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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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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The risk of DDoS attacks is nothing new: it has been a known quantity in the IT industry for a long time. A decade ago, businesses didn't take DDoS attacks as seriously. Then, DDoS attacks were assumed to be mainly perpetrated by amateur hackers showing off their new tricks for fun. These attacks were mostly minor, so it was relatively easy for business IT support...
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With any growing business, there comes a point when you need to scale your IT infrastructure. This transition happens when your demand for computing resources exceeds the initial design capacity. It's not a bad thing; it means your business is growing! Although scaling your infrastructure can solve the immediate problem, it can come with a high price tag. In this article, we'll discuss ways you can...
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Windows 11 has been out for almost a year, packed with features that will make your life easier. Several features included in Windows 11 are brand new, while others are improvements from previous versions of Windows. This article will walk you through seven Windows 11 features that will boost productivity and provide better computer support. 1. Use Snap Layouts To Quickly Switch Windows Selecting a snap layout...
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