SmartPath Technologies, LLC

06/15/2026

Be honest…

How many accounts are using the same password right now?

If a cybercriminal gets access to one account, password reuse can turn a single breach into a much bigger problem.

The good news? A few simple habits can dramatically improve your security.

Read our latest blog to learn why strong passwords still matter and the three easy steps you can take today to better protect yourself and your business.

Click the link below to read the full article!

Let's start with a quick, judgment-free question: How many passwords do you have? Now, how many of those passwords are actually different? If you just broke into a cold sweat, you're not alone.

06/10/2026

Good IT support is a lot like plumbing.

If everything is working, nobody talks about it.

If it isn’t, it’s suddenly everyone’s top priority.

Don’t wait for an IT flood. Reach out to SmartPath Technologies and keep small issues from turning into major headaches.

06/08/2026

This is a new one and our friends at McCracken County Sheriff's Office have some good tips! Never enter * codes on your cell phone at the request of someone who randomly calls you! They went to steal your two factor authentication codes and account resets!

Please be aware of an emerging scam tactic being used to steal customers' information:

The “*21*” scam is a type of phone fraud where a scammer tricks customers into entering a code that forwards all incoming calls and text messages to the scammer’s device. This also allows the scammer to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs) and other sensitive information to gain access to customers’ financial and online accounts.

The scammers often call pretending to be financial institution representatives or another trusted company and ask the customer to dial a code like one of the following saying it will "secure" the account.

AT&T / T‑Mobile: *21* + destination number + # to enable;
Verizon: *72 + destination number + # to enable;
US Cellular: *72 or *73 + destination number + # to enable.

How the scam works:

1. The fraudster contacts the customer, often by impersonating a legitimate entity like their bank, phone provider, or a company they’ve ordered from.

2. They create a sense of urgency by claiming a problem with the account, a fake missed package, or fraudulent activity.

3. The scammer provides instructions for a supposed "fix." Telling the customer to dial a code like one of the above and 10-digit number, the fraudsters phone number.

4. The code forwards your calls and text messages to the fraudster.

5. The swindler hijacks the customers’ accounts. They then use their access to the customers’ calls and texts to defeat financial institutions calling customers to verify transactions / checks, and initiate password resets on the accounts. They can intercept the OTPs or two-factor authentication codes sent to customers’ phones, giving them control of bank, social media, or other online accounts.

Deactivating call forwarding varies by carrier.

06/07/2026

A lot of IT emergencies start with someone saying:

“That’s weird.”

Five minutes later, everyone is involved.

SmartPath Technologies specializes in handling problems before they become group projects.

If something feels off, don’t wait for it to become an emergency. Call SmartPath Technologies today and let’s solve it before it escalates.

06/04/2026

A recent survey found that 75% of IT companies experienced at least one security breach in the last 12 months.

More than half reported multiple breaches.

If you are a business owner, that statistic should make you stop and think.

If your IT provider is responsible for protecting your business, how well are they protecting their own?

At SmartPath, we’ve never experienced a security breach.

That doesn’t mean we’re smarter than everyone else, and it certainly doesn’t mean we’re immune from risk. Cybersecurity is an ongoing process, not a destination. If you need help getting to the on-ramp, please call us. Please don’t go unsecured in 2026.

Too many providers try to compete on price. The problem is that security, training, monitoring, documentation, and accountability all cost money.

What it does mean is that we’ve invested heavily in our people, processes, and tools. We take securing our own environment just as seriously as we take securing our clients’.

Eventually, something has to give.

We believe business owners deserve an IT partner that practices what they preach.

Before you trust an area IT company with your email, financial systems, customer data, and operations, ask a simple question:

“How do you secure your own business?”

The answer will tell you a lot.

06/03/2026

If your office has that one computer nobody is allowed to touch, a printer held together by sheer determination, or a Wi-Fi password written on a sticky note from 2019, this one's for you.

We put together a quick blog about why waiting until technology breaks might be costing your business more than you think.

Read ead our latest blog: Your Business Probably Has an “IT Guy” Problem

Bonus points if you can tell us who the unofficial IT person in your office is!

Every business has one. Maybe it’s the employee who’s “good with computers.” Maybe it’s the owner who somehow became the unofficial tech support department. Maybe it’s the one ancient printer everyone...

05/28/2026

Some tech problems fix themselves.

Most just wait until the worst possible moment to get worse.

Don't wait for downtime, data loss, or costly surprises.

Be proactive. Call SmartPath Technologies today and stay protected from whatever tomorrow's technology problems bring.

05/25/2026