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Why?… Comtech Managed Security+ We hear it all the time… Yes, your antivirus is installed… and still missed (causing?) the problem. Norton (or whatever AV you have) sits on the machine the way it’s always sat there. That doesn’t mean it’s actually running, updating, scanning, or catching what matters. Rootkits and other stealthy threats routinely slip past consumer antivirus. Worse, the bigger risk today often isn’t “viruses” at all—it’s unauthorized remote-access tools or other software quietly installed without your knowledge. Most antivirus products simply don’t flag those. **Managed Security+ closes that gap.** We still put familiar, forward-facing subscription security software […]

That’s the question many users have been asking us after opening their browser and seeing this: So here is some information about this tool that may help! Emsisoft Browser Security is a light-weight browser extension, currently available for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, that not only blocks access to websites that distribute malware, but also prevents phishing attacks that try to steal your passwords. This is how it works: Every time you visit a new website, it sends a calculated hash value of the domain name to the Emsisoft servers once, and then receives a list of matching patterns that are […]

Just about everyone is living a partially digital life these days. We access our medical records online, use an app to do banking online, and email all types of data back and forth without thinking twice. Having so much of our information in digital form is definitely more convenient, but it can also put you at risk if your personal or business data isn’t properly protected. About 1 in 20 people are victims of identity theft. (IdentityForce) Data breaches don’t just happen to large companies; in fact, criminals often find that smaller targets are the “low-hanging fruit.” Small businesses and […]

Most of us wouldn’t think twice about the need for homeowner’s, business, or auto insurance. You pay a smaller amount monthly or annually to avoid a much larger bill down the road if something goes wrong. But when it comes to the technology we use every day, people tend to wait until it’s broken before paying for maintenance.   If you’re running a small business or a family household, it’s natural to want to keep costs down as much as possible. As a result, many families and small business owners don’t prioritize an IT Managed Services Plan into their budget. […]