We are gradually and cautiously resuming onsite IT support in both New Jersey and New York in certain circumstances. Below is a list of the precautions we are taking and those that we expect our customers to take for everyone's health and safety. Customer...
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Dear Customers, First and foremost, I hope you and yours are healthy and safe during this challenging time. It goes without saying that we are here support you and your colleagues as we continue to adjust to the new "work from home" model and to new economic...
Install Folding@home and Help Scientists Fight the Coronvirus
Have some spare processing power lying around? You can use those CPU cycles it to help scientists simulate the dynamics of COVID-19 proteins and find therapeutic opportunities. Source: Coronavirus – What we’re doing and how you can help in simple terms –...
Cyber News Rundown: Ransomware Hits LA Suburbs | Webroot
From our friends at Webroot, the City of Torrance, California fell victim to a ransomware attack that shut down many of their internal systems: Source: Cyber News Rundown: Ransomware Hits LA Suburbs | Webroot
Good Article: How to secure your Zoom Meetings
Here's a good article from ZDNet on how to keep you Zoom meetings safe. If you have further concerns, please contact us to discuss other meeting service options that are more secure. Zoom security: Your meetings will be safe and secure if you do these 10 things |...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses | Business.NJ.gov FAQ
Here's a good resource for NJ small businesses potentially effected by COVID-19. There are links to applications for grants and loans, and chat option to ask questions interactively. COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses | Business.NJ.gov...
Economic Injury Disaster Loans offered by the SBA.
If your business is suffering because of the COVID-19 crisis, you can apply for a loan (and possible a $10,000 grant) here: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/ Payments are deferred for one year from the origination date. You have 30 years to pay it back. 1099 workers may...
Financial Help for NJ Small Businesses and Nonprofits
For business and nonprofits that have been hit hard by the economic downturn caused by the Corona virus, here is some helpful info on programs that can help you. https://www.menendez.senate.gov/coronavirus/small-biz
From RingCentral: 5 Keys to Managing Remote Teams During Crisis | LinkedIn
Helpful tips on managing your team while they work from home: Source: (11) 5 Keys to Managing Remote Teams During Crisis | LinkedIn
From Bleeping Computers: Attackers Deliver Malware via Fake Web Site Certificate Errors
We've all seen these "security certificate" errors at one time or another. This malware imitates those familiar but confusing messages to prompt you into clicking on a button to install malware on your computer. Learn more here.