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Phishing Attacks Are Becoming More Sophisticated: Here’s What You Need to Know
We've observed a concerning rise in successful phishing attacks leading to compromised email accounts. Quite simply, the bad guys are getting more and more sophisticated. To protect your organization, it is important that you remain informed and vigilant. Here’s what...
January 2024 Security Advisory: Watch for This Social Phishing Scam
Last week, one of our clients experienced an interesting phishing scam. Our client was not the “target” – in fact, the scam targeted job applicants seeking a position at our client’s company. And the scam was perpetrated using publicly-available information – no...
New! A better way to find Chrome extensions
If you use Google Chrome, you’ll love this. Google has just rolled out a game-changing update that's going to make your browser more powerful than ever. It’s the revamped Chrome Web Store, featuring a fresh design and exciting new features. Now, if you're like me,...
Is app overload slowing down your team?
Ever had one of those days where you feel like your inbox is staging a coup against your productivity? You're not alone. In fact, a recent study revealed that 80% of our communications are still happening via email. Yes, despite all the apps, chat services, and...
It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords
Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal...
If You Need New Equipment or New Software, NOW is the Time to Act!
Have you heard of Section 179?It’s part of the IRS tax code that’s aimed at helping small businesses, just like yours. When you buy new equipment or some software you can deduct the full purchase price from your gross income this year, rather than depreciate it over a...
Burst Pipes on Christmas Day: A Disaster Planning Case Study, Part 3
“IT was the one thing that went well when a lot of things were going wrong.” - Andrew Kromer When frozen pipes burst in the attic above his office, Andrew Kromer’s CPA business was flooded on Christmas Day, causing a cascade of events that rendered the office...
Burst Pipes on Christmas Day: A Disaster Planning Case Study, Part 2
Last Christmas was memorable for Andrew Kromer - and not in a good way. A pipe burst in the office of his CPA firm, flooding the building and rendering it unsafe and unusable. This type of disaster could have been devastating for his business, but, thanks to proper...
Burst Pipes on Christmas Day: A Real-Life Disaster Planning Case Study
When a pipe burst in his office building on Christmas Day, Andrew Kromer had no idea that, eight months later, he would still be unable to move back into his office. The cascade of events set off by the flooding could have been devastating to his small business, but...
Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!
Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us...
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