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Hackers took advantage of what was happening in the world and haven’t slowed down since!
Phishing scams have increased, ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they are posing as trusted sources that you might follow!
If you want to reduce your chances of being their next victim, here are two things you must do:
1. Make sure that you have strong security measures in place and an IT team monitoring them.
2. Ensure your team is educated on how to spot these attacks so that you can either avoid them altogether OR are able to identify and mitigate it quickly.
If you aren’t confident that you have these in place - send us a message! We are here to help.
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This is not one area of your business that you want to cut corners.
Not investing in the right person to help you with your technology can be an expensive headache later.
Companies with low price tags typically hire interns to manage your network so that they can gain experience.
Unfortunately, an inexperienced technician can cost you later on if they improperly diagnose problems and will take them longer to complete the task, which will ultimately cost you more.
If you’re not ready to decide, we’ll do a FREE assessment for you and you can decide from there! Get yours here - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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If your IT team isn’t doing this, they need to start right away.
What happens if there is a hardware failure doing the upgrade and you’re unable to restore your data as it was right before you started?
How much money and data could you possibly lose?
Don’t risk it. Always back up FIRST.
Want to make sure this is happening around the clock for you? Send us a message and let’s figure out how we can help.
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Thank you for the awesome review! We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.
If you are in any need of IT support, do not hesitate to contact our team!
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If you have a toothache, you call the dentist because he’s a specialist.
If you have a broken arm, you see a doctor because he has experience fixing it.
If you use technology in your business and/or process client data, you should consult with an IT professional.
(No, your neighbor who is good at getting WiFi set up quickly doesn’t count!)
A great IT professional will help you figure out how to leverage technology to help your business run faster and more efficiently while being secure from hackers’ attempts to shut you down.
Consulting with an IT pro isn’t a “tech decision”; it’s an IMPORTANT business decision.
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Opportunities come to the people who prepare for them. Success isn’t going to drop out of the sky. You have to take action.
Make it a great week!
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IT is not just for keeping hackers out of your network.
A good IT department can help your organization leverage technology to grow as a company, improve quality, create efficiencies, and so much more.
Book a 15-minute call with our team to find out how you can and should be using technology better in your business.
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Whether you’re taking a vacation or on the road for work, it’s important to consider the security of your devices.
Here are a few quick tips -
- Keep your device near you and lock when not in use
- Use a VPN when on public WiFi
- Encrypt your hard drive
- Perform any updates and backups BEFORE you leave
- Turn off location sharing
- Consider using a privacy screen so passersby can’t get a peek at your screen
It’s also a good idea to have an IT professional monitoring your network. They can spot potential threats before your computer alerts you.
Get in touch with our team to find out how - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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Thank you for the awesome review! We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.
If you are in any need of IT support, do not hesitate to contact our team!
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If you don’t sign out of apps (like a bank account, social media, email, etc.) a thief will have a field day diving into your personal information if you don’t lock your phone.
Here are a few tips to make your phone, tablet, or computer as secure as possible.
1. Shorten automatic lock time
2. Use a secure code (NOT ones like 0000, 1234, or 6543)
3. Limit the number of attempts allowed (not too low in case you forget your password, but low enough that a thief couldn’t get through a lot of guesses)
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Our team is lucky enough to LOVE what we do because of you!
We didn’t want to let Valentine’s Day pass without sharing how much we appreciate our supportive customers. Our business wouldn’t exist without you and for that, we are forever grateful.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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No excuses!
Let’s crush this week.
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Your phone is a mini-computer! Whether you’re #teamiphone, #teamandroid, or anything in between - these simple tips will help keep your device secure.
1. Make sure your phone isn’t auto-connecting to random WiFi. It could be a hacker trying to scam you.
2. Always keep your phone in close proximity and enable shorter lock screen times in case it gets too far away.
3. Pop-ups can be malicious! Exit out and close all applications.
4. Limit sensitive conversations via text.
5. Install only the apps you use, delete the rest, and only download from a trusted app store.
Anything else you would add to this list? Share below!
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Thank you for the awesome review! We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.
If you are in any need of IT support, do not hesitate to contact our team!
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Do you want to take the time to update your browser? Nah. Do you need to? YES.
Clicking “remind me tomorrow” gives hackers 24 more hours to install malicious software on your computer.
It only takes a few minutes and a quick restart but will help keep you safe while surfing the internet.
Follow us for more tech tips that will make your life easier.
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I read a quote once that went like, “There is someone out there confidently doing what you want to be doing worse than you can do it and they have no plans on making it better.”
I could instantly think of a few examples of that.
Don’t hold back. Don’t play small.
If there is something that you want to be doing, GO FOR IT instead of sitting on the sidelines watching someone else.
You can do it!
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Skip the social media games!
The fill-in-the-blank games that ask you questions like your first pet’s name or your favorite ice cream flavor can give hackers information they need to guess your password.
A few minutes of ‘fun’ isn’t worth putting your data at risk.
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessments are valuable for business owners because they give you the opportunity to find weak spots in your security system BEFORE a hacker does. That way, you can patch it and prevent an attack.
If you’re interested in getting one for your organization, we offer one FREE. Details here - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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In the past, it was solely recommended that you change your password regularly.
Times have changed! The best method for keeping your account secure is to develop a strong password with numbers, capital and lowercase letters, and symbols and use a secure password manager.
However, because it’s Change Your Password Day, it’s a good time to check and make sure that you’re not using the same password for all of your accounts.
Need recommendations for a password manager? Just ask in the comments! We are here to help.
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Hackers are sneaky! They are often working around the clock to steal financial information so they can get their hands on your money.
Here are 8 ways that you need to be aware of.
1. Stealing your card details over public Wi-Fi
2. Phishing attacks to steal your account information
3. Installing malware and spyware on your devices
4. Scam phone calls pretending to be from your bank
5. “Formjacking” on websites you use and trust (this is when inject malicious software onto website forms. When you enter your info — including credit card numbers — they get access to them.)
6. Taking over your online banking account
7. Finding your credit card numbers after a data breach
8. Hacking the payment systems for online stores
Make sure you have cybersecurity systems in place!
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It would be nice if technology worked correctly 100% of the time but that’s just not always the case.
Instead, it’s critical to have control over all of the elements you can. That way, if and when something goes wrong, you have a plan already in motion to fix it.
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IT should not be just an expense!
Many businesses find that hiring the RIGHT IT company to manage their tech saves them money.
If you want to find out if you could be saving money while increasing efficiency in your organization, our team is ready to help.
Start here with a FREE Network Assessment - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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Bottom line - downtime costs you money.
A great IT company can help minimize this by monitoring your network 24/7 for you so that you can stay up and running when you need to be.
Ask us how!
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Thank you for the kind words.
We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.
If you are in any need of IT support, do not hesitate to contact us. We are ready to help!
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If you’ve been putting off the decision to invest in cybersecurity, we’ve got news - it’s no longer optional.
During the pandemic, cyber attacks hit an all-time high and that is not expected to slow down.
It’s not a matter of if they find you, it’s a matter of when.
Protect your network now! (We promise, it’s MUCH less expensive than recovering from a data breach.)
Not sure where to start? We can help. Get your FREE IT Security Assessment here - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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Good things to look for are always checking the email address that sent the message, and unless it is something you requested at that moment, never enter a password after clicking a link in an email.
If a security alert pops up on your computer, here's what you should do
The message urges you to call Windows support at the provided phone number.
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Hackers release new malware regularly because they know that most people are unable to keep up with updating their security software regularly!
The more they release, the better their odds of getting into your network.
The best way to prevent this is to have an IT team that keeps up with the latest news regarding malware and viruses and monitors your network 24/7 so as soon as something new is detected they can patch it.
ASK your IT department if they’re doing this or get in touch with our team and we’ll do a FREE IT Assessment and let you know - havenzone.com/free-network-assessment/
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Everyone needs a vacation, including your tech team, but what happens if disaster strikes when they’re out?
Does your current IT team know the status of your account so that someone else can jump in and effectively manage your network at any time?
If not, they should! We keep detailed documentation and updates on every client account so that any of our technicians can pick up where one has left off if needed.
Need better IT support? We’re ready to help. Send us a message!
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The only thing better than one backup is two! Make sure you have an off-site backup that is regularly updating in case of a fire, flood, theft, or other natural disaster.
Bonus points for checking it regularly. A backup isn’t any good if your files are corrupt (or not properly saved) when you need them.
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