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simple IT. Simple IT is a fast growing IT provider focused on providing reliable, efficient, secure and cost ef

Simple IT strives to ensure that your computers and network run optimally and reliably. By managing the network, we make the ownership of technology simple. Simple IT knows that computers are crucial to the daily operations of your business, if you have an issue, you can call us and we will respond immediately. Most issues can be resolved either on the phone or remotely, saving you time and minimi

zing any downtime. In many cases, with our software tools, we are made aware of any issues with the network before anyone in your office notices. If you need any assistance with your computers or your network, give us a call at 859-360-3771 and we will be glad to help.

08/04/2026

Passkeys are replacing passwords, and they're ready to use now. Your device proves it's you with your fingerprint or face, so there's no password to phish or steal. Turn them on for your email and Microsoft/Google login first. Most break-ins still start with a stolen password.

Think phishing only happens through email? Think again.Businesses have spent years improving email security and training...
08/03/2026

Think phishing only happens through email? Think again.

Businesses have spent years improving email security and training employees to spot phishing emails, but text messages often don't get the same attention. That's why people are more likely to trust a text and react without thinking.

Common smishing scams include:

📦 Fake delivery notifications
👤 A "CEO" asking for gift cards or a wire transfer
🏦 Fake bank alerts or account lockout messages
💬 A coworker requesting an urgent favor from an unfamiliar number

Protect your business with a few simple rules:

✅ Never approve payments, payroll changes, or password resets over text.
✅ Verify unexpected requests through a phone call or Microsoft Teams.
✅ Never tap login links in text messages. Go directly to the app or website instead.
✅ Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM) to help your mobile carrier block them.

Smishing works when people react before they verify. Encourage your team to pause, think, and confirm first—it only takes a few seconds to stop a costly attack.

If you signed up for AI tools over the past 18 months and haven't reviewed them since, you could be wasting money!A Marc...
07/30/2026

If you signed up for AI tools over the past 18 months and haven't reviewed them since, you could be wasting money!

A March 2026 audit of 102 small businesses found that 87% had significant AI subscription waste, with a median of $18,000 lost per year.

3 signs it's time for an AI audit:

▶️ You're paying for multiple tools that do the same job.
▶️ Your team stopped using a subscription you're still paying for.
▶️ You can't clearly explain the ROI of each AI tool.

While you're at it, check security too:

✅ Use business plans with strong data privacy protections.
✅ Remove access for former employees.
✅ Review which AI tools are connected to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

A quick AI audit can reduce costs, simplify your tech stack, and improve security.

"We're too small to be a target." That's one of the biggest cybersecurity myths.Cybercriminals don't choose victims by c...
07/29/2026

"We're too small to be a target." That's one of the biggest cybersecurity myths.

Cybercriminals don't choose victims by company size. They use automated tools to scan millions of businesses for weak passwords, unpatched systems, and other vulnerabilities.

Small businesses are often targeted because they store valuable data — but typically have fewer security resources.

If you've delayed investing in cybersecurity because your business feels "too small," it may be time to rethink that.

💬 Need help protecting your business? Contact Simple IT.

Deleted a OneDrive file recently and couldn't find it in your computer's Recycle Bin? That's expected.Since May 2026, fi...
07/27/2026

Deleted a OneDrive file recently and couldn't find it in your computer's Recycle Bin? That's expected.

Since May 2026, files deleted from OneDrive or SharePoint no longer appear in your local Recycle Bin or Trash. Instead, they're removed from your device and can only be recovered from the web-based recycle bin.

To restore a deleted file:

1. Go to onedrive.com or your SharePoint site.
2. Click Recycle Bin in the left-hand menu.
3. Right-click the file and select Restore.

Deleted files are typically kept for 30 days before moving to the second-stage Recycle Bin (which many people don't know exists). Depending on your organization's settings, they can remain there for up to another 93 days.

After roughly 123 days, they're permanently deleted.

07/23/2026

Your incident response plan needs to live on paper, because the second you need it, your computers and email are the thing that's broken.

A one-page version beats nothing. The most important piece is the contact list, because those are the phone numbers you can't get to once your systems are down. Print this list and keep one copy at the office and one at home.

Six contacts to have on paper:

1. Your cyber insurance broker. They open the door to every other resource your policy covers. Save the after-hours line, not just the main number.
2. Your breach attorney. Not your business attorney. A specialist in cyber incidents. Their first job is to create legal privilege over the response.
3. Your incident response firm. If your insurance assigns one, save the IR firm's name and 24/7 line on this same page.
4. Your IT provider or MSP. Direct line for the senior engineer, not the front desk.
5. Law enforcement. FBI IC3 (1-800-CALL-FBI / ic3.gov) and your state cyber unit if you have one.
6. Two business lifelines. Your bank's fraud line and your payroll provider's emergency line. Both can freeze transactions if an attack is in progress.

Once ransomware locks your email and laptops, the only contact list you can reach is the one you printed.

Your office printer could be the least secure device on your network.Many printers still have default passwords, outdate...
07/22/2026

Your office printer could be the least secure device on your network.

Many printers still have default passwords, outdated firmware, and stored copies of printed or scanned documents — making them an easy target for attackers.

Secure yours today:

✅ Change the default admin password.
✅ Disable unused services (FTP, Telnet, SMBv1).
✅ Turn on encryption and regularly wipe stored print jobs.
✅ Place the printer on its own network or VLAN.

Attackers often check printers before servers because they're frequently overlooked.

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