Email is one of the most common avenues for cyberattacks and cybercriminals often use it to deliver malicious content. Studies show that approximately 1.2% of all emails sent worldwide are malicious, translating to about 3.4 billion emails daily. But why are email attacks so common? Email is a widely used form of communication, and email-based attacks are relatively inexpensive and require minimal effort compared to...
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MOAB AND ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- Utah businesses are responsible for protecting their customers' sensitive data from cyber threats. In response to the growing need for cybersecurity measures, Utah updated its cybersecurity law on March 11, 2021, with the Utah Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act (UCADA). This act provides an affirmative defense against certain causes of action arising from data breaches if a business meets certain...
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Today, public Wi-Fi hotspots are widely available in commercial and public settings, including cafes, restaurants, and transportation systems. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi scams are now taking advantage of these popular hotspots. For many, a public Wi-Fi connection provides convenience, which is too difficult to ignore. They can access their online accounts on the go, check emails, or catch up with work. However, these connections also pose serious security...
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Is your business practicing the best I.T. compliance? Conventionally, organizations and security teams counted on firewalls, content filters, and access restrictions to protect their digital assets. However, given organizations' modern and complex security threats, security tools are undergoing a major paradigm shift. Traditional security tools cannot account for cyberattacks due to human error and data exploitation. I.T. is a critical part of businesses today. Most rely...
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WORCESTER, MA -- Cinch I.T. is currently advising its clients to avoid using LastPass and to change any passwords that were stored there. Their latest data breach has left thousands of encrypted backups of customer accounts vulnerable to hackers. Please see LastPass's press release below for additional details. (Source: https://blog.lastpass.com/2023/03/security-incident-update-recommended-actions/) To Our LastPass Customers– I want to share with you an important update about the security incident we...
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Cyberattacks are at an all-time high, and no business is safe. 2022 saw a marked rise in cyberattacks by 38% compared to the previous year. Whether you have in-house I.T. support specialists or you're contracting a third-party managed service provider, you cannot afford to skip cybersecurity training. It is not just enough to leave cybersecurity to the I.T. department. It is a team effort involving each...
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WORCESTER, MA -- Cinch I.T., an award-winning national MSP franchise with locations in 7 states, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Cinch I.T. to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2023. CRN’s annual MSP 500 and Pioneer 250 list identifies the industry-leading service providers in North America who drive a new wave of growth...
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Louisville, KY – Jonathan Means of Cinch I.T. was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation's oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Means, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small...
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The world is making advances in technology regularly. For convenience, we store all our vital data and information on your digital devices so we can access it in one click. However, with the easy availability and accessibility of data, there are consequences to not protecting your files and emails. Data theft, hacking, and system errors are some of the common downsides of technology that one cannot...
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NOVEMBER 23, 2022 // LOUISVILLE, KY - Looking for I.T. support in Louisville, KY? Cinch I.T.'s local office in the greater Louisville Metro area has been helping small businesses protect their employees and user data throughout 2022. As the transition from the peak of the pandemic continues to increase demand for remote work solutions, Cinch I.T. Louisville continues to expand. The Kentucky office has...
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