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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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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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Why You Should Enable Microsoft 365 Email MFA

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most-effective and least-expensive tools you can use to protect your email and organization data.  Still, many small businesses are reluctant to use it.  Here’s why you should enable Microsoft 365 email MFA.
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