Doctor’s Visit – Cybercriminals I want you to take a second and imagine the thing you dread the most in the world. The thing that brings you the most anxiety when you know it’s coming up. Everybody has something. Got it? I bet at least a quarter of you thought of an appointment with your…
The Best Offense is a Good Defense It’s fall and for most of us, that means one thing: football season! Most Americans love sitting in front of the TV on Sunday to watch their favorite team battle it out on the gridiron. The touchdowns, the field goals, the interceptions, the big hits. It’s very exciting.…
Microsoft will be turning off Basic Authentication for E-mail for all tenants starting October 1, 2022. You can read the official announcement from Microsoft here: Microsoft Announcement This means that any device that is sending/receiving email must use modern authentication. Depending on the age and technical capabilities of your device it may or may not…
Almost every firm is experiencing staffing issues. Leadership must ensure they are maximizing employee productivity. I divide these productivity enhancements into three categories: hardware, software, and time management. Hardware improvements can be the addition of monitors, replacing aging hardware, and if applicable, providing remote work abilities. Adding just 1 additional monitor to workstations can boost…
Small firms are facing very difficult staffing challenges. Smaller firms are losing current employees and finding it hard to compete with larger firm’s dollars. I offer a couple of ways to retain your current employees and possibly attract new ones. Studies have shown that more and more workers are opting for flexibility over salary. This…
What is BEC? BEC is a Business Email Compromise. This basically means that a malicious actor has gained access to an email account. These attacks are typically the result of a credential being leaked on the dark web or a user falling for a phishing email and providing their credentials. In years past these attacks…
Having the right protections in place won’t alone protect you from today’s cyber attacks. Companies should also ensure they have the proper policies and procedures in place to protect against human mistakes. Some of these would be policies around money transfers, bank wires, and credit card activities. Also policies around sending passwords or other company…
Companies should not use Windows Home editions for business. There are many reasons why but the major highlights are: Windows updates can’t be properly managed in Home OS, they simply push all updates as they are released. Devices don’t come with BitLocker data encryption to protect your data in case of lost or stolen device…
During tax season we see a big up tick in tax scams. We suggest using the ARP method to protect from tax scams. Act Fast – File your taxes early and any attempts to trick you will be easily identified and protect you from someone trying to maliciously file with your social. Recognize – Educate…
Starting May 30, 2022, Google will no longer support the use of third-party apps or devices using only your google username and password. What does this mean? It means if you are using mail applications, older mobile phones, or using scan-to-email features on a copier they may no longer function. We have seen some firms…