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CloudWyze

Name: CloudWyze
Address: 1838 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28405, US
Telephone: +19107951000
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🤝Empowering local NC businesses with secure, innovative, IT solutions.
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Our mission at CloudWyze is to consistently provide the ultimate business technology experience. Our customers know that whenever they interact with CloudWyze it will a superior experience. We have complete confidence in our technology and in our people, and we commit to making your experience with CloudWyze the ULTIMATE experience. Designed out of the merger of a dedicated IT consultancy and an i

nternet service provider, we have taken the lead in educating clients on platforms such as public and private clouds as well as how to leverage virtualization to provide a more enterprise grade network. CloudWyze will continue to stay on top of the latest trends in business IT and forever explore new and innovative ways to apply technology to each served business verticals. CloudWyze will always make every effort to take ownership of our customer infrastructure all the way to the end user to ensure each user is operating as efficiently as possible and the costs to the company are competitive and in line with the customer objectives. Our team will, forever and always remain customer focused. In 2012, CloudWyze set out to educate small businesses on how to leverage data centers just as enterprise IT has been doing for years. After researching the market and industry, CloudWyze discovered the main reason small businesses struggled was due to the misalignment of customer goals, weak support mechanisms, and holes in the delivery of the services. In 2013, CloudWyze created a Cloud Delivery System comprised of wireline and wireless networks owned by CloudWyze to close the gap in the delivery of services to the customer.

09/19/2025

UNPATCHED WINDOWS 10 = OPEN TARGET 🔓

Support for Windows 10 ends Oct 14, 2025—after that, no more security patches. According to the Ivanti Vulnerability and Threat Report 2025, 29% of Windows vulnerabilities are weaponized within just seven days of disclosure. Once your OS goes EOL, every new critical flaw becomes a live zero-day on unpatched devices.

What it means for your security
• 🚨 Immediate risk—attackers scan for outdated endpoints and deploy ransomware or lateral-movement tools.
• 🔍 Compliance gaps—unpatched systems fail PCI, HIPAA, and cyber-insurance requirements.
• 🛠️ Recovery headaches—post-breach forensics and remediation costs far exceed proactive upgrade expenses.

Three steps to mitigate now
1️⃣ Discover & isolate EOL Windows 10 endpoints with network segmentation.
2️⃣ Deploy virtual patching and managed EDR on legacy machines.
3️⃣ Plan a hardware-refresh lease to cycle in Windows 11+–ready devices every 3 years.

How CloudWyze helps
• Asset inventory & vulnerability scan to pinpoint EOL devices.
• Compensating controls—EDR, network micro-segmentation, and virtual patching.
• Hardware-refresh planning and ongoing lifecycle management.

Ready to shut down every attack vector on unsupported OSes?
Book your FREE Windows 10 EOL security discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3Hq90

Source: Ivanti Vulnerability and Threat Report 2025

09/15/2025

LEASE MODERN DEVICES, STAY FUTURE-READY 🔄

Support for new OS releases and security updates ensures your hardware never falls behind. With 3-year refresh programs from leading OEMs like Lenovo, Dell, and HP, you avoid large upfront costs and get automatic upgrades to the latest supported devices every few years.

What it means for your IT team
• 📊 Predictable budgets—fixed monthly payments with no surprise capital outlays
• 🔄 Automatic hardware refresh every 3 years—always running current hardware
• ♻️ Hassle-free recycling of end-of-life devices

How CloudWyze helps
• Vendor-agnostic lease planning and budgeting
• End-to-end management: procurement, deployment, and retirement
• Proactive alerts for upcoming lease renewals and OS support changes

Ready to keep your team on cutting-edge gear without breaking the bank?
Book your FREE hardware-refresh discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3J9D0

Source: Manufacturer leasing program guides (Lenovo, Dell, HP; accessed Aug 2025)

09/12/2025

GOODBYE PASSWORDS. HELLO PASSKEYS 🔑

Passkeys were first unveiled by the FIDO Alliance, Apple, Google, and Microsoft in May 2022. Fast-forward to July 2025 and 1Password’s usage tracker shows a 300 % jump in passkey logins since early 2023—proof that the password-free future is arriving faster than expected.

Why passkeys matter now
• 🛡️ Phishing-proof—there’s nothing to type or steal.
• ⚡ One-tap login—Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN unlocks instantly.
• 🔄 Auto-sync—iCloud, Google Password Manager, and 1Password already carry passkeys across devices.

Readiness checklist
✓ Enable passkey sign-in for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Okta.
✓ Issue hardware security keys as fallbacks for executives.
✓ Update your customer portal to WebAuthn and advertise “password-free” login.

CloudWyze Secure Account handles passkey rollouts, hardware provisioning, and fallback policies—all without disrupting users.

Want to join the 300 % adoption surge?
Book your FREE passkey-deployment discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3jtX0

Source: 1Password “Passkey Adoption Dashboard,” July 12 2025; FIDO Alliance press release, May 5 2022

09/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN LEASE YOUR HARDWARE FOR LESS THAN YOU’D THINK?

Windows 10 support ends Oct 14, 2025—and Windows 11 will reach end-of-life one day too. Instead of large upfront buys, you can spread costs with a 3-year hardware-refresh lease from top OEMs (Lenovo, Dell, HP). Swap in Windows 11–ready machines today and automatically refresh to the latest, supported devices every few years.

How CloudWyze helps
• We partner with your preferred vendor to design a 3-year refresh plan that fits your budget.
• CloudWyze manages procurement, deployment, and end-of-life recycling—no internal headaches.
• As OS lifecycles evolve, we’ll notify you and coordinate seamless upgrades to the newest Windows release.

Next steps
1️⃣ Contact CloudWyze for a tailored hardware-leasing consultation
2️⃣ Choose your preferred make/model and refresh schedule
3️⃣ Sit back—new devices arrive and old ones retire on autopilot

Ready to ditch hardware shocks and stay current?
Book your FREE hardware-refresh discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3J190

Source: Microsoft “Windows 10 End of Service Info,” accessed August 2025

09/05/2025

WINDOWS 10 EOL IS COMING 🔍

Key Dates & Risks
• Support ends Oct 14, 2025—no more security patches or bug fixes.
• 96% of malware exploits target unpatched vulnerabilities within 30 days of disclosure.
• Running an EOL OS increases breach likelihood by 3.3× (IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024).

Mitigation Path
1️⃣ Inventory: Identify all Windows 10 devices using automated tools.
2️⃣ Secure Legacy: Apply virtual patching and isolate EOL endpoints.
3️⃣ Migrate Smoothly: Plan hardware refresh leases with three-year cycles to stay current with future OS releases.

CloudWyze can guide you through every step—discovery, interim protection, and seamless migration to supported devices.

Book your FREE Windows 10 EOL transition call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3Hmw0

Source: Microsoft “Windows 10 End of Service Info,” accessed Aug 2025; IBM “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024”

09/04/2025

❤️ DONOR DATA UNDER ATTACK ❤️

Key Insight
75% of nonprofits experienced at least one cyber incident in the past 12 months.

Why Wilmington Nonprofits Are at Risk
• Donor databases store credit-card numbers and EINs—high-value targets for ransomware gangs.
• Loss of trust can crater fundraising campaigns and grant renewals.
• Many nonprofits run aging on-prem servers with little IT oversight.

Quick Wins for Charity Cyber-Safety
✅ Enable multi-factor authentication on email and CRM portals.
✅ Encrypt donor records—at rest and in backups.
✅ Train staff to spot phishing emails masquerading as board or sponsor messages.

How CloudWyze Protects Wilmington’s Nonprofit Community
• One-day MFA rollout for Microsoft 365, DonorPerfect, and Blackbaud.
• Encrypted, immutable backups stored off-site in our NC data center.
• 24 × 7 monitoring that alerts when donor files move unexpectedly.

Safeguard every donation before the next phishing season.
Book a FREE nonprofit cyber-risk discovery call:
https://hubs.ly/Q03B3dzw0

Source: Charity Digital “State of Nonprofit Cybersecurity 2024”; IBM Security “Cost of a Data Breach – Insights for Nonprofits 2024”

09/03/2025

DON’T LET THE NEXT TIME YOU MAKE THE HEADLINES BE BECAUSE YOUR COMPANY GOT HACKED 🔥

Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Billions are lost each year due to cyber attacks on end-of-life systems.

What it means for your business
• 🛑 No more security patches → new exploits go unpatched
• ⚖️ Compliance risk → HIPAA, PCI, and cyber-insurance require supported OS
• ⏱️ Downtime spikes → unsupported drivers and applications fail

Three critical steps to protect your operations
1️⃣ Inventory all Windows 10 endpoints and apps
2️⃣ Plan in-place upgrades or hardware refresh projects
3️⃣ Migrate with rollback safeguards and policy controls

Next-level add-ons
✓ Asset discovery and compatibility reporting
✓ Turnkey Windows 11 migration with zero-downtime
✓ 24×7 managed patching and monitoring

Ready to avoid the next cyber-headline?
Book your FREE Windows 10 sunset discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3hrY0

Source: Microsoft Lifecycle FAQs, Windows 10 Home & Pro end of service October 14, 2025

09/02/2025

🚨 Beware QR-Code Phishing 🚨

Attackers are swapping malicious links for QR codes—41 % of all malicious Microsoft 365 emails in July used “quishing” tricks, Microsoft Threat Intelligence warns. Users scan the code on a phone, bypass corporate link filters, and land on fake login pages that steal credentials.

Why it matters
• Outlook Web and Teams chats can’t preview a QR link—users think it’s safe.
• Mobile device cameras sidestep desktop Safe Links protection.
• Once an account is stolen, attackers ransack OneDrive and SharePoint in minutes.

Lock it down today
✓ Enable Safe Links QR scanning in Defender for Office 365 (new July feature).
✓ Add custom mail rules: flag or quarantine any message with a base64 QR string.
✓ Train staff to verify codes—just like suspicious links.

Want quishing protection that keeps Outlook and Teams clean?
Book your FREE Microsoft 365 security consult → https://hubs.la/Q03B3fmW0

Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence Blog “QR Code Phishing Gains Momentum,” July 29 2025

08/29/2025

PASSKEYS REPLACE PASSWORDS 🔑

The recently published FIDO Alliance Pulse Report shows 72% of the top 100 consumer websites now support passkeys—up from just 34% a year ago. Apple Pay, Google, Microsoft, and Shopify have all flipped the switch, signaling the password’s slow retirement.

Why switch to passkeys?
• 🛡️ Phishing-proof: nothing to type, nothing to steal.
• ⚡ Faster logins: Face ID, fingerprint, or device PIN unlocks in under a second.
• 🔄 Sync everywhere: iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, and 1Password already store passkeys across devices.

How to start today
✓ Turn on passkey sign-in for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts.
✓ Roll out hardware security keys as a backup for admins.
✓ Add passkey support to your customer portal—WebAuthn takes hours, not weeks.

CloudWyze Secure Account handles the rollout, hardware provisioning, and fallback policies—so your team stays productive while attackers hit a blank wall.

Ready to ditch passwords for good?
Book your FREE discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3jPs0

Source: FIDO Alliance Pulse Report, June 30 2025

08/28/2025

⚖️ LAW FIRMS: PRIME TARGET FOR CYBER-THEFT ⚖️

Key Insight
• 1 in 3 U.S. law firms reported a data breach last year – client PII, M&A documents, and privileged email were the top assets exposed.

Why Wilmington Practices Must Act
• Coastal litigation and real-estate deals hold sensitive data that fetches top dollar on dark-web markets.
• Breach of attorney-client confidentiality can trigger bar investigations and malpractice claims.
• Cyber-insurance renewals now ask for encryption, MFA, and incident-response plans as standard controls.

Three Moves for Immediate Protection
✅ Encrypt every client file—at rest and in transit.
✅ Require MFA on email, case-management, and e-billing portals.
✅ Back up matter files off-site with immutability and retention.

How CloudWyze Defends Wilmington’s Legal Community
• Zero-touch MFA rollout across Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, and other vendors.
• Continuous dark-web monitoring for leaked matter names or email accounts.
• Incident-response playbooks that meet carrier and ethics-board expectations.

Protect client confidentiality before the next phishing email lands.
Book your FREE discovery call:
https://hubs.ly/Q03B3dkH0

Source: American Bar Association 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report

08/27/2025

19 BILLION PASSWORDS LEAKED 🔓

A Cybernews study in May uncovered over 19 billion exposed passwords since April 2024. Even worse, 94 % were reused or weak— “password,” “admin,” and “123456” still top the charts. Attackers feed these lazy credentials into dictionary attacks, guessing billions of logins per hour until something works.

How dictionary attacks crack you
• 🗂️ Wordlists of common passwords + variations (summer2024!, companyname123)
• ⚡ Automated retries across email, banking, social, and SaaS accounts
• 🕒 Break-in time: often under 60 seconds for eight-character, single-dictionary words

Defend in three moves
✓ 12-plus–character passphrases that mix words, numbers, and symbols
✓ Unique password per site—store them in an encrypted manager
✓ Turn on multi-factor authentication to kill single-password logins

CloudWyze Secure Account rolls out enterprise vaults and phishing-resistant MFA in 48 hours—no workflow disruption.

Ready to ditch lazy passwords for good?
Book your FREE credential-hardening discovery call → https://hubs.la/Q03B3jNx0

Source: Cybernews “19 Billion Passwords Leaked” study, May 13 2025

08/26/2025

🔐 Stop Malicious OAuth Apps 🔐

Microsoft just reported blocking 95 rogue OAuth apps every day across Microsoft 365 tenants in July 2025. Attackers use fake “productivity” apps to trick users into granting mailbox and file-read permissions—no password theft required.

Why it matters
• A single bad consent grants attackers perpetual API access to mail, Teams chats, and OneDrive—even after you change passwords.
• OAuth exploits bypass MFA entirely because the token is trusted by design.
• Wilmington firms risk SEC and privacy penalties if client data leaks via rogue apps.

Lock it down in minutes
✓ Enable admin-only consent and App Governance in Defender for Cloud Apps.
✓ Auto-revoke unused OAuth tokens after 90 days of inactivity.
✓ Train staff to reject unexpected consent prompts in Outlook or Teams.

Want automated rogue-app detection and cleanup?
Book your FREE Microsoft 365 security consult → https://hubs.la/Q03B3jbY0

Source: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Blog “Surge in Malicious OAuth Consent Campaigns,” July 30 2025

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1838 Sir Tyler Drive
Wilmington, NC
28405

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19107951000

Website

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