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With cybercrime estimated to cost $6 trillion worldwide by 2021, it is become the biggest threat to businesses and everyday people. Small businesses with no in-house IT department can find themselves at greater risk for these types of crimes because of outdated software and no knowledge of the latest threats. IT support for small business…

62% of businesses found that customers spend more time at their locations if Wi-Fi is offered. Offering public Wi-Fi to customers is a great way to draw people in, but is it actually safe? After all, there is little benefit from doing it if there is a chance that your small business will be at…

Just in the first half of 2019, hackers have breached the data of over 25 million patient records. Data security is important in any industry, but medical clinics in particular need to be vigilant. Your clients trust you with information of the utmost sensitivity, and you want to protect that trust and your reputation. We…

Maintaining a positive image is crucial for any healthcare provider. Indeed, a positive online reputation is a key deciding-factor for 60% of people in their search for a new provider. That is just the online side of the story. A practice’s offline reputation comes into play too. For example, when you are preceded by a…

Did you know that an estimated 83 percent of people in the United States use passwords that others can easily guess? These weak passwords can range from a person’s name to even the simple word “password.” Even worse, company policies often do not help with the issue. After all, they might just require employees to…

Did you know that the average cost of a data breach in 2017 was 3.62 million? With businesses becoming more connected and the cyber world becoming more dangerous, it pays to be protected. You may be wondering what else you can do to protect your healthcare software system. You may have some defense measures in…

Did you know that in 2018 alone, data breaches affected billions of data? These breaches also led to billions of dollars’ worth of damages. Not only do attacks compromise your important business files and data but your customers’ information, as well. There are many ways we can protect ourselves, though, and none of them is…

Almost 300 records were exposed every second in the first six months of 2018. Cybercrime has been on the rise, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The attacks that make headlines often feature big businesses, like Facebook or Equifax. A small business owner could be forgiven for thinking cybercrime will pass them by….

Do you have your Windows 7 End of Life HIPAA compliance checklist ready? If not, you need to read on because when Windows 7 End of Life occurs, your current HIPAA compliance checklist dies too. What can you do to prepare for this event? You and other nationwide customers will start having problems with your…

Over half of all cyberattacks every year hit small businesses. Can you afford to risk it? The cost of a cyberattack is more than financial. It damages your reputation, you lose customer trust, and waste vital time away from core tasks fixing the security breach. It is easy to make sure this does not happen…

Is your business in or around San Jose, CA? If so, you and other nationwide customers may start having problems with your Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. You will need technical support because Microsoft’s Windows 7 end of life support occurs January 14, 2020. That is why many companies are finding and using IT…

Connectivity. Aside from enough money, it is the most essential component of an office environment for your new business. Nobody can live without email, the internet, file sharing, or backups anymore. A small business network infrastructure should be well thought out and planned, and it should be done by a professional who often understands a…