We’ve talked previously about how to protect yourself from phishing scams. But is phishing something you should even be concerned about? How does phishing actually affect businesses? Does it actually affect businesses at all?
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We’re big advocates of the cloud. But if you’re new to the cloud, one concern you may have is whether or not cloud storage can fail. It can! Cloud storage data loss is a valid concern. The cloud is not fool-proof by any means.
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Did you know that the most popular password in 2018 was “123456”? Or that the second most popular was “password”? Third place was “123456789” and fourth place was “12345678.” Talk about making things easier for hackers! Let’s take a look at what the best length is for passwords, then whether you really need to worry about having a complex password or not.
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If you’ve ever had someone access any of your online accounts without your consent, you know what a pain it can be. Depending on what is accessed, it can range from being annoying to being a huge problem. So when you get a phishing email that’s trying to steal your login information, how do you report it so that others aren’t taken advantage of?
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Many of our clients have a background in a traditional corporate environment. As a result, they often have experience with a Microsoft Exchange Server for their email and calendar. But now that Office 365 is an option, it’s not always clear which of the two is the better choice. How can you decide which one is right for you and your organization?
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You’ve probably heard about ransomware for some time now. But if you’re like most small and medium business owners you may not really know what it is. You may also be assuming you shouldn’t be worried about it. In reality, you’re probably a better target than most large businesses!
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In recent years, we’ve been helping more and more organizations make the switch to Office 365. However, since it comes in a few different versions, you may be worried that you’ll pick the wrong one. Let’s take a look at what is included in the two versions that people consider most often: Office 365 and…
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Just a few years ago, ransomware sounded like something out of a late ’90s hacker movie. Someone uses malicious software to lock you out of your computer then demands you pay a ransom. Unfortunately, it’s a reality in today’s business world! Let’s take a look at how a ransomware attack works, the real cost of…
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In our business, we’ve found that while many people fear the cloud, they don’t realize they’ve actually been in it for years. Did you know social media services and webmail services are both cloud-based services? In fact, cloud storage is probably safer than the mailbox at your house! What is the cloud? There’s a joke…
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If you’ve listened to IT professionals at all in the past ten years, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard advice like, “Your password needs to be longer,” and “Change your password often.” Do any of those sound familiar? Well, if you’ve tried to follow any of that advice, you may have sticky notes on your…
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