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05/08/2024

Google Chrome's incognito mode feels private by design. That secretive black background and reassuring icon of the little private detective tricks many users into believing that they're wrapped in a secure shroud of secrecy. Read the fine print, however, and you’ll see big tech may still be watching. https://buff.ly/3UnmNa7

05/06/2024

When did you last try a new browser? We compare 7 popular web browsers and encourage you to take one (or all) of them for a test drive!

While Google Chrome still takes the cake for the highest number of users, there are plenty of other web browsers to choose from. But what sets each browser apart and how do they approach privacy protection without compromising functionality? Let’s look at 7 of the top web browsers (in no particula...

05/02/2024

Do you accept or deny cookies? If you've ever wondered how to respond to cookie notifications, and whether they pose a real privacy threat, this week’s issue of IT Enlightenment for SMBs is for you. We cover the primary types of cookies, what they track, and three cases where you should absolutely NOT accept cookies. https://buff.ly/3UrXJii

04/18/2024

While the rewards of investing in crypto can be high, the risks are plentiful. This means it’s critical to stay aware of all emerging threats. Let's dive into some of the top threats you face when investing or conducting transactions with cryptocurrency.

The first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was launched in 2009. 15 years later there are over 22,000 different types of cryptocurrency on the market. The digital currency is popular among investors because it’s immune to inflation, quick, easy, and fr...

04/09/2024

Pig butchering is a particularly nasty form of social engineering that combines preying on our human need for companionship with the irresistible temptation to make lots of money quickly. These scams can befall anyone, from successful CEOs to lonely retirees and millennials. If you didn’t catch John Oliver’s recent episode on pig butchering, definitely give it a watch (link in the article) and read this post to understand what you’re up against.

You can tell a scam is particularly nasty when it has a name like “pig butchering scam.” It makes you shudder just hearing the words, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, pig butchering scams have seen an uptick as of late and pose a real thr...

04/04/2024

Lower costs, less stress, around-the-clock support ... These are just some of the benefits of hiring a managed service provider (MSP) for your small-to-medium sized business.

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity and tech landscape, businesses simply can’t afford to neglect IT, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to fit quality services into the budget.

How many times have you cut corners on cybersecurity or put off upgrading your technology because you simply don't have the bandwidth, budget, or expertise?

No judgement here. We get it and as an MSP, we want to help.

Learn more about the benefits of hiring an MSP for your SMB (link in comments) or just send us a message if you'd like to schedule a free consult.

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03/26/2024

Most people will view your Google Business Profile first, before visiting your website. So, if you're not regularly maintaining your profile, you're missing out on leveraging an important (and free) SEO tool for your business. Make sure you know about these important Google Business Profile updates for 2024.

If you’re a local business, creating and regularly managing a Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) can help drive new customers to your website, generate valuable social proof, and improve your ability to stay connected with po...

03/21/2024

The idea that someone could make you say or do things against your will and completely outside your control is the stuff of disturbing sci-fi novels. But it’s also now reality with readily available AI technology. While the technology to create deepfakes has been around since 2014, its widespread availability is new. This relatively easy access to tools that can create convincing deepfakes means that we need to be extra vigilant both when sharing and consuming content online. So how exactly are deepfakes used to scam or blackmail their targets and how can you spot a deepfake and avoid falling prey to a scam?

The idea that someone could make you say or do things against your will and completely outside your control is the stuff of disturbing sci-fi novels. But it’s also now reality with readily available AI technology. Since 2014, we’ve had th...

03/13/2024

Ready to invest in cyber liability insurance? Make sure your business meets these nine common cybersecurity standards first. https://buff.ly/3Q5jJi0

03/07/2024

Facebook and Instagram experienced multiple outages on Tuesday, March 5th affecting more than half a million users. While Meta stated that the outages were due to a “technical issue”, many users feared their accounts had been hacked as they were unable to log in.

What if your social media accounts were hacked?

Do you know what steps to take to mitigate the damage?

And what are some of the red flags that indicate an unauthorized party has gained access to one or more of your accounts?

Let’s dive into this week’s issue of Enlightenment for SMBs published every Tuesday on LinkedIn by our Principal Jon Allen.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/social-media-account-hacked-heres-what-do-jon-allen-r5jwc/

02/28/2024

Your business just experienced a data breach. There's not much time before this news gets out of your control and reaches your customers. How do you notify your customers without losing them to your competitors? Learn how to turn a PR disaster into an opportunity to build trust with your community. https://buff.ly/44L3ag1

02/22/2024

Your business just experienced a data breach that originated in the inbox of your HR director. Does your HR director know what steps to take to control the damage? An incident response plan can save your business from the far-reaching impacts of a data breach, malware attack or network outage. Learn how to an effective IRP for your organization. https://buff.ly/3SOltxR