Breaking Down the SolarWinds Data Breach
Breaking Down the SolarWinds Data Breach Honestly, it shouldn’t be surprising that 2020 has come to an end with news of a massive cyberespionage attack—the biggest ever, as a matter of fact. Let’s dive into what we know, and what it signifies. How Did the Attack Happen? In short, an IT management company known […]
Microsoft 365 Applications to Assist Your Work Processes
Microsoft 365 Applications to Assist Your Work Processes Collaboration is an important capability for your team to share, particularly with the recent upsurge in remote work. Fortunately, many of today’s solutions are designed to facilitate this critical collaboration. Personally, we at Ashton are big fans of Microsoft 365 (fka Office 365) and Microsoft Teams. Let’s […]
Let’s Take a Look at Phishing Attacks
Let’s Take a Look at Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are growing in number and it presents a major challenge for businesses. The many different forms that these attacks come in only exacerbates the problem. Today, we will take a brief look at phishing attacks to help you educate your staff on what they entail and […]
Holiday Shopping Looking Different this Year
Holiday Shopping Looking Different this Year 2020’s holiday season is going to be much like the rest of 2020: distanced. Most people are taking precautions and therefore have put the kibosh on much of their holiday shopping trips, choosing instead to do a majority of their shopping online. By avoiding one risk, people take on […]
Two Lessons Businesses Can Learn from the Spotify Data Discovery
Two Lessons Businesses Can Learn from the Spotify Data Discovery Every so often, we come across a bit of news that helps to teach not one, but two cybersecurity best practices at the same time. With the recent news of a cache of hacked Spotify accounts, we find just such an opportunity. Let’s review the […]
Windows 10’s Over 70% Market Share is Still Too Low
Windows 10’s Over 70% Market Share is Still Too Low Windows 10 has seen a slow growth in its market share since it first appeared in July 2015, still rising throughout 2020 to now. As of this October, the operating system had finally reached a 72.2 percent market share. Let’s discuss why this benchmark matters, […]
Why Keeping Servers Cool is Important
Why Keeping Servers Cool is Important Servers are at the heart of most small- and medium-sized business (SMBs) operations. But with the strain that most SMBs put on their servers, one of the most important maintenance variables is temperature management. Understanding why keeping your servers cool will help you implement measures that can prevent them […]
Don’t Fall for Display Name Spoofing
Don’t Fall for Display Name Spoofing Business success is often tied to the quality of your business relationships. There are a lot of people you need to trust: your vendors to get you whatever supplies you need, your team to complete their responsibilities without letting in threats, and your customers to turn to you for […]
Fighting Phishing Scams With Microsoft 365
Fighting Phishing Scams With Microsoft 365 Microsoft is a known provider of top-tier business productivity software — and its commitment to its subscribers’ cybersecurity is integral to that reputation. To fight phishing, one of today’s most prevalent cyberthreats, the tech titan has equipped Microsoft 365 with powerful features. Among the many business solutions that Microsoft […]
Everyone Has a Role to Play In Proactive Cybersecurity
Everyone Has a Role to Play In Proactive Cybersecurity As IT security consultants and managed service providers, we are business partners who provide clients with enterprise-level IT. We specialize in overwhelmingly intricate technology and keep ourselves abreast of the latest cybersecurity developments. However, as with all partnerships, you have a role to play, too. Here’s […]
