Breuer Tech Solutions

05/29/2026

"Fresh off the company’s 10% layoff, Meta is officially rolling out subscriptions for its apps in an effort to diversify its heavily ad-based revenue. Meta announced yesterday that users will be able to pay $3.99 a month for Facebook or Instagram Plus for features that predominantly seem to benefit influencers."

Would you be willing to pay for extra features on Instagram and/or Facebook?

Check out the full article here: https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/would-you-pay-for-instagram-and-facebook

05/25/2026

05/12/2026

Malicious actors are spicing up their phishing campaigns with bait designed to play off employees’ fears of violating their companies’ codes of conduct, according to the Microsoft Defender Research team. In a May 4 blog post, Microsoft described the ploy as a multi-step “large-scale credential theft campaign” that uses “polished, enterprise-style HTML templates” to deceive users.

Over the course of two days in mid-April, 35,000 users from 26 countries were targeted by the phishing campaign, which Microsoft said relies on “concerning accusations and repeated time-bound action prompts” to create a sense of urgency. Nine in 10 (92%) of these users were based in the US, and worked in several industries, including retail, technology, and healthcare.

A code of conduct-themed phishing campaign targeted 35,000+ users over the course of two days in mid-April, according to new research from the Microsoft Defender Research team.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/08/2026

If you've got any old/broken electronics you need to properly dispose of, make sure to take advantage of these upcoming events in Greeley (May 16th) & Frederick (June 6th)!

You can potentially just drive up depending on how busy they are, but it's best to reserve a time online. Check out this Weld County Government page for all the details!

Accepted items include a wide range of electronic devices, such as computer monitors, laptops, televisions, microwaves and much more.

05/07/2026

🔐 Happy World Password Day!

Nowadays, having a decent password simply isn't enough... Make sure to turn on multifactor authentication any chance you get, and you could even consider using a password manager to keep everything secure and in one place.

Still using your cat's name for your 401(k) account password? That just doesn't cut it anymore. Learn why you need to on World Password Day.

04/27/2026

"That old smartphone sitting in your junk drawer may be worth some extra cash. But how much money can you really get for it? CNET found that 29% of US adults keep their old devices at home, while 24% trade them in. And even worse, 22% throw their devices in the trash -- which is almost like throwing away free money."

Full article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/trading-up-to-a-new-smartphone-or-tablet-heres-how-to-get-top-dollar-for-your-old-one/

04/24/2026

Unfortunately, I've heard from multiple clients who have been affected by these types of scams. Make sure to check out this article and learn what to keep an eye out for:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/style/invitation-phishing-scam.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dFA.b5vT.hmCn7ZNZBCOT

04/22/2026

Happy National IT Service Provider Day... from your friendly local IT Service Provider! 🤓

Heard of National IT Service Provider Day? This is the day we get to appreciate all the hardworking men and women who keep our workspace functioning well.

04/10/2026

Unfortunately, I have noticed a significant increase in spam on my own business email... However, I have systems in place to mitigate this.

If you are being overwhelmed with spam in your inbox, I can help clean things up and cut down on overall spam/junk long-term!

Threat actors are trying to sign you up for lots of newsletters. Learn why and avoid the "subscription bomb."