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CybersecurityIs that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack?
You’re no stranger to the endless threats lurking in your email inbox. But have you ever considered that an email which seems to be from Microsoft could end up being your worst nightmare?
August 31, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsAre You Paying for Productivity Apps You’re Not Using?
In the world of business, productivity is king. But are you getting the most out of your Microsoft 365 subscription?
August 23, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityUnderstanding Microsoft Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Yourself
Microsoft is now the go-to disguise for cybercriminals launching phishing attacks. But a closer look can save you and your business from falling prey. It’s all about slowing down, observing, and analyzing.
August 10, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsIs This the Ultimate Browser for Business?
It’ll come as no surprise, but Microsoft has yet more exciting news for us. Sometimes we wonder if they allow their employees to sleep!
August 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityAlienFox Malware: The Swiss Army Knife of Cloud Attacks
Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new, modular malware toolkit called "AlienFox." Cybercriminals use AlienFox to breach email and web hosting services. It compromises misconfigured hosts on cloud platforms and takes sensitive data.
April 25, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityOneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware
File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote.
April 18, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Logging in to Microsoft 365 in your business is about to become a little bit faster.
April 6, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityPatched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.
April 5, 2023 2 min -
Industry InsightsMicrosoft Exchange Online Outage Blocks Access to Mailboxes Worldwide
Microsoft Corp. announced via Twitter on March 1 that a worldwide outage affected Exchange Online – its cloud-based email service.
March 15, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITMicrosoft Announces End Date for Exchange Server 2013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 will no longer receive updates starting April 11, 2023. That gives companies using the system to upgrade to a newer one or lose support. It will no longer get:
February 27, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Teams Free (Classic) Is Retiring
Microsoft has decided to retire its MS Teams Free (classic) app.
February 17, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsIncreasing Your Office Productivity With Streamlined Android Apps – The 3 Best Solutions
Is your team also using their Android mobile devices to do their tasks? Incorporating an Android suite of apps into your workplace can dramatically improve productivity.
February 15, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityHow Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams
Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features.
January 26, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityRackspace Attacked By Ransomware
On Friday, December 2nd, managed cloud computing company Rackspace detected suspicious activity on its hosted Exchange environment. Upon discovery, Rackspace immediately took proactive measures to isolate the hosted Exchange environment and contain the incident, working alongside industry-leading third-party cybersecurity experts. The company has now determined that this suspicious activity was the result of a ransomware incident and has hired a leading cyber defence firm to investigate.
January 6, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITDid You Know Hardware and Software Expire Too?
We are all aware of the term “use by date.” It is regularly used when talking about food and medications and refers to the date after which the product is no longer safe to consume. However, did you know that your software and hardware can expire too?
December 30, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsEverything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales
Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative tasks is time away from customer interactions. But that data is vital.
December 28, 2022 4 min -
Managed IT4 Practical Steps for Vendor Cloud Backup
When you entrust your business data to a cloud-based platform, you expect it to be safe and sound. However, most cloud platforms like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Salesforce acknowledge their backup shortcomings and recommend having an additional backup and recovery solution for your cloud-based data.
December 21, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsAdobe Acrobat Streamlines PDF Experiences in Microsoft Teams
Whether you're a student or an employee, digital documents are now essential for the future of work. While there are different types of digital documents, one of the most often used document formats is PDF. Today, millions of PDF files are exchanged between users worldwide.
December 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhat Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene.
December 7, 2022 4 min -
Managed ITMyths About Business Cloud Backup Platforms
Your data is essential for your business's success. There’s no doubt about it in the modern digitized era. However, not having a backup for your cloud-based service provider can result in the loss of this valuable data.
December 2, 2022 3 min
