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Half of Small Business Employees are Tricked By Scam Emails

A recent UK study found that nearly half of employees (42 percent) cannot spot a scam email. These findings come from the cyber security firm OpenText Solution which surveyed 2,000 employees from small businesses. This research underlines the key issue that…

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The Three Pillars of Security

Recording of webinar on August 23, 2022 on security. Covers types of cyber-threats businesses are facing and current solutions to address those threats.

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Apple Issues Important Security Update

If you have not updated your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or computer yet), Apple is urging its customers to do so immediately. After researchers at Citizen Lab discovered a breach in Apple’s software, the security team at Apple went into action…
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Windows 11 Preview

As the projected Fall release of Windows 11 approaches Microsoft has begun to offer up some previews into what's new.
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The New Normal of Work and How Companies are Getting There

The old way of work wasn't the best, and you don't have to rewatch the Office for the 3rd since May to remember that. From time spent commuting, office environments biasing toward extroverted people, to abysmal floorplans with most people seated a mere 2 feet…
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Microsoft Introduces PowerPoint Live in Teams

Microsoft has gone to great lengths to improve their Teams app by adding new and improved features since businesses have moved to remote working one year ago. Microsoft's next step in developing a more robust videoconferencing service comes by adding…
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AWS Releases White paper on Architecting for HIPAA Security

This white paper from Amazon outlines how you can use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to run sensitive workloads regulated under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It focuses on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for protecting…
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Microsoft's Latest Fix for Windows 10 BSOD Bug

Microsoft Windows has begun releasing updates in hopes of fixing a bug that bluescreened computers when using specific printers. The first fix released on Monday, March 15th, resulted in users reporting in printers spitting out blank pages or with missing…
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Windows 10 March Update Brings Blue Screen Crash Issues

Following news on Microsoft Exchange server attacks, now Microsoft Windows' infamous Blue Screen of Death has made a resurgence when printing under certain conditions in recent March updates. After downloading last Tuesday's 03/09 KB500802 patch, you might…
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"Zoom Fatigue" and How it's Draining to Look at Yourself

Who knew the mental fatigue Narcissus of Greek mythological fame must have endured from gazing upon his own visage in that pool's reflection? Well, while Narcissus did it from a place of narcissism, some remote workers in virtual conferences are finding…
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Concerns over semi-conductor shortage give rise to executive order

At the urging of the tech lobby President Biden signed an executive order to address the growing chip shortage as technology giants Apple, Sony and others raised concerns over recent shortages. The shortages in components threaten to slow down production of…
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The Death of Adobe Flash and the Threats Its Ghost Poses

Adobe Flash Player's death knell has tolled for four long years. In 2017, Adobe announced its End of Life (EOL) plans to terminate the multimedia software after 2020. January 12, 2021, has come and gone, taking Flash with it. However, its ghost still lingers…
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Remote Work Expected to Double in 2021

In a recent article Gartner presented several questions business leaders should chew on as the COVID-19 vaccines goes into distribution. One of the questions drives at what impact will the vaccine have on a return to the workplace. As the vaccine rolls out…
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Enabling Your Remote Workforce with Microsoft 365 - Webinar

This is a webinar that was recorded on September 30, 2020. Intended for both decision makers and end users. Description: Working remotely is something we all have to do these days. Are your users easily able to access all their documents and apps when working…
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Preview of the New Microsoft Lists App

Microsoft Introduced its latest App called Lists at the 2020 Build Digital Event. It was subsequently released in August and is now available in TEAMS. In this Snapshot we'll give you a basic introduction on how to get started in Lists. Agenda: How to add…
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Windows Virtual Desktop from Azure

Recording of Webinar from 9/02/20. This webinar is intended for Business personnel responsible for the adminstration of Microsoft 365. In this webinar we cover Window Virtual Desktop (WVD) security, resources & scalability, accessible operating platforms,…
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Illegal for ISPs to Charge You for the Router You Bought

Have you been hit with the predatory monthly fee from internet service providers that charges you for a modem or router you already own? If you have, good news! As of Sunday, December 20th, that fee will be illegal. While a law was passed last year that…
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Russian Hackers Breach US Government Agencies

According to an article on the Verge, the Russian government hacker group, Cozy Bear, have reportedly breached US government agencies. The hackers compromised SolarWinds' Orion monitoring and management software. Nims & Associates has not recommended or…
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Control Who Can Create Microsoft 365 Groups

By default, all users can create Microsoft 365 groups. This is the recommended approach to allow users to collaborate without needing assistance from IT. However, some companies require more strict permissions around who can create groups. You can restrict…
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How Cyberattacks Utilize COVID Fears

Amidst the global pandemic, cyberattackers are employing fear of COVID in social engineering tactics to strike you at home or in your business. With more people working at home and unfamiliar with the new business norms, these social engineering tactics are…
 
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