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IT Security in SMBs

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This article was co-authored by Mike Wilfley , vcfo Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, and Shane Gronniger, CEO for GCS Technologies. Ensuring IT Security in Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses. Establishing a Security Baseline. Planning and Prioritizing IT Security Improvement.

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Microsoft Joins Offensive Against Major Botnet

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Microsoft and a who's who list of technology companies "have now cut off key infrastructure so those operating Trickbot will no longer be able to initiate new infections or activate ransomware already dropped into computer systems," Tom Burt, Microsoft's corporate vice president for customer security and trust, wrote in a blog post on Monday.

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Hackers Tapped Microsoft Resellers To Gain Access, Report Says

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government networks by hijacking the system information technology vendor SolarWinds Corp. used to update customers’ software also used Microsoft resellers’ systems to break into their clients’ systems, Reuters reported, citing investigators. As it turned out, however, Crowdstrike used some Microsoft Office tools, but not for email.

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Why The Data Breach Decline Is Bad News For Businesses

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The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) released new data on the state of cyberattacks and data breaches with some surprising news: data breaches were actually down in 2020 year-over-year. The scam involves sending a phishing email claiming to be a Microsoft Office 365 update.

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How Generative AI is Impacting the Digital Solutions Economy

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Natural Language Processing (NLP) : NLP technologies analyze customer feedback, reviews, and social media comments to gain insights into customer sentiments and preferences, enabling companies to make data-driven improvements, gauge customer satisfaction, and identify areas for improvement.

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Corporate Card Innovators Dive Into Virtualization

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As FinTechs and other financial service providers drive commercial card adoption, virtual card technology becomes an increasingly popular focus of innovation initiatives, particularly as corporates demand solutions to support a remote workforce. Access Bank Taps Visa For SMB Debit Cards. Tipalti Enhances Corporate Card Adoption In AP.

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Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid

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BleepingComputer.com reports that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has triggered the latest round of scams. . Clicking on the link directs users to a page that looks like the authentic Microsoft Office 365 login web page and tries to pilfer the recipient’s corporate credentials.