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👾 Cybercriminals are out to find every nook and cranny, flaw, and vulnerability to gain access to your sensitive business information. Recently, new flaws were found in Microsoft MacOS Applications; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Here are 3️⃣ ways that you can prevent hackers to gain access: ----- 🔭 Recognize common vulnerabilities. 🔄 Update old software to newer versions. 👨🏻💻 Hire the experts to help! ------ Call ACS Today! 📞 Have peace of mind knowing it is off of your plate. 🍽️ . . . . . . . . . . #cybersecurity #microsoft #macos #cyberattack #hacker #smallbusiness

🚦🚗 In June, two cyber-attacks occurred on CDK Global, a popular industry software provider, shutting down sales, financing, and payroll systems for over 15,000 US- and Canada-based car dealerships. The incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for small business owners. The initial attack occurred on June 18, and the company immediately took the system offline to investigate the issue. However, a second attack occurred the following day, causing the system to be brought back online prematurely. Cybersecurity experts believe it could be weeks before the system is fully operational. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities that come with relying on digital systems, as critical parts of the business process can come to a standstill until the systems are back online. CDK Global did not disclose the exact cause of the attack, and their security team will need to meticulously comb over every area of the business to determine the extent of the compromised system. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for business leaders to have a business recovery and continuity plan in place. . . . . . . . . . #cdkglobal #cardealership #cybersecurity #cyberattack #smallbusiness

🌎 Your IT team can handle a lot more than just cybersecurity. Here are 9️⃣ other tasks they can take off your plate. 1. Automating repetitive tasks 2. Setting up dual monitors to maximize productivity and efficiency 3. Providing remote IT support for off-site employees 4. Setting up and maintaining AV equipment for conference rooms 5. Managing vendor relationships with tech-related vendors 6. Properly disposing of old IT equipment 7. Spam filtering 8. Setting up and configuring new equipment 9. Train the team on getting the most out of Microsoft 365 or other programs And so much more! 📲To find out what else your IT team can handle, book a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team today. . . . . . . . . #cybersecurity #businessit #itnetwork #itsupport #wilmingtonnc

When we do Security Risk Assessment or Penetration Tests, we almost always find a few common vulnerabilities, and they are ALL dangerous to your business. Failing to fix any one of these could result in a costly data breach. Make sure your organization is SECURE. 📲 FREE Security Risk Assessment to find out if you’re making any of these mistakes. . . . . . . #cybersecurity #itnetwork #businessit #smallbusiness

#️⃣ National Public Data just had a breach that unearthed the personal records of every American. For an attack of this scale, you may be wondering if your efforts are enough. There are ways you can protect your credit from big attacks like this. There are also many ways that you can protect your business information from more targeted attacks. Talk with one of our cybersecurity experts today! . . . . . . . . . . #cybersecurity #businesscybersecurity #smallbusiness #socialsecurity

🗞️ 🏆 Breaking News CrowdStrike accepts "Most Epic Fail" Award at DEF CON Hacking Conference - The Pwnie Awards. Honestly, respect to Michael Sentonas for accepting this award in-person. They've owned up to their mistake. He said that they would display the large trophy in Austin, TX as a reminder to prevent this mistake from happening again. . . . . . . . . . #CrowdStrike #cybersecurity #cybernews #itnetwork

🧞♂️ Do you wish you had better IT service, but the thought of switching providers and getting everything moved over to a new system seems like a headache and a half? We get it. While our team handles a lot of the work on the back end to make things easier for our clients, here is a 7️⃣-step checklist to make the transition smoother for you. 1. Schedule a hand-off meeting between the old and new companies. 2. Set firm milestones and deadlines with corresponding payment due dates. 3. Request an admin login and password list for all equipment, programs, etc. 4. Request a full inventory of all software licenses, equipment, etc. 5. Get a network diagram that maps out all IP addresses. 6. Get a new and TESTED backup recovery system. 7. Do not sign off or pay the new company until all of these items are acknowledged. You do not want to lose anything! Still have questions? 📲Book a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team of experts who can help. . . . . . #businessit #smallbusiness #itsupport #itnetwork

💼 Business Leaders! Cost reduction has become an important part of most business owners’ 2024 strategic plan. Unfortunately, most cost cuts come with their own set of complications. 😐 👉🏻One way to reduce costs without compromising productivity is by leveraging cloud computing. Leveraging the cloud can help limit your need for expensive hardware or software licenses. Using this solution, you only pay for the resources you actively use and have the flexibility to scale up or down as needed. Plus, with a pay-as-you-go system, you have better control of your budget and resources!
 📲Schedule a Discovery Call with our team to find out how you can get a reliable IT department to support you. ----------- #cloudcomputing #BusinessIT #smallbusiness #businessowner #cybersecurity

👤 💼 LinkedIn may seem like a safe professional space to do business. But, it is a social media platform and still vulnerable to hackers. Recent research revealed that LinkedIn is the most impersonated brand for phishing attacks, accounting for nearly half of these cyber crimes globally! Luckily, LinkedIn is working to contain the problem and has rolled out a few new security features. If you spend ANY time on LinkedIn, check out today’s blog to make sure you’re leveraging all of these security features. 🔒 Suspicious Message Warnings 🔒 Profile Verification 🔒 Profile Information 🔒 AI-Generated Profile Picture Detection These features help users identify potential threats and ensure their profiles are authentic and up-to-date. Stay calm knowing that ACS is fighting for you! . . . . . . . . . #linkedin #cybersecurity #itsupport #itnetwork #smallbusiness

🥇 Not to brag, but we're pretty good at cybersecurity, IT networks, and cloud management. We have the hardware to prove it. 😂 #cybersecurity #itsupport #itnetwork #smallbusiness