Recently, our friends at KnowBe4 warned us of robocall scams saying your Social Security Number is suspended. Here’s what they had to say: “Be on the lookout for a popular robocall scam that is tricking people into believing their Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended. The robocall tells you to call the number provided […]
ReadA security vulnerability has been identified in the Google Chrome application. To put it simply, hackers can use a little hole Chrome’s software left open to gain access to your computer. Our security engineers have deemed the risk serious enough to justify asking everyone who has Chrome installed on their computer to take action, ideally no […]
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For several months now, hackers have been sending emails that might make some people nervous. They claim to have compromising images or video of you that they’ll distribute if you don’t send a bitcoin payment within a specified time frame. Some include reference to a password you would recognize, which lends to some sense of […]
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We’re thrilled to introduce the Partner Spotlight to highlight fantastic Safety Net partners! We work with some great businesses and would like to introduce you to them. We’ll try to shine a light on products or services that could benefit your organization, and other educational and interesting facts about these organizations doing great things. “Large […]
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I remember using Word 25 years ago. Things have certainly changed! When I started working with the programs in Office 365 (O365), I was both confused and amazed. There are quite a few new features that increase efficiency, but it can be a challenge to discover them. Here are three tips that can help you […]
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We are so fortunate to be the IT partner to hundreds of organizations that make a big impact on individuals, entire communities, and even the world. We shine the ‘spotlight’ on one client in each of our newsletters. September 2018 Spotlight: Teter Orthotics and Prosthetics We get to work with some AMAZING companies who inspire […]
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I’m writing this blog from the safety and comfort of home as the wind blows outside my windows in a dangerously cold, real-life snow globe. Many organizations have the policies and processes in place to allow their staff to work remotely when life requires it. Tools that keep your team together, even when they’re physically […]
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“Collection #1” Data Breach The Collection #1 data breach exposed over 770 million email addresses and 20 million passwords. More than 1.1 billion email/password combinations were included in an extensive list that was published online for hackers to access. Those numbers are staggering. What Does This Mean For You? We predict you may see an increase in […]
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Due to an increase in phishing attempts, you may have recently been contacted by your credit card company, bank, or credit union warning you not to click on links in emails that appear to be from them. Phishing (fake email) messages can be made to look very real. Unfortunately, following the instructions in these messages […]
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“It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages boxes or bags! And he puzzled and puzzled till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” – Dr. Seuss, How the […]
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