas Technologies, employee misuse of these channels can put company data at risk. The report highlights the dangers of misusing instant messaging (IM) and collaboration tools and offers organizations ways

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