Billions of accounts have been exposed due to infostealers. Infostealers are “a form of malicious software that breaches a victim’s device or systems to take sensitive information.” This is one reason why it’s critical that your employees work from company-managed...
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Reminder: Windows 10 Support Ends Soon. Is Your Organization Ready?
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That may sound far off, but if your company still relies on PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11, the time to act is now. Once support ends, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive...
Is Your Business IT Ready for Vacation Season?
Summer brings lighter schedules, more time out of office, and, hopefully, a vacation. But while your employees take breaks, cyberthreats don’t. In fact, hackers often increase activity during slower months, knowing that staff are stretched thin or distracted. This...
Best Password Policies and Why You Need a Password Manager to Enforce Them
Strong passwords are critical for cybersecurity, but many users still rely on weak, reused, or easily guessable passwords. While a password policy helps set security standards, humans are often the weakest link. That’s where a password manager is essential. It...
From Todyl: Discussion About the Increase in Zero-Day Attacks
A zero-day threat is a security flaw that hackers exploit before the developer even knows it exists, meaning there’s no fix available yet. This makes zero-day threats especially dangerous. We’re seeing a sharp rise in zero-day threats this year, largely due to rushed...
Computer Prices Are Expected To Go Up Soon — Act Now to Replace Windows 10 Computers
If your business is still running Windows 10, now’s the time to plan ahead. Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, which means there will no longer be security updates or patches. If you have older PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows...
Celebrating 20 Years
This month, Geek Girls IT Services celebrates our 20th anniversary—a milestone we’re proud to share with our clients, partners, and team! What began two decades ago as a single technician providing break/fix services to Brooklyn residents and friends has grown into a...
How Small Businesses Can Use Their Managed IT Service Provider to Boost Productivity
If your organization is small and your workers are primarily remote, you may wonder if you really “need” managed IT services. The truth is that, for small businesses that rely on the cloud and have a largely remote workforce, partnering with a managed IT service...
Microsoft 365: Business Standard or Business Premium?
Choosing between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard can be challenging for business owners and nonprofits. It involves weighing costs and features that, at first glance, may not seem important to your organization. Let's discuss some key features of...
Why Your Organization Should Have Both Cybersecurity Insurance and Cybersecurity Training
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly prevalent, and organizations face unprecedented challenges in protecting their sensitive data and information. As a result, cybersecurity is a top priority for us in managing our customers' IT. However, cybersecurity...