by Andy Oeftering | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies
The Hidden Dangers Of Shortcuts In IT Security In IT security, as in health and nutrition, shortcuts can lead to significant long-term problems. The allure of quick fixes in IT—be it free antivirus software, makeshift firewalls, or informal IT management—might seem...
by Andy Oeftering | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies
The End Is Almost Here! Windows 10 Will No Longer Be Supported As Of October 2025 Important News: Microsoft will NO LONGER support Windows 10 after October 2025! While these PCs will still work after the official end date of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer...
by Andy Oeftering | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies
An Antivirus Isn’t Enough – Why Your Business Needs More Cyber Security In the complex landscape of cybersecurity, many businesses mistakenly believe that installing antivirus software is sufficient to protect them from all cyber threats. While antivirus is a crucial...
by Andy Oeftering | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog, Cybersecurity
Cybercriminals Are Faking Data Breaches: How AI Is Fueling This New Scam Just when you think cybercriminals will run out of new ideas for how to scam people, they find a way to get creative and surprise you. Now they’re faking data breaches, hoping to steal money from...
by Andy Oeftering | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog, Cybersecurity
Travel Smart: Essential Cybersecurity Practices For A Hack-Free Vacation Andy Oeftering Summer is a popular time for business owners and employees to step out of the office and take a well-deserved vacation. Even if their “out of office” e-mail responder is active,...
by Andy Oeftering | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies
How Poor Tech Support Is Slowing Down Your Business If you’re serious about growing a successful, profitable business in 2024 and beyond, there’s no room for pass-the-buck tactics – especially when it comes to IT support. The efficiency of your IT team isn’t just a...
by Andy Oeftering | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies
Outdated Technology Is Costing Your Organization Money Is your organization currently bleeding money due to its reliance on outdated technology? The answer is likely yes. A recent survey by Deloitte revealed that a staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their...
by Andy Oeftering | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Cybersecurity
Dangers Of LinkedIn: 4 Security Features To Use TODAY A recent report from Check Point Research revealed a shocking statistic – the Microsoft-owned business platform LinkedIn is impersonated in nearly half of all phishing attacks globally. One of the ways scammers...
by Andy Oeftering | Aug 23, 2024 | Blog, Business IT Strategies, Cybersecurity
Why VPNs Are Crucial for Any Business with Remote Workers In today’s increasingly mobile and digital workplace, remote working has become very common, presenting numerous advantages in terms of flexibility and access to a broader talent pool. However, this shift...
by Andy Oeftering | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog
Apple Might Never Have Released The Macintosh If This Happened Steve Wozniak was asked in an interview what he would have done differently if he had been Apple’s CEO instead of Jobs. He said he would have been “a lot nicer to people,” but then quickly added that IF he...