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Layers, Layers, Layers: Why Emphasize Layered Security?
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Tech Tip: How to Disable “Off-Facebook Activity”
Facebook tracks its users’ activity across the web. Here’s how to stop it. Among security experts, there’s a …
Let’s Talk Network Documentation!
IT documentation is a powerful force when it comes to your business network and overall operations. Done well, …
FBI IC3 Report: Cybercrime Losses Up 48% in 2021
Did You Know? The dark web could now be considered the world’s third largest economy, with experts estimating that cybercrime brought in over $6 trillion in 2021, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, which documents cybercrime trends. The Bureau...
Do You Know SBDC?
Business owners should know about the SBDC and their programs. By: Brian Ford, President at Facet Technologies, Inc. I have found over the years that most business owners have not heard of the SBDC. The SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) is a partner...
Blackmail Phishing Scams: 4 Steps to Take if You Receive an Extortion Email
Fear, Lies, and Greed: Blackmail Phishing Scams Play on Embarrassment for Huge Payouts Why am I getting this email? I didn’t do anything wrong! A friend of mine recently sent me a screenshot of an email via text. The subject line was a random string of characters,...
Ransomware on the Rise: Five Steps to Improved Email Security
How far would you go to protect your company’s data? How about your customers’ data? Every day, business owners are confronted with this exact question when they become victims of ransomware schemes. According to an industry report by Coveware, the average ransomware...
Turn Your Team Into Your Greatest Security Defense
IT security experts will often tell you that employees are the greatest security vulnerability in any company. We warn of social engineering emails and phone calls, reused passwords, work emails used on personal accounts, and dozens of other behaviors that can put...
Seven Factors that Affect the Lifespan of Your Computer
How long will a computer last? When do I need to replace my computer? We get these questions often here at Facet, but it’s not easy to formulate an answer in most cases. There are no fixed rules here, as it often comes down to personal preference. We can, however,...
Tech Tip: Take the Shortcut!
This month’s tech tip is from Annette Ford, Vice President at Facet Technologies. Annette has shared a few shortcuts for web browsers that will save you time. You’ll never go back to using your mouse again! These tips are for Windows 10 users, but if you use an Apple...
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The “Accidental IT Person”: When Your Best Employee Becomes the IT Person (And Why That’s a Problem)
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