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IT risk management for small business owners is challenging so we created this article to help you got started and organized.

https://tucu.ca/it-risk-management-for-small-business-in-canada

You may have heard that Google and Yahoo made some changes to bulk senders email requirements. The truth is, Sender Policy Framework, DKIM records and DMARC are domain and email security tools every small business should have.

It only takes an hour or two and offers multiple benefits. Learn more here.

DMARC, DKIM, SPF Record - Improve Email Security Your Sender Policy Framework, DKIM and DMARC tools can help you reduce phishing emails, reduce impersonation emails, and protect your business. >>

We never want to receive that call.
The one where your email was hacked and used to drain your business bank account.

Sadly, it happens more than you think, so we are posting today to prompt you to review your password security with your team.
Consider getting a password manager, or going passwordless with SSO.

Learn more here: https://tucu.ca/password-security-tips

Wouldn't it be great if you could log in to all your work apps with your work email address?

Actually, you can!
Single Sign On (SSO) is an authentication method that once setup, allows you and your team to use all your day to day apps with a single login.

Learn about SSO here.
https://tucu.ca/mfa-vs-sso

MFA vs SSO for Small Business IT Security • TUCU Managed IT Services Inc As a small business owner, you may wonder how you can make it easier for your team to log in to the many apps they all use, and more importantly, how to easily change the login credentials for all those apps when staff changeovers happen. This is a real pain point for growing teams like yours and Si...

Passwords are a hassle, but we need so many of them, and no one can remember them all (so they often use weak passwords, or worse, the same password over and over again). Sharing passwords with staff makes things more complicated. A password manager can help.

https://tucu.ca/password-managers

Wishing for joy and peace for all.
Happy Holidays,
from Team TUCU

Here are 11 useful cyber security policies for every small business to have in place.
We hope this helps you review and improve your IT security before the year is up.

https://tucu.ca/11-useful-policies-for-canadian-businesses

When you're feeling yourself after setting up your password manager, knowing all your accounts are safer.

Now...how to get your entire team using a password manager...
Here's they why: https://tucu.ca/secure-password-habits-across-teams

For the how, one method is to have TUCU do it for you. Get in touch! We're here to help.

Kind words from Jessica, who is always a pleasure to work with.

Are you looking for IT support in Toronto or Durham Region? Let's talk!
https://tucu.ca/

It's kind of a big deal, isn't it?
To have people trust you.
To do work you love.
To have autonomy in that work.
To have continual opportunities to learn and grow.

We are grateful for all the people who trust us with their technology.
What are you grateful for today?

After a tough day of computer problems...

Why carry the burden? You have enough to do. Wouldn't it be great if you could just rise & shine at work everyday without the techaches? You can!

We offer total IT management and support for small business teams and solo acts. Say goodbye to frustrating computer issues wasting your time and draining your energy. We have IT covered.

https://tucu.ca/managed-it-services

When you realize you didn't run backup today, don't remember the last time you ran it, and wondering why you run backups manually, yourself.

Outsource it!

https://tucu.ca/business-continuity

When did you last review your cyber security tools?
Is it time for another look?

This post is chockful of helpful info for small business owners learning about IT security. https://tucu.ca/internal-data-security-5-areas-to-improve

For hands on help in Toronto and Durham, just reach out to us!

You don't have to apply all changes at once.
Progress can be incremental.
Get started on your path to stronger cyber security with tips from our team here at TUCU.

https://tucu.ca/it-risk-management-for-small-business-in-canada

Type 2 insider threat. Has it happened to you?
Here are data security tips to protect your small business.

https://tucu.ca/internal-data-security-5-areas-to-improve

Between March and May of 2023, the number of SaaS attacks skyrocketed by over 300%. Check out these tips to backup and protect your accounts.
https://tucu.ca/cloud-ransomware-protecting-your-accounts

Don't be caught off guard by zero-click malware! Equip yourself with the knowledge to identify and mitigate these stealthy cyber-attacks and safeguard your digital life.
https://tucu.ca/zero-click-malware-prevention-tips

Fake ads leading to phishing sites are making the rounds. Be extra cautious when clicking on sponsored links.

Ads Now Redirect To Phishing Sites - Protect Your Team Today, we’re going to talk about something that affects all internet users – online ads that lead to phishing sites. As we all know, Google Ads is one of the most popular advertising platforms that allows businesses to reach their target audiences effectively. However, just like anything else on...

Great tech alert from Mari Smith. Pass it on and help keep your team safe.

What is with these fake pages constantly harassing us? 😡 Can't Facebook's sophisticated AI tell when their *own* logo is being used to set up a new Page? And then nix it before the bots and bad actors start wreaking havoc?!? 😳
The scammers were mostly favoring phishing DMs lately, including supposed customer service complaints (with links for zip files). Or comments. Or @ tagging your Page. Now it seems tons of them *share* your Page posts because you can't untag yourself. Still, each time, my team and I tap through to the scammy Page to REPORT and BLOCK. Unreal. 🤦🏼‍♀️

What is so troubling to me is that many folks out there are falling for these various scams. And as a result get their account hacked, compromised, or shut down even. Ugh! 😫 The worst is when they get into your Ad Account and start racking up your credit card bill with erroneous ads. How in the heck Meta's AI approves these is beyond me.

Friends, please remember how critical it is to the safety of your personal profile, Pages, Groups, Ad Account, personal data, and credit card to *fiercely protect* your account!! Don't click on links in DMs. Don't fall for these scammy FB Pages trying to trick you. 🤺🥊 Make sure you have two-factor authentication set up using a proper authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile or similar. 📱🔐

Any questions, please just let me know. I'm happy to help best I can!!

Stay vigilant against zero-click malware. What it is, how it works, and how to arm yourself with effective strategies to combat this silent digital threat.
https://tucu.ca/zero-click-malware-prevention-tips

Zero-click malware: an invisible menace. No click infections are growing. Dive in to this topic to understand its impact, learn about preventive measures, and fortify your defenses.

Zero Click Malware Prevention Tips | TUCU Zero click malware can infect a device without any interaction from you. Need to know malware prevention tips for small business are right here. ➥

Talk to your team. Implement these email security strategies to keep your accounts safe.

https://tucu.ca/skyrocketing-email-attacks-on-small-business

Skyrocketing Email Attacks On Small Business • TUCU Managed IT Services Inc Hacked email accounts and BEC attacks jumped 81% in 2022. Protect your small business with email security solutions and smart strategies like these. ➥

A study of more than 2,000 IT Service Desk Managers across 23 countries found that a disconnect between cybersecurity and business goals had negative consequences in virtually nine in 10 (89%) cases. We help small businesses in Toronto align technology with strategy, meet compliance and reduce risk. Reach out to discuss your needs.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/most-firms-aren-t-taking-cybersecurity-seriously-enough-and-it-could-come-back-to-haunt-them/ar-AA1aZRsr?

Most firms aren't taking cybersecurity seriously enough - and it could come back to haunt them Cyberattacks are happening partly because of a failure for companies to read off the same hymn sheet, research says.

Are your kids using TikTok? Here are 11 privacy settings you may want to check out soon.

Is TikTok Safe for Kids? Change These 11 Privacy Settings Right Now TikTok can be a dangerous place, especially for teenagers. Here's how you can help protect them.

Think before you click on an ad. Hackers were using Google Ads to spread FatalRAT malware disguised as popular apps.

Hackers Using Google Ads to Spread FatalRAT Malware Disguised as Popular Apps New Rogue Google Ads Campaign Targeting Chinese-Speaking Users in Southeast and East Asia

How safe is that app you use for online shopping? The popular shopping app SHEIN was caught spying on users' copy/paste activity.

Popular shopping app caught spying on users' copy-and-paste activity — do you have it on your phone? Shein's Android mobile app, attracting more than 100 million downloads, was caught spying on users' clipboard activity.

Can ChatGPT help cybersecurity experts fight off attacks? Experts are exploring that path.

How ChatGPT Can Help Cyber Security Pros Beat Attacks ChatGPT has already been proven to enable threat actors to accelerate attacks. But can it also help prevent cyber attacks?