Griffin Technology Solutions, LLC

06/05/2026

That urgent payment request from your CEO might not be real.

AI-powered scams are becoming incredibly convincing — from perfectly written emails to cloned executive voices designed to trick finance teams into sending money fast.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams cost businesses more than $3 billion last year, and attackers are now using AI to make fraud even harder to detect.

So how do you protect your business?

The answer is simple: build processes AI can’t bypass.

In our latest video, we explain why every bank detail change or high-value payment should be verified through a separate, trusted channel — like a direct phone call to a known contact number.

Strong verification processes help remove the guesswork, protect your team, and keep your business secure even as AI threats continue to evolve.

Want to strengthen your cybersecurity strategy?
Contact Griffin Technology Solutions at [email protected] to learn how we can help.

06/04/2026

If you use Excel and Microsoft 365 Copilot, an upgrade from March 2026 might save you hours every week.

It's called Work IQ, and it changes how Copilot handles spreadsheets.
Before, you had to manually feed Copilot the data you wanted it to use. Copy figures from an email, paste them into Excel, then ask Copilot to clean it up.

Now, Copilot can pull context directly from your related emails, Teams chats, meetings, and files in your Microsoft tenant. It reads the source material itself.
You can do things like:

Reconcile a vendor invoice against the quoted price by pointing Copilot at the original email thread.

Update a sales forecast based on the recap of yesterday's pipeline meeting.
Reformat a messy data dump a client sent over.

To use it, you need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and the document stored in your business tenant, not a personal OneDrive.

One note on security: Copilot can only access files the user already has permission to see.

If your SharePoint and OneDrive permissions are messy, Copilot will surface things you didn't intend to share.

Audit your file permissions before turning this loose on your team.

AI is transforming the way businesses work — faster workflows, smarter decisions, and greater productivity. Ready to see what AI can do for your organization? Connect with us at [email protected].

06/03/2026

AI-powered fraud is changing the game for cybercriminals — especially when it comes to targeting Accounts Payable teams. From realistic phishing emails to fake invoices and even cloned executive voices, today’s scams are more convincing than ever.

The good news? Strong verification processes and cybersecurity controls can dramatically reduce your risk.

In our latest article, Griffin Technology Solutions breaks down:
✔️ How AI-enhanced fraud works
✔️ Why AP teams are prime targets
✔️ The biggest red flags businesses should know
✔️ Best practices to prevent payment fraud and BEC attacks

Read the full article here: www.griff.tech/blog/ai-enhanced-fraud-targeting-accounts-payable-teams

06/02/2026

Automation is getting smarter by interpreting instructions rather than just following rigid rules. This means software can handle more complex tasks with less human oversight. What task in your workday are you most eager to automate?

Stay secure, stay flexible, and stay ahead—with Griffin Technology Solutions by your side, [email protected]

The organizations that succeed in 2026 will be those that treat AI not as a separate capability but as something embedded within the fabric of legal work itself

05/29/2026

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a strong first line of defense—but it’s not the whole story.

After you log in, your browser keeps you authenticated with a session token (like a digital wristband). If an attacker steals that token, they can bypass MFA entirely—no login required.

That’s how modern account takeovers happen: not by breaking in, but by going around the login process.

In this video, we break down how session token theft works—and what your business can do to stop it with layered security:
✔️ Secure devices
✔️ Strong session controls
✔️ Phishing-resistant access
✔️ Real-time monitoring

If you’re only relying on MFA, your business may still be exposed.

📩 Want to make sure your systems are protected? Email us today: [email protected]

05/28/2026

From AI-generated portraits to mind-bending AR glasses, SXSW 2026 showed us exactly where the future of consumer tech is heading. Which of these futuristic trends excites you the most?


Technology moves fast, make sure your business keeps up. Connect with Griffin Technology Solutions at [email protected] to stay ahead

We explored virtual reality, got red light therapy, ate barbecue and heard about visions of technology's future.

05/27/2026

MFA isn’t a silver bullet and attackers know it.

One of the fastest-growing threats right now is session cookie hijacking, where cybercriminals don’t break your login… they reuse it. That means even with MFA enabled, your business could still be exposed.

If your team relies on Microsoft 365, cloud apps, or remote access, this is something you can’t afford to ignore.

We break it down here 👉 https://griff.tech/blog/mfa-not-enough-session-cookie-hijacking-houston

At Griffin Technology Solutions, we help Houston businesses go beyond basic security with layered protection that actually stops modern attacks.

📩 Want to make sure your systems are protected?
Email us today: [email protected]

05/22/2026

Aging hardware isn’t just “old tech”—it’s legacy debt.

And when that outdated equipment becomes something your business depends on, it quietly builds risk in the background… until it turns into unexpected downtime, security exposure, or a costly emergency upgrade.

In our latest video, we break down how a legacy debt audit helps you:
✔️ Identify end-of-support devices at your network edge
✔️ Find obsolete systems that can’t be secured
✔️ Catch servers where patching and backups have slipped

The goal? Turn hidden risks into a clear, manageable plan—without a full rip-and-replace.

👉 Watch the video to learn more

Need help uncovering risk in your environment?
Contact Griffin Technology Solutions at [email protected] to schedule a legacy debt audit.

05/21/2026

If you run a business, an employee can easily email your client list to their personal account, whether by accident or on purpose.

Most companies just trust their staff not to do this.

But you need a technical rule that stops sensitive data from leaving your network in the first place.

If you use Microsoft 365, you can use a tool called Microsoft Purview to set up Data Loss Prevention rules.

When you turn this on, the system scans every outgoing email, Teams messages, SharePoint/OneDrive files, endpoint devices, browser activity, and Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts before processing.

If it detects sensitive information like Social Security numbers, credit card details, or specific internal company tags, it physically blocks the email.

You do not have to monitor employees manually.


Data protection isn’t just about prevention, it’s about preparation. Let’s make sure your systems are ready. Contact us at [email protected]