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Which Two-Factor Authentication Method Is Best?

While two-factor authentication is a vital step for improving account security, you’ve likely noticed that there are a variety of options for this. But which are the best? It depends on the scenario and the balance of security and convenience you’re looking for. Let’s consider some common forms of secondary

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Microsoft Azure AD’s New Settings Push Greater Security

If your company uses Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) to manage its users, a new option for admins will push greater security onto your users. Let’s take a look at what this means and how this setting works. Microsoft Gets More Secure We’ve discussed before how a password

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What Is ChatGPT and How Can Small Businesses Utilize It?

Chances are that you’ve at least heard of ChatGPT since it went explosively viral in late 2022. This AI chat tool has a wide range of skills and has the potential to change the landscape of many industries, but what can you do to leverage it for your business? Let’s

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How QR Codes Are Used in a New Phishing Attack

In mid-August 2023, security company Cofense published a report detailing a new string of phishing attacks against an otherwise-unnamed “major Energy company based in the US”. These attacks rely on the use of a QR code, which is not a particularly popular method for such schemes. Let’s look at the

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Next7 IT Named Among the Top 501 MSPs in the World

We are pleased to announce that Next7 IT has ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501, the tech industry’s most prestigious list of managed service providers worldwide. Next7 IT gained an envious position on this list due to our technical talent, growth-oriented business models, and strategic partnerships with industry-leading vendors

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