Category: Network Security

A recent Microsoft survey revealed that the number of reported tech support scams has grown by over 24% over the past year. While most of these incidents involve cold calls from fake customer service representatives, a substantial number of scams have also been initiated through website pop-ups and malicious email campaigns. Now, Malwarebytes has uncovered a new tech support…

When it comes to protecting organizations from the abundance of security risks today I am sure we would all like to spare no expense. But the reality is, we are all trying to do the best we can within our budgets. As a Managed IT Service Provider, it’s our job to help you strategically plan…

Switches, routers and firewalls are all essential pieces of equipment needed to run and protect your network. While these components are often confused due to their similar appearance (metal boxes with physical ports and LED status lights) each one serves a specific function. Here is a closer look at the distinguishing features and capabilities of…

Today, staying connected can be more a necessity than a preference. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Internet access allows you to work, communicate, and unwind wherever you go. Little wonder then, that a survey conducted by research group Statista, identifies Wi-Fi as the single most sought after amenity for hotel visitors across…

Windows 7 will be end of life on January 14, 2020.  This date may seem far away, but really to properly plan and budget for this significant upgrade, your planning should begin now. Microsoft estimates that typical migrations, which start with creating a plan and finish with a deployment, can take between 18 and 32…

While most businesses continue to invest in improving their technology infrastructure, they still face the ever-present threat of IT outages or failures known as business downtime. Any time that a vital system becomes unresponsive, you can expect adverse business effects. Collectively, these periods of network inactivity cost businesses an estimated 127 million person-hours every year…

Upgrading software applications that are no longer supported by Microsoft developers (or any other company) is a critical step in maintaining your network security. Microsoft will stop supporting certain versions of their products in 2018. This means they will no longer offer security updates to these products. Hackers are constantly on the lookout for known…

Compromised accounts and data breaches lead to reputational harm and embarrassment. They also put others at risk through the spread of malware, viruses and possible identity theft. You have enough to worry about when running a business, so what can you do to protect your organization? LOCK DOWN YOUR LOGINS! Use unique passwords Why are…