Ransomware is often pictured as a hacker sitting behind a computer and somehow forcing their way through a company’s firewall. In reality, many ransomware attacks begin much more quietly. An employee clicks a convincing link. A password is stolen. A computer misses an...
Your office phone rings. The caller ID shows the name of a local bank, utility company, vendor, government office, or even another employee in your organization. It looks legitimate, so you answer. Unfortunately, the name and number displayed on your phone may not...
For a small business, saving money wherever possible is important. When expenses start adding up, a low-cost website can seem like an easy place to cut costs. After all, if a website has your logo, phone number, services, and a contact form, does it really matter how...
The traditional office phone is no longer the only way employees can answer a business call. Modern softphone systems allow employees to use their computer, web browser, smartphone, or other compatible device as an extension of the company phone system. That...
The Most Common Security Gaps We See in Small Businesses Small business security is often built one piece at a time. A camera gets installed after an incident. A new lock is added when an employee leaves. Another camera goes up when inventory starts disappearing. Over...
Why Fast Internet Doesn’t Fix a Bad Network Upgrading your business internet can sound like the obvious solution when employees complain about slow computers, unreliable Wi-Fi, choppy phone calls, or files that take too long to transfer. If 200 Mbps feels slow, moving...
