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...
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The latest on cyber security, computer support and small business IT from one of New Jersey and New York’s top managed IT service providers.
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...
EndPoint Detection and Response (EDR) Vs. Next Generation AntiVirus
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...
The Importance of your UPS
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...
Beware of fake storage space warnings
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...
Will Your Insurance Company Pay Your Breach Claim If You Didn’t Have Cybersecurity Training?
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...