What is Smishing? How to Identify + Report It
SMS phishing (“smishing”) is a form of phishing in which an attacker uses SMS text messages to trick recipients into taking an action and compromising sensitive information....
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Moving to the Cloud: The Complete, Affordable Solution
As cloud computing solutions flood the business world, one question comes up frequently for businesses hosting on-premise solutions: “Should we move (even part of) our data center...
Preparing for Windows 10 End-of-Support and End-of-Life
Support for Microsoft Windows 10 ends October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, patches, or any technical support for machines...
Timely Patching: Prioritizing Your Risk Management
Do you patch all critical vulnerabilities within 'X' days? If you've dealt with an audit, cyber insurance, or third-party vendor due diligence, you've probably seen some variant...
Top 5 Signs of Social Engineering
It's true – your devices, accounts, and data are all incredibly valuable to cyber criminals, no matter your industry or role. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Report, 68%...
Why Phone Record Breaches Increase Risk of Impersonation Scams
The AT&T phone record breach – which took place in 2022 and was disclosed July 2024 – affects everyone. Even if you're not an AT&T customer, records of calls placed and text...
IT Security Priorities: Top Recommended Improvements to Make This Year
It's a harsh reality for most small and mid-sized businesses, but it's the truth. You simply don’t have the resources to stop well-funded, highly-targeted attacks. But that's not...
Why is my Domain Being Flagged as Spam?
Have you had an issue with email deliverability or your domain being flagged as spam? The industry standard for spam complaints is 0.1%. This means if you send an email campaign...
Bulk Emailing for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses | What You Need to Know
In a recent development, both Yahoo and Google have chosen to make DMARC a requirement for email delivery. This move is a significant step toward enhancing email security and...
Strategic IT Planning for the New Year
The new year is quickly approaching. That's right, it’s already time to start strategically planning to hit next year’s IT goals. Our rule of advice is that your team should sit...
