Maryland Computer Service

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08/29/2024

The answer for most is no.

If you’re using Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook, that’s a great start, but there is so much more you could leverage to increase productivity.

If you want to learn what else you can do to leverage the full power of your Microsoft 365 subscription, we can help.

📲 Book a 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team to get started – https://marylandcomputerservice.com/discovery-call/

08/27/2024

What would you do if the software you used to make sales and pay employees went down because of a cyber-attack?
Most business owners would probably panic. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to over 15,000 car dealerships.
In today’s blog, we cover what happened and what EVERY business leader needs to take away from this terrible attack to avoid being the next victim.
Click here to read now - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/2024/08/recent-cyber-attacks-highlight-the-urgency-of-strong-cybersecurity-for-all-businesses/

08/22/2024

Your IT team can handle a lot more than just cybersecurity. Here are 9 other tasks they can take off your plate.

1.Automating repetitive tasks
2.Setting up dual monitors to maximize productivity and efficiency
3.Providing remote IT support for off-site employees
4.Setting up and maintaining AV equipment for conference rooms
5.Managing vendor relationships with tech-related vendors
6.Properly disposing of old IT equipment
7.Spam filtering
8.Setting up and configuring new equipment
9.Train the team on getting the most out of Microsoft 365 or other programs

And so much more!

📲To find out what else your IT team can handle, book a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team today – https://marylandcomputerservice.com/discovery-call/

08/20/2024

Are you looking to squeeze in one last vacation before summer ends? We don’t blame you! Before you book, you should know that a BIG travel scam is rising. (You can thank AI for this one!)
Find out in today’s blog what vacation scam has increased by 900% in the last 18 months BEFORE you fall for it.
Click here to read now - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/2024/08/vacation-travel-scams-are-up-900/
Oh, and do NOT skip on #3. That one is a must-do!

08/17/2024

Free VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) seem like a great way to save a few bucks, but they can be dangerous. 😳

Free VPN services are typically not very secure. Since the software company isn’t collecting a fee from you to pay employees to keep up with updating the software, it often doesn’t provide adequate protection.

Some of these free versions can also contain malware. Scammers can set these up, trying to take advantage of business owners looking to cut costs. 👎

They can also collect and sell your private data, which is how they keep up with any updates.

The best thing to do is just not risk it and opt for a paid version. We can help you choose the right one for your business.

📲To find out exactly what you need, book a 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team to get started – https://marylandcomputerservice.com/discovery-call/

08/15/2024

You should be regularly updating and refreshing your employees on the dangers and best practices associated with cybersecurity.

Most data breaches happen because of human error.

In today’s post, there are 5 e-mail threats that everyone in your organization needs to be aware of.

If you’re not sure if they know what these are or what to do when they come across one, we can help.

📲Schedule a Discovery Call with our team to find out how you can get cybersecurity training for your team - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/discovery-call/

08/13/2024

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, cybercriminals find a new way to cause chaos.
Now they’re FAKING data breaches 🤯, and guess what? It’s working to steal money from hardworking business owners like you and me.
In today’s blog, we’ll share what’s going on with this new “fake data breach” scam.
Click here to read now - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/2024/08/cybercriminals-are-faking-data-breaches-how-ai-is-fueling-this-new-scam/

08/10/2024

When we do Security Risk Assessment or Pe*******on Tests, we almost always find a few common vulnerabilities, and they are ALL dangerous to your business.

Here are the top 5 we see:

1.Unpatched systems (holes in your security that hackers can use to get in your network and infect your system)
2.Weak authentication (no extra security processes like multi-factor authentication to keep you secure if someone figures out a password)
3.Lack of access controls (you don’t have master control over your software or devices)
4.Insufficient logging and monitoring (not all devices are being constantly monitored for suspicious activity)
5.Weak mobile device security (or worse, personal devices that are unprotected are used to access work documents)

Failing to fix any one of these could result in a costly data breach. Make sure your organization is SECURE.

📲For a FREE Security Risk Assessment to find out if you’re making any of these mistakes, book here - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/cyber-security-assessment

08/08/2024

Do you wish you had better IT service, but the thought of switching providers and getting everything moved over to a new system seems like a headache and a half?
We get it. While our team handles a lot of the work on the back end to make things easier for our clients, here is a 7-step checklist to make the transition smoother for you.
1.Schedule a hand-off meeting between the old and new companies.
2.Set firm milestones and deadlines with corresponding payment due dates.
3.Request an admin login and password list for all equipment, programs, etc.
4.Request a full inventory of all software licenses, equipment, etc.
5.Get a network diagram that maps out all IP addresses.
6.Get a new and TESTED backup recovery system.
7.Do not sign off or pay the new company until all of these items are acknowledged. You do not want to lose anything!
Still have questions?
📲Book a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team of experts who can help - https://marylandcomputerservice.com/discovery-call/