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How Hackers Get Around SMS Two-Factor Authentication Every time you're online and a site sends a separate code to check your identity, you're using two-factor authentication. It's become the norm. So, of course, hackers have figured out how to get around this, too....

7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked MythBuster programs on television never focus on business misconceptions about IT. Too bad, because believing these myths can be both costly and dangerous to your business. This article debunks seven common business IT myths....

Stop Your Tech from Stalking You Unless you're a reality television star, you probably don't like the idea of being watched at all times. So, why would you want your technology to know all about you? With digital technology today, it's far too easy for our devices to...

What to Do If You're a Ransomware Victim You'll know if you're a victim of ransomware. Often you're met with a red screen telling you your business files are encrypted. You won't be able to do anything on the computer, although the cybercriminals will provide helpful...

Weighing Software-as-a-Service and Managed Service Providers There are many acronyms in the IT world. Two common ones are SaaS and MSP, which stand for software-as-a-service and managed service provider, respectively. The bigger question is what the differences are...

Lessons Learned from an Oil Pipeline Ransomware Attack Your business may not be supplying oil to the United States, and you may not even be in the critical infrastructure business, but don't think that means ransomware can't happen to you, too. This article shares...

Microsoft 365 Streamlines Business and Reduces Spend When doing business online, you have many options for available software and systems. You might turn to one solution to handle online meetings, another to drive collaboration, and yet another to manage your content...

Doing Business in Microsoft 365? Backup Your Data Many business tools are moving to the cloud. One popular option is Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365. This unified platform consolidates Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with collaboration and communication tools....

5 Tips to Protect Your Laptop from Physical Damage A laptop can hold your life. If you're working from home, it's essential to your income. For students, it's where you keep all your notes and essays. Plus, there are the personal photos and videos. And you sometimes...

How to Protect Your Proprietary InformationProprietary information makes your business special, whether you're a tech startup with a smart algorithm or a food manufacturer with a secret sauce. Regardless of industry, business gains competitive advantage from distinct...

Recognize the Risk - Phishing Attacks Our security partner MYKI examines how one harmless-looking email can lead to compromised credentials, and potentially a company-wide breach in their new video series. Watch how an attack unfolds in the video below.   [video...

The Value of Virtual Machines for Your Business You invest a lot of time researching the best technology for your business. Your Apple computers work well for your needs, plus, the sleek desktops look great in client-visible locations. Yet occasionally, something...

Time to Replace Your Laptop Battery? Your laptop computer may feel like a lifeline. It has everything important on it, both personal and professional! Regrettably, the time does come when you need to replace it. Yet, some computer problems could be solved instead by...

Pivoting to the Practice of Virtual Law The law profession has been slow to embrace virtual work. It’s a people-oriented business, and there is great reliance on sensitive files and court documents, yet the pandemic pushed lawyers – and the rest of us – to embrace...

Why Law Firms Need Managed Services The law industry isn't known for embracing change quickly: tradition can trump a willingness to embrace new technologies. Yet digital technology has become an essential part of many lawyers' working day. Partnering with a managed...

6 Ways Your Business Could Get Hacked The following article was written by Myki and originally published on the Seedstars World blog. Protecting your business from burglars can be as simple as installing a few security cameras and locking the doors every night before...

How MYKI Respects Your Privacy The following is a reprint from MYKI: Privacy was one of the biggest issues of the last decade in tech. From Cambridge Analytica to Siri and Alexa, people have become more aware and concerned with what data is being collected about them...

More Than 15 Billion Passwords are Circulating on the Dark Web The following is reprinted from MYKI: By now, we're all aware that the Dark Web is full of stolen passwords, but new data revealing how many there actually are floating around on there should be a wakeup...

Why You Shouldn't Let Your Web Browser Store Your Passwords The following is a reprint from MYKI: When it comes to creating and storing passwords, a web browser just can’t compete with a password manager. Although most web browsers offer you the options to remember,...

Are Your Passwords Compromised? News of a big brand suffering a data breach is all too common today. But if you don't get an email from such a company, you could mistakenly be thinking it doesn't affect you. The thing is, large breaches are happening all the time....

Ring in the New Year with New IT For many of us, 2021 can't come soon enough, and we're hoping next year will be a better one. One way to get the best start in the new year? Take the time now to review business technology. There are several areas that you might...

Why MSP Support Beats a Break-Fix Approach Computers break at challenging times. Always. And there's no worse time than the holiday season. Your employees want to spend time with family and friends, relaxing and reminiscing. They do not want to wait around for a fix...

That's So 2010: Why Upgrade Your Office Software Are you still using Office 2010? It may have served you well over the past decade, but this software reached its end of life in 2020. It's time to upgrade. Here's why and what to consider. Software has a typical life...

Facing the Five Top Cloud Computing Fears The public cloud service market is growing. Software, infrastructure, desktop, and other service numbers are all on the rise. Yet some businesses are still holding back from migrating to the cloud. This article addresses...