Originally Posted December 9, 2024. Updated to add a link to a related article published by the Washington Post. A $2.9 Billion Problem With 2023 adjusted losses exceeding $2.9 Billion, the FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report identifies BEC attacks as the second-costliest type of crime. In a recent survey by CertifID, more than half of the […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to maintain continuous PC operations is crucial for your business. With limited resources and manpower, you cannot afford to lose data or prolonged downtime. A crashed laptop can take 4 or more days to repair (or replace) and rebuild. The impact on your ability to serve your clients, […]
A Guide From Windows 10 End of Life to Windows 11 Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide: Free software updates, including updated or new features Security patches and fixes Technical assistance Although you can continue to use Windows 10, doing so dramatically increases your […]
As previously announced, Google is shutting down Jamboard on December 31, 2024. Even if you never bought a physical Jamboard, the Jamboard app has bounced around the Google Workspace ecosystem for a while as both a stand-alone app (jamboard.google.com) and as the whiteboarding tool in Google Meet. Jamboard’s end-of-life is December 31, 2024. This is […]
Cyber threats are evolving at an alarming rate, posing significant risks to your business. Penetration testing, commonly referred to as “pen testing,” is becoming a vital, proactive tool for assessing your risks. Pen testing simulates a cyber attack on a computer system aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and testing the security of IT systems. Pen testing […]
Google’s recent announcement that Google Gemini is now a core service within Google Workspace has led to some confusion regarding the distinction between the Gemini App and Gemini for Google Workspace and your Gemini licensing options. This blog post provides clarity on the products and their pricing. The Gemini App The Gemini App runs at […]
As you approach your annual cyber insurance renewal, you can take specific steps to ensure you have appropriate coverage and reasonable premiums. The cyber insurance market has matured greatly over the past two years and continues to evolve rapidly. Insurers have become significantly more savvy regarding risks, protections, recovery costs, and potential liabilities. As a […]
Beginning on September 23, 2024, Google Workspace administrators began receiving notices from Google Operations related to a class action lawsuit filed against Google in 2020. This Service Alert blog post summarizes the information and discusses next steps as they relate to users with Google Workspace accounts. Background In July 2020, a class action lawsuit was […]
With the ever-present nuisance of spam and threats of cyber attacks, email services continue to add features and protections. Some of these will prevent your email from being delivered, and others will prevent your message from being seen. Here are 3 actions you need to take so your messages arrive and are seen. Ensure Your […]
Working with hundreds of small and midsize businesses, we often see trends in IT interests, plans, and initiatives. Given all the hype, we expected to see Generative AI as a big trend this fall. While our clients are interested in it and beginning to use it, Generative AI is not among the top three trends […]
