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Many people aren’t yet as wise to social phishing as they are to email phishing.

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6 Ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks - LA Creative Technologies   Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. We are very aware of it coming by email, but other types of phishing have been growing rapidly. In recent years, phishing over social media has skyrocketed by 500%. There has also been a 100% ...

One phishing attack can mean hours of costly downtime.

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Our helpdesk team is comprehensive, strategic, one step ahead, and a powerful opponent.

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Exceptional service indeed.

Phishing has unfortunately become a part of life, but it’s not any less dangerous just because it’s so prevalent.

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In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack.

Learn the alarming new phishing trends you need to watch out for in 2022.

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Alarming Phishing Attack Trends to Beware of in 2022 - LA Creative Technologies In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one of the biggest dangers to your business’s health and wellbeing because it’s the main delivery method for all types of cyberattacks. One phishing email can be responsible for a company succumbing to ran...

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These Google Search Tips Will Save You Tons of Time! - LA Creative Technologies Over 2.4 million searches happen every minute on Google. It’s often the first stop people make when they go online. We search daily for both personal and work needs, and often searching out the right information can take a lot of time if you have to sift through several irrelevant results. One stu...

Just one innocent mistake can cause your company to shut down due to a ransomware attack.

Find out the most common cybersecurity mistakes to avoid.

Here are several common IT security missteps to avoid:
• Not Implementing Muti-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Ignoring the Use of Shadow IT
• Thinking You’re Fine With Only an Antivirus Application
• Not Having Device Management In Place
• Not Providing Adequate Training to Employees

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Are you making one of these critical IT security mistakes?

Human error is a big cause of cybersecurity nightmares.

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Many of the most devastating data breaches are caused by a lack of good cybersecurity hygiene.

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Top 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes That Leave Your Data at Risk - LA Creative Technologies The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of $11 million USD per minute, which is a cost of $190,000 each second. 60% of small and mid-sized companies that have a data breach end up closing their doors within six months because they can’t afford the costs. The costs of falling victim...

Still on the fence about upgrading to Windows 11?

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Want to make the most of Windows 11?

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Windows 11 has been out for a few months now and has been very well received.

Time to learn some of its most helpful features for boosting productivity.

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What Are the Most Helpful Features of Windows 11? - LA Creative Technologies Windows 11 has been out for a few months now, beginning rollout in October of 2021. It has been largely well-received and seen as stable with very few bugs noted. One of the reasons that Windows 11 has been welcomed with open arms for both home and business computer upgrades is that it isn’t a…

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My last in-person speaking gig before lockdown was at a conference that featured Evan Troxel. Since then he’s joined the AIALA subcommittee I founded, and I’m now thrilled to guest on his excellent Architecture-focused Podcast. See below for our conversation -- we talk about getting the word out about the basic best practices in IT that have emerged in the last couple of years (read: due to Covid-19, WFH, and hybrid work) in regards to technology as an investment versus expense, privacy, and security, the risks and rewards of being in the cloud, hardware and software setup recommendations, leasing versus buying hardware, recommended A/V setups for working from anywhere, cloud-based file management and collaboration software, two-factor authentication (2FA), password managers, project information management software, and even building access control recommendations.

Listen to the podcast replay here: 081: https://buff.ly/3LRtwny

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It’s easy for the line to get blurred between your work computer and personal computing stuff.

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It’s easy for the line to get blurred between your work computer and personal computing stuff.

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70% of employees admit to using their work devices for personal reasons.

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5 Things You Should Never Do on a Work Computer - LA Creative Technologies Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on your company computer. If you’re in front of a computer for most of your time during work, then it’s not unusual to get attached to your desktop PC. Over time, this can lead to....

Do you know the most basic way to protect your VoIP system?

Use a strong password.
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Reliability on the Internet makes VoIP vulnerable to security issues.

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We pride ourselves in carrying out our work to the highest standard, and with reviews like this, we must be doing something right over the years!

Thank you so much Kaitlin and to your team for such an amazing review.

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In terms of efficiency and flexibility, VoIP beats any business phone call system.

But it’s still vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Setting up a firewall can protect it.
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Making Your VoIP Network Bulletproof (Six Tips to Protect Your VoIP from Cyberattacks) - LA Creative Technologies Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP. What kind of communication system are you using for your business? I asked because many modern-day businesses hav...

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If you don’t like typing, you can still create a written file on Google Drive.

How?

Activate the “Voice typing” feature.
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Google Drive has customizable sharing capabilities that allow for work collaboration.

You can even add a time limit to shared access.
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What are we all looking at???? I think it has something to do with community.....
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Seriously though Wow what a week I had in Vegas at the Channel Partners / Channel Futures MSP Summit reminded of how awesome our MSP community can be.

Some highlights
- This awesome panel pictured in the photo assembled by Juan Fernandez and featuring Marcial Velez, Paco Lebron, Matt Wren, Nancy Sabino and myself talking about "What's Next for MSP's"
- Running into Matt Lee, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CFR of Pax8 for the first time since pre-pandemic and meeting his awesome wife Kat.
- Meeting Kristin Noelle after a decade of doing business together.
- An awesome dinner at Majordomo with the Hook Security Co. team.
- Great chats with Alex Farling / Lifecycle Insights, Joe Rojas, John Harden and more.
- The generally great vibe assembled around Juan Fernandez at all times - you're a rockstar dude!

I'm sure I'm forgetting a lot...so suffice to say good times all around!

- Josh

How can you boost workplace productivity?

Use Google Drive.

It’s more than just a file-sharing platform.

Explore what it can do.

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The 7 Effective Features to Maximize Your Productivity on Google Drive - LA Creative Technologies Google Drive is more than a file-sharing platform. It allows you to streamline your work in ways you never thought were possible. Learn how it can help boost workplace productivity. Did you know that something as simple as organizing your business is crucial to success? The truth is that dealing wit...

How do you secure all parts of your virtual infrastructure?

Make sure to keep them updated - including physical, virtual, guest, and even cloud systems. Check the 4 easy ways here: https://buff.ly/3O3TSnu

Virtual Machines, or VM, are prone to cyberattacks.

How can you protect your data?

Keep regular backups and store them off-site.
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Virtualized infrastructure is far superior to physical data storage solutions.

Do you know what’ll make it even better?

There are 4 WAYS to set up virtualization security.
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The Critical Importance of Virtualized Infrastructure Security (And 4 Ways to Enhance It) - LA Creative Technologies A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant impact on how quickly you can retrieve your data and resume operations following an attack. These days, many businesses use virtualized infrastructure for more straightforward data storage. It’s becaus...

How often should you update your printer to get rid of device vulnerabilities?

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The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the gathering place for the technology services community.

Expecting more than 6,000 industry experts, including agents, VARs, MSPs, integrators and service providers to converge to share ideas and drive discussion on the topics shaping our industry.

Josh will be speaking along with the entire channel community at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo on April 11-14 in Las Vegas!

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🎈Thank you Wesley for your lovely testimonial🌟it was such a privilege to work with you regarding your I.T. needs.

We so enjoyed being part of the journey with you and look forward for the best for you and your company!

Hackers can use printers to access confidential information in a connected computer or network.

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Did you know that your printer can be hacked?

Don’t let it be the weakest link in your company.
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Why Protecting Your Printers from Cybercrime Is a Must (And 8 Tips for Improving Printer Security) - LA Creative Technologies Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information. Your printer is probably the last piece of computer equipment you thought needed protection from cybercriminals. But the truth is very different....

Do you know why you shouldn't work without taking breaks?

You're not a machine.

You can't work non-stop and still produce impressive results.

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