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Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV) refers to antivirus solutions that go beyond traditional signature-based detection methods. They often incorporate advanced techniques such as behavioral analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and threat intelligence to...
A Universal Power Supply’s main job is to provide backup battery power to critical devices when the power in your space goes out unexpectedly. It should allow enough time for sensitive devices such as servers to shut down gracefully. (These devices can be configured...
If you receive an email purportedly from Microsoft about storage space, don’t click any links in the message. Most likely, it’s a scam. If you click a link and enter your Microsoft password, you’ve almost certainly handed your password over to a hacker. If this...
As businesses and nonprofits become increasingly dependent on technology, the threat of cyber attacks is everywhere. In response, many businesses have wisely turned to cyber insurance to help protect themselves from the financial and reputational damage that a cyber...
As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft will no longer support Office 2013. This means there will no longer be security updates for this version of the Office software. Continuing to use Office 2013 risks exposing your company to security risks or compliance violations. It's...
If you receive an email soliciting registration for Apple Maps, know that the company sending this email has nothing to do with Apple. It’s a scam to get you to pay for something you can do yourself (or have an intern do) – register your business with Apple Maps. The...
I use the Notes feature of Microsoft 365 in Outlook all the time. I love how easy it is to throw large amounts of ideas and information into a note on the fly, to be dealt with later. I don't have to remember a file path to where I'm saving, or even choose a specific...
Ransomware claims have increased over 300 percent in the past year. Cyber security insurance is going to become more expenses and harder to get as insurers try to protect themselves from big losses. Are you using multi factor authentication? If not, you might not be...
Verizon's 2021 Data Breach Report found that hacking activity has increased in 2021. The report indicates that social engineering attacks and password hacks continue to grow in popularity among hackers. Ask us how we can help protect your employees from these...
Due to the critical chip shortage caused by the pandemic, we advise placing your new hardware orders as early as possible. Rising chip prices mean we should all expect to pay more for servers, desktops and laptops for the foreseeable future....