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The CrowdStrike outage explained for Charlotte business owners and managers
On Friday July 19, 2024, a routine software update from CrowdStrike, a leading cyber security company, caused a major issue affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers. Proactive IT does not use CrowdStrike software, so our customer networks were not...
Client Update: Our Solution to Recent Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks
As described in a previous blog post, we have observed a concerning increase in successful phishing attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts that have MFA enabled and enforced. We have invested heavily in researching available options that will mitigate the risks posed...
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...
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