Security
Why Hackers love Holidays!
Why Hackers love Holidays! Most people take a long-awaited chance to rest and relax during the holiday season. But cybercriminals and hackers see a huge opportunity to launch attacks. Why you ask? Here are the top 3 reasons why cybercriminals love the holiday season. 1. People are Distracted You know that with all the holiday…
Read MoreCloud, Hybrid or Prem, what’s the best choice for your business?
Cloud, Hybrid or Prem, what’s the best choice for your business? The buzz about “the cloud” continues to be a topic for many businesses and many are increasingly adopting cloud computing technologies to optimize their operations and simplify infrastructure. However, deciding between a cloud, hybrid, or on-premises solution can be challenging. Let’s look at the…
Read MoreAirline Ticket Scams Are Soaring
Airline Ticket Scams Are Soaring Scammers love travel season. They know your eyes are peeled for a cheap ticket and have devised convincing ways to get their hands on your money. Tricked consumers have spent months of their lives dealing with the consequences of these scams and lost thousands of dollars in the process. In…
Read MoreWhat the MGM attack means to smaller companies
What the MGM attack means to smaller companies Yes, the MGM attack was a big one, and these are the ones we always hear about, but what actually happened and why should your business be concerned? The MGM Hotel and Entertainment Resorts were hit by a serious cyber-attack that morphed into a ransomware attack. But…
Read MoreExploring Cryptojacking: Understanding the Threat and How to Protect Against it
Exploring Cryptojacking: Understanding the Threat and How to Protect Against it In the realm of cybersecurity, the term “Ransomware” has haunted us many for years. However, a recent shift in the landscape has brought to light a recurrence of another threat – Cryptojacking. Cryptojacking, involves a hacker exploiting a computer’s processing power to engage in…
Read MoreBack to school
Back to School? Photo Attribution: Pixabay Your employees (and perhaps you) are preparing for your kids to go back to school. You may be asking why this would concern your business IT. Well, here is the thing. We learned a lot during COVID, many people went to Work from Home environments and a lot of…
Read MoreThe IT Services Model Where Everyone Wins – And The One Where You Lose Big
The IT Services Model Where Everyone Wins – And The One Where You Lose Big If you’re a business owner, there’s probably a good chance you spent time figuring out the IT needs of your business. It’s not as easy as searching online and picking the cheapest option or the company with the best reviews.…
Read MorePerfect IT
Perfect IT Think of it, your perfect day! Everything goes according to plan, no issue, no problems. Ever have one of these? They are rare, but every once and a while we see them. But here is my point; Why isn’t everything perfect?! This was a question I was asked in a Business Review recently.…
Read MorePassword Solutions
Forgot your Password?! We all have a multitude of passwords that we need to keep track of these days. Far too many to remember them unless we are using the same password for multiple sites (a really big no-no!) There are a couple of solutions to this problem we have available for our clients; AcaciaIT…
Read MoreThe Best IT-Related Resolutions For The New Year
The Best IT-Related Resolutions For The New Year The past couple of years have been difficult for just about everyone. Business owners and entrepreneurs have had to adapt and evolve to survive in an ever-changing climate. There’s no telling when or even if things will go back to what we once thought was “normal.” As…
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