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Faced with competing financial demands, businesses are always looking for ways to cut costs. Small businesses choose to put off necessary expenditures like replacing an old computer or server. What some business owners do not understand is that an outdated computer costs more than a new one in terms of lower productivity, increased maintenance costs, upgrades, security risks and lack of customer confidence.

Every organization is at risk of a ransomware attack.  According to a report by Barracuda Networks, there has been a 667% surge in phishing emails since the pandemic crisis began.  There are many factors that contribute to a ransomware attack that we will discuss in this blog.

Cybercriminals have preyed on the fear that COVID-19 has brought and have exploited organizations and their employees that are working remotely.  They will continue with their attacks so read about what they are and what you can do about them.

We have never experienced anything like COVID-19 in our lifetime. It came on fast and disrupted businesses everywhere. Everything has changed the way we work, communicate and collaborate in a matter of weeks.

Data loss is a major disruption to business that results in reduced productivity. When important data is lost, your business must spend time and resources recovering or recreating these files.   Cybercriminals and malicious viruses steal your data and other personal information.

It is important for businesses to have IT Assessments to have critical business processes and infrastructure analyzed. Chances are your network developed over time. During this time, problems can emerge, redundancies occur and there may be vulnerabilities within your network.

A security incident can cause downtime for your company. A virus can infect more than one machine and can take weeks to eradicate. Removing this risk will save you time and money!

Make your passwords complex by using a combination of at least 10 letters, numbers and symbols.  Never use the same password for different programs or social media sites.  Don’t share your passwords with colleagues, friends or family.

PlexxTech Solutions Inc. is proud to announce our strategic partnership with Barracuda who is a provider and reseller of Enterprise Email Security. Barracuda provides affordable all-inclusive pricing and offers the highest level of security.

A network assessment is a “check-up” of your network – all of your computers, servers, routers, printers, software and users. Hardware is the backbone of your business and must be regularly maintained to prevent downtime. Did you know that 75% of SMB’s plan on increasing their spending on technology in 2020?