PayPal money request scams are affecting small businesses in Northeast Ohio. An eagle-eyed client of ours recently avoided losing several hundred dollars by recognizing a fake money request.
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CRU Solutions Celebrates 40 Years
Act with integrity and do the right thing. Be helpful and truthful. - Jim Kerr
These words motivate every team member at CRU Solutions. They guide how we interact with each other and with our clients. Jim Kerr has cultivated this approach since he began the business 40 years ago.
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How to Dispose of Old Computer Equipment
You’re moving to the cloud so your servers are obsolete and your IT support team is installing new desktops. How do you dispose of your old computer equipment?
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How Cybercriminals Get Your Email Address
A client recently called us out of frustration with a phishing email. He demanded to know why we couldn’t stop cybercriminals from emailing him. He’s tired of worrying about clicking on links and attachments. He wanted to know how he could keep his email address out of the wrong hands. Here's how cybercriminals get your email address.
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How to Adapt Your IT for Flexible Work Plans
Flexible work plans are here to stay, and along with them come opportunities. Make sure you’re adapting your IT to stay ahead. Consider these tips to help your team work safely and effectively wherever they are.
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How to Stay Ahead of Creative Phishing Tactics
Creative phishing tactics are on the rise. Cybercriminals are constantly updating their tricks, techniques and procedures to bypass various security measures. Since up to 90% of data breaches begin with phishing, here’s what’s new out there and how you can stay ahead.
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Why Workstation Backups are Essential
When you’re reviewing data backup plans, think beyond servers. Individual workstation backups are important, too. There’s essential data on every individual desktop and laptop that can take hours to re-create. Without a workstation backup, some of that data could be lost for good after a compromise.
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Five IT Considerations for a Successful Office Move
Need move your office with as little disruption as possible? There are a myriad of details to consider. Make sure you keep these five IT considerations for an office move at the top of your list.
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14 Practical Tech Tips for Traveling
Where we go, our phones, tablets, and computers go, too. Whether you’re heading out on business or that long-awaited vacation, these tech tips for traveling will help you get the most out of your devices.
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