The Tek Blog

Articles for business leaders covering topics such as technology, cybersecurity, and compliance.

Cybersecurity

online holiday shopping

3 min read

6 Holiday Shopping Scams to Watch Out For

The holiday season is here, bringing the excitement of discovering amazing deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But while you’re hunting for...

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Proactive IT

2 min read

Prevent a Holiday Tech Meltdown with Proactive IT Support

Ah, the holiday season, when everything sparkles, sales soar, and your to-do list rivals Santa's naughty and nice list. For businesses, it's a time...

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software updates

1 min read

Stay Safe with Software Updates

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great reminder to update our devices and software regularly. When we delay software updates, we risk exposing our...

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phishing

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Outsmarting Phishing

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from these deceptive...

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AI Security

2 min read

Staying Safe Online with AI: Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact online, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and...

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digital citizen

2 min read

Raising Digital Citizens: Keeping Kids Safe Online During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Internet offers children a world of learning, entertainment, and social engagement. However, just like the real world, it comes with risks....

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cybersecurity awareness month

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Let's Secure Our World.

October isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...

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crowdstrike outage

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Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage: What Your Business Needs to Know

Imagine the sudden chaos when 8.5 million Windows devices - spanning industries like airlines, banking, and healthcare - began displaying the dreaded...

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IT network vulnerability assessment

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The Hidden Value of IT Network Vulnerability Assessments

In today's digital landscape, many businesses operate under the assumption that their IT networks are secure because everything seems to be running...

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LinkedIn Scams

2 min read

LinkedIn Profile Scams! 4 Security Measures to Implement NOW.

According to a recent report by Check Point Research, LinkedIn, the business platform owned by Microsoft, is impersonated in almost half of all...

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regulated domains

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Publication: Navigating the New Domain Landscape. A Relatively Unknown Business Challenge.

A WBA Issues and Answers publication. Dan Morgan addresses regulated domains such as .bank and cybersecurity considerations around domain spoofing...

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UnitedHealth Hack

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Undetected Threats: A Lesson from UnitedHealth’s Ransomware Attack

In recent months, a significant cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a...

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vacation securely

2 min read

Cybersecurity Tips for a Hack-Free Vacation

Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a much-needed vacation. Despite activating the “out of office” email responder, many...

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hotel hacked

2 min read

Stay Safe from Cyber Threats While Traveling This Summer: Lessons from the Omni Hotels Hack

In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts fell victim to a severe cyber-attack that crippled its entire IT system, leading to a company-wide outage. The...

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3 min read

How $43,000 Disappeared in an Instant: A Tale of CEO Fraud

This true story serves as a stark warning about the devastating impact of CEO Fraud on businesses, large and small. It's essential reading for anyone...

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2 min read

The Rise of AI-Driven Voice Scams

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the saying "That won't happen to me" is becoming a dangerous mindset for business owners when it comes to...

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3 min read

Don't Get Caught Off Guard: 5 New Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare For Now

The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people...

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IT Roadmap

3 min read

IT Profitability Roadmap and Checklist for Maximizing Efficiency and Cost Savings

If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day...

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IRS Tax Scams

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Top Tax Scams To Watch Out For In 2024

Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax...

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ScreenConnect Vulnerability

3 min read

ScreenConnect Vulnerability Exploited – IT Companies are Being Targeted

ConnectWise is addressing a critical vulnerability discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, its remote desktop and access software that enables MSP...

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Phone Security

3 min read

Enhanced Security Measures To Safeguard Your Phone In 2024

Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do...

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Zero Trust

2 min read

Never Trust, Always Verify: Zero Trust Security

Zero Trust is a relatively new cybersecurity strategy that is rapidly becoming the security model of choice for businesses. In fact, we anticipate...

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Business Continuity Plan

3 min read

Give Your Business Continuity Plan the Love It Deserves

Wintertime can feel like a wonderland. There’s hot cocoa, cozy fireside conversations, glistening white snowfall…ice storms, power outages, and tons...

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password security

3 min read

Tips for Maximizing National Change Your Password Day: Is Your Password Up to Par?

Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity...

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cybersecurity myths

2 min read

Myth Busting: 5 Common Cybersecurity Misconceptions

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape...

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bank fraud

3 min read

Urgent Warning about Bank Account Fraud

The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial...

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cybersecurity business plan

3 min read

Make Cybersecurity a Priority in Your 2024 Business Plan

Is your business plan for 2024 finalized yet? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter...

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10 Tasks You Might Not Be Aware Your IT Team Can Handle

When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always...

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Facebook Hacked

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When Your Facebook Or Other Online Accounts Get Hacked, Who’s Responsible For The Losses?

Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over...

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iOS Update

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Urgent iOS Update: Protect Your Device from Security Vulnerabilities

On November 30th, Apple released an urgent update, iOS 17.1.2, that aims to patch two possible security exploits documented in 17.1.1.

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secure online shopping

3 min read

Safe Online Shopping: Tips for a Secure Experience

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and secure online shopping experience.

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cyber insurance claims

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4 Things To Do Right Now To Prevent Your Cyber Insurance Claim From Being Denied

“Thank goodness” is probably what Illinois-based manufacturing company ICS thought about having a cyber insurance policy with Travelers Insurance...

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password manager

2 min read

How To Safely Share Passwords With Employees

If you ask a security professional, you get by-the-book advice about sharing passwords: “Don’t share passwords.” But we know, in reality, that...

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Google Maps Timeline

2 min read

Here’s What Google Maps Timeline Knows About You (And It’s More Than You Think)

It’s 10:00 p.m. – do you know where your children are? Google probably does. Thanks to Google Maps’ Timeline feature, the tech company probably knows...

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