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IT Security
Don Houk

Are Remote Employees a Cyber Threat

With the number of remote employees on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, the modern workplace has seen dramatic transformations, but do these transformations pose a threat, and more importantly, are remote employees a cyber threat? The New Remote Working Landscape Before remote work became widespread, largely due to the

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

The Pros and Cons of Biometric Security

Biometric security, which uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice patterns, has quickly become a popular method for keeping accounts and data secure in both consumer and corporate settings. It’s now a common feature in smartphones, banking apps, and even border control systems. But like any technology,

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AI
Kegan Mooney

How to Write Better AI Prompts

With AI becoming more advanced, it’s only natural that more businesses are starting to take advantage of it. But, are you using AI to its full capabilities? If not, it might be time to learn how to write better AI prompts to make sure you’re getting the most out of

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AI
Don Houk

The Best AI Image Generators 2024

As AI continues to develop and grow, so to does the way you can use AI to help your business. AI image generation is one of those ways, that can help save your business time, effort, and money. From creating realistic portraits to generating surreal landscapes, AI image generators are

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Best Of
Kegan Mooney

The Best Project Management Tools

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the best project management tools have become an essential everyday tool for organizations aiming to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. One of the best ways to ensure your projects run smoothly is with the use of project

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2024 Winner of Channel Futures MSP 501 Award
Awards
Don Houk

Next7 IT Globally Ranked on the Channel Futures 2024 MSP501

Next7 IT has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation. For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications

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IT Security
Don Houk

Are Remote Employees a Cyber Threat

With the number of remote employees on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, the modern workplace has seen dramatic transformations, but do these transformations pose a threat, and more importantly, are remote employees a cyber threat? The New Remote Working Landscape Before remote work became widespread, largely due to the

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

The Pros and Cons of Biometric Security

Biometric security, which uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice patterns, has quickly become a popular method for keeping accounts and data secure in both consumer and corporate settings. It’s now a common feature in smartphones, banking apps, and even border control systems. But like any technology,

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Malware Statistics 2024: A Comprehensive Overview

As technology advances, so does the threat landscape, with malware evolving into a significant concern for organizations globally. With a staggering 560,000 new malware instances detected daily and over 1 billion already in circulation, the challenge to secure systems is more pressing than ever. The malware statistics in 2024 are

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Understanding Ransomware Attacks and How to Prevent Them

Ransomware is one of the most devastating forms of cyber security threats you can face. Ransomware is an invasive malware that prevents a user from accessing their device, and all the data stored on it. Unlike some malware, if you’ve been targeted by a ransomware attack you will know it. Not

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IT Security
Don Houk

What Are DDoS Attacks and How to Protect Yourself From Them

In today’s digital world, where everyone is connected through the digital landscape, there is an ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks. One of the most damaging cyberattacks is the DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack. But what exactly is a DDoS attack, how can it affect your small business, and more importantly, what can

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

What Are Phishing Attacks and How to Prevent Them

It’s unfortunately become fairly common practice for attackers to prey on their victims through the use of cybercrime. One of the most popular forms of attack is phishing. Attackers, posing as legitimate individuals or companies, will attempt to obtain sensitive information like your username, password, credit card information, and more,

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IT Security
Don Houk

The Wrong Number Scam! Don’t Respond to It

Chances are that you’ve gotten a wrong number text in the last year or two. While this looks like an innocent mistake, it’s actually the start of a long scam that has resulted in millions of lost dollars from victims. Let’s step through what happens if you respond to a

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Should You Use Employee Monitoring?

In an era where remote work is becoming increasingly popular, businesses are exploring various tools and strategies to ensure productivity and security. Employee monitoring software and computer monitoring services have emerged as popular solutions, but should you use employee monitoring or not? There are several benefits to employee monitoring, as

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IT Security
Don Houk

What Are Passkeys and How Can They Replace Passwords?

A lot of security concerns revolve around passwords because of their many weaknesses. However, we may be headed towards a future where such attacks are largely a memory. This is thanks to passkeys, a new type of authentication that sidesteps many problems of passwords while also offering incredible convenience. Let’s

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