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Ransomware cripples Las Vegas casino: How can you protect your business?

By Jeff Fowler | September 19, 2023
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Earlier this month, there was an attack on MGM Resorts that is still affecting business at the time of this post. Ransomware is crippling their technology from their ordering kiosks to their slot machines and even the hotel card readers. According to some reports, they are losing as much as $8.4M per day in revenue.…

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Why is it bad to reuse passwords on multiple sites?

By SandStorm IT | September 12, 2023
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When it comes to passwords, people like to use the same passwords for pretty much everything they need to login to. It’s easy to remember and more convenient to do, but it’s actually one of the worst things you can do for your security online. In 2022, over 24 billion passwords were successfully hacked. Using…

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What is patch management for 3rd party software?

By SandStorm IT | September 5, 2023
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What are patches? Patches can be seen as some type of hotfix. Everyday exploits, bugs, and security risks are found within programs, and these are what the patches would fix.  A bug in the software could be a failure or fault that could cause it to behave in unintended ways.  If you think of an…

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future of IoT

How does the Internet of Things affect cybersecurity?

By Josh Yarbrough | August 29, 2023
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The internet can be wonderful. It can provide convenience and capabilities that would otherwise be impossible. It is potential at our fingertips. I remember years ago, as a child, watching my mother “surf the web”. Back then, those simple HTML websites were so cool to me. Especially if they had background music that played while…

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What is VoIP

VoIP – An Alternative to the Typical Land-line Telephone System Solution

By Doyle Sanders | August 22, 2023
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What is VoIP, or Voice Over IP? The odds are you have probably heard the term, VoIP or Voice Over IP recently.  Maybe you know what it is or maybe not. In a nutshell, VoIP is basically telephone service that uses an internet connection to carry the voice signals.  If the internet connection is functional,…

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How is Office 365 different

How is Office 365 different than the standard version of Office?

By Josh Yarbrough | August 15, 2023
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If you’ve ever wondered “What’s the difference between Office 2016 and Office 365?”, we hope to clear up that distinction and maybe even answer some questions you might have about the two products. It’s confusing. I know. And visiting Microsoft’s official website makes it even more unclear and can cause you to leave there feeling…

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Fake Virus Warnings

How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings

By SandStorm IT | August 8, 2023
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You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like that pops up. You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is infected with something truly…

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The Perils of Reusing Passwords: Protecting Your Digital Fortress

By Jeff Fowler | August 1, 2023
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In today’s digital age, passwords serve as the frontline defense for our online identities and sensitive information. However, despite the numerous data breaches and hacking incidents, many individuals still underestimate the importance of unique and strong passwords. One common yet perilous practice is password reuse, which involves using the same password across multiple accounts. In…

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purchasing a printer

What should I look for when purchasing a printer?

By Jeff Fowler | July 25, 2023
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Deciding on which printer to purchase for your organization is no easy task.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed given the complicated technical specs and hundreds of models available. However, with a little research and groundwork, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration in the shopping phase and, potentially, save money in the…

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What are Managed IT Services?

What are Managed IT Services?

By Justin Oliver | July 18, 2023
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What are Managed IT Services? The Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) defines managed services as “the practice of outsourcing day-to-day technology management responsibilities to a third party as a strategic method for improving operations and accelerating a return on their technology investment”, typically for a fixed price. It is the proactive monitoring of computer and…

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