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New Microsoft Vulnerability Announced, Reprieve for Windows 7 Users

Time to patch those systems!  A vulnerability has been discovered in the Microsoft Cryptographic library CRYPT32.DLL, a Windows component that deals with security certificates and cryptographic messaging functions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for attackers to compromise trusted network connections using spoofed certificates. This can be used [...]

Privacy vs. Convenience, are Smart Devices Worth the Risk?

Amazon Alexa, Ring doorbell, Nest thermometer – which electronic gift was placed under your tree this holiday season?  As smart devices continue to grow in popularity, how much do we know really about the information that is being collected and who has access to keep it, or more importantly, [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:52:44-05:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , , |

The End is Near for Windows 7, but Extended Help is Available!

On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life.  This means Microsoft will not longer provide free support and security updates for users. If you are not yet ready to leave Windows 7, a solution exists.  Beginning December 1, 2019, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) will be able to [...]

Simple Things to Improve Your Online Security – Utilizing a Password Manager and Two-Factor Authentication [Video]

How strong are your online security habits?  Are you confident your information is well protected?  Everyday we face an increased risk of losing our identity, funds, and privacy.  It may seem overwhelming, but there are a few easy steps you can take to protect yourself. Using a Password Manager [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:47:11-05:00November 11th, 2019|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , , |

Goodbye National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, we'd like to recap the seven tips offered to help you stay safe online.   We hope you read and will utilize these strategies everyday, to help you protect your online personal and professional assets. In case you missed some, here is [...]

ILTA’s Annual Technology Survey Offers Insight for the Legal Industry

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recently released their Executive Summary for the 2019 Technology Survey. While the full survey will not be out until end of October 2019, the summary does a great job of identifying tech challenges faced by the legal industry, in addition to hot spots [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:39:42-05:00October 2nd, 2019|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , |

Hurricane Recovery 101 – 5 Tips to Best Prepare for a Business Disaster

The 2019 hurricane season is in full swing.  If you haven’t put together a plan to ensure business continuity and protect your staff, now is the time.  Developing a plan offers assurance to both employers and their team members.  Need some help?  Here are five things you can do [...]

Moving to Windows 10? Use the Migration as a Reason to Refresh!

If you haven’t made the move to upgrade your systems to Windows 10, now is the time. With less than five months until support ends for Windows 7, it is important to begin taking inventory of software and hardware assets now to ensure you are ready to go for [...]

Catch-IT: Microsoft to Replace Skype for Business with Teams

Microsoft recently announced it will retire Skype for Business Online in two years (July 2021), to be replaced with Microsoft Teams.  Current Skype users will experience no change in service in the two years leading up to retirement. But starting September 1, 2019, Microsoft will onboard any new Office [...]

Windows 7 to End Support in Six Months

It’s hard to believe that 2019 is halfway over.  Before you know it, it will be back-to-school followed by winter parkas.  As you shift your mind to future planning, we’d like you to think about your computer systems.  Beginning January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7. [...]

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