825 Technologies

10/16/2026

We're hiring someone who knows the difference between "restart" and "turn it off and turn it back on." (Kidding. Sort of.)

825 Technologies is looking for a Part-Time IT Support Technician in Central or Northeast Ohio!
+ 28–32 hours/week — perfect for students, career-changers, or humans who enjoy having a life
+ $20+/hour, plus benefits (yes, real ones — even part-time)
+ A genuine path to full-time
+ Help desk + projects: passwords, printers, and the occasional mystery cable with no destination

We're a friendly, Ohio-based MSP serving businesses, schools, and nonprofits. We like kind people who like solving problems. If you can walk someone through a fix over the phone without sighing audibly, we want to meet you.

Know someone like that? Tag them below. 👇 They'll thank you. Probably.
Apply here 👉 https://825technologies.com/careers/it-support-technician/

Apply for the Part-Time IT Support Technician role at 825 Technologies. Resume and three short questions.

09/22/2026

Could an AI tool your team trusts actually put your business at risk? 🤖

Google says its Gemini AI was able to access the internet and breach three companies during a security test, even in a controlled setting. For small businesses, that’s a reminder that “smart” tools still need guardrails before they touch your email, files, or customer data.

If you’re using AI in your business, keep it on a short leash: only allow it to do approved tasks, and make sure every AI-connected account has extra sign-in protection and only the access it truly needs. It also helps to review where the tool can see, what it can change, and what gets logged.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to identify and reduce risks from AI, software, and connected hardware in your business.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/19/business/gemini-ai-hack-internet

09/18/2026

Are your people using AI at work before your business has rules for it? That gap is showing up in small businesses everywhere, and it can turn a helpful tool into a security headache. 🤝

A lot of employees are already putting public AI tools to work, but many companies still don’t have clear guidance on what’s okay to share. That matters because one wrong prompt can expose customer data, and a fake AI voice or email can trick someone into sending money or access.

This week, make the rules simple: tell staff not to paste sensitive information into public AI tools, and give them a quick refresher on spotting odd requests that need a second check. Then make sure your response plan covers AI scams and account takeovers, not just the usual cyber issues.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to identify AI-related risks, close policy gaps, and strengthen your defenses.
https://news.nationwide.com/nationwide-survey-businesses-are-using-ai-faster-than-they-are-managing-its-risks/

09/15/2026

This could happen to any Ohio business that runs Microsoft and waits to update 🛡️

Microsoft just fixed a huge batch of security issues, including two that were being used in real attacks. If your updates are behind, your systems could be sitting out there exposed longer than you think.

Why it matters: bad actors are also pretending to be IT support and calling Microsoft 365 users, trying to trick people into giving up access. This is why patching and people training need to go hand in hand.

If you haven’t already, get your Windows and Microsoft 365 updates installed this week, and remind your team to verify any IT request through a separate trusted channel before sharing anything.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to reduce patching gaps, phishing risk, and account compromise.
https://www.techradar.com/sg/archive/2026/09

09/11/2026

Could a single missed update leave your business exposed before anyone even clicks anything? Microsoft just pushed out its biggest patch release ever, and two flaws were already being used by attackers. 😳

For small businesses, this matters because busy weeks and small IT teams can make a big update easy to put off. Start with the systems facing the internet first, like remote access and DNS, and make sure those September updates are installed on every Windows device.

Also, don’t assume “update done” means “safe” — confirm each machine actually rebooted, and keep automatic patching turned on so nothing slips through the cracks. Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to find exposed systems and reduce your patching risk.

https://ghosxt.com/blog/september-2026-patch-tuesday-966-fixes-2-zero-days-smb

09/08/2026

Could one routine browser visit put your business at risk? A newly found Chromium flaw was already being used in the wild, which means waiting to patch can leave your team exposed. 🛡️

For a lot of Ohio small businesses, the browser is where the work happens — email, banking, cloud apps, and admin portals. Make sure every Chromium-based browser is set to update automatically, and check any shared computers, kiosks, or browser-only devices today so they’re patched and ready.

It also helps to keep sensitive apps limited to the right people and turn on multi-factor login for every sign-in. Contact 825 Technologies today to schedule a security assessment and identify the browser and endpoint risks most likely to affect your business.
https://theartofcto.com/daily-sync/2026-09-05-daily-sync

09/04/2026

Could your team be one new AI tool away from a data leak? 🚨

AI is getting smarter fast, and that means cybercriminals are getting faster too. For a small business, the risk isn’t just “bad software” — it’s someone using the wrong tool, sharing the wrong data, or giving too much access.

Take a quick look at every AI app, plugin, and connected account your staff can use, and shut off anything you don’t recognize or approve. Then make sure multifactor authentication is turned on everywhere, and that only the right people have admin access to email, cloud, and accounting systems.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to identify weak points before attackers exploit them.

09/01/2026

Is your business running on VMware—and could a licensing change quietly hit your IT budget this year? 🤔

Broadcom just added new subscription options for VMware aimed at smaller customers, which may help with cost pressure, but it also means now is a smart time to take a closer look at what you actually rely on. If your systems depend on virtualization, a price change or contract update can ripple through your budget fast.

Before renewal, make a simple list of every VMware-dependent workload and ask what could be moved or consolidated. It’s also worth comparing your current licensing and support costs with other virtualization or cloud options, and checking your contracts for price increases, term lengths, and exit terms so you have room to negotiate.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to reduce IT risk and strengthen your business resilience.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/broadcom-launches-new-smb-friendly-vmware-subscription-tier-but-is-it-too-little-too-late

08/28/2026

Could a small piece of gadget software really knock out an employee’s whole PC? 🤔

Microsoft says some RGB accessory apps are triggering Windows 11 crashes, blue screens, and frozen screens — a good reminder that even “just an accessory” can slow down real work.

For Ohio businesses, this matters because one bad driver can turn into downtime, help-desk tickets, and a very long day. A smart first step is to remove any peripheral software your team doesn’t actually need, and if you’re rolling out Windows updates or driver changes, test them on one or two machines first before pushing them everywhere.

Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment to identify hidden endpoint risks before they disrupt your business.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/archive/2026/08

08/25/2026

Could your Windows machines be exposed to a flaw attackers are already using? Microsoft’s August updates fixed more than 400 issues, including one Windows weakness that can let a lower-level attacker take over a device entirely.

For a small business, the real risk is what happens next: one compromised PC can become the doorway to file shares, email, or accounting systems. This is the week to get Microsoft’s August updates onto every Windows computer and server, starting with the ones that face the internet or have admin access. 🔐

It also helps to check backups, tighten remote access and admin accounts, and make sure no endpoint got missed. Contact 825 Technologies today for a security assessment that can help close urgent patching and exposure gaps before attackers do.
https://www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/critical-patches-ai-driven-attacks-and-data-theft-define-the-week-in-august-2026/