Phishing scams have been prevalent for a while, but since the SVB crash, they’ve been on the rise. Threat actors are looking to cash in on the misfortune of and prying on the lack of awareness around cybersecurity threats and the sensitivity of the situation. Every company, regardless of size, is a target for threat…
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Telehealth has become a buzzword in the healthcare industry, and for a good reason. With the advancement of technology, healthcare providers can now connect with patients from the comfort of their homes. This has opened doors for those with limited access to health care. For example, individuals living in rural areas or with disabilities that…
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Home network safety probably isn’t a top-of-the-list concern for most business leaders. If your business has any remote or hybrid employees, it should be. 2020 saw a huge surge in the number of remote workers across the country. Many ill prepared businesses are now suffering the consequences. Helping employees learn how to secure home networks…
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Spam is an annoying feature that is deeply ingrained in electronic communication and it comes in many forms. Some are just marketing emails that aim to grab and keep your attention. Worst case, this type of spam clogs your inbox. Other types are far more nefarious aiming to gain a foothold in your system. Phishing…
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Every device has an end-of-life date attached to it, just like the products you buy at the supermarket. Microsoft end of life dates are easy to find, but it’s vital to understand what they mean for your business. Computers and servers are the biggest spends associated with Microsoft end of life. While these two systems…
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Recent hacks at Uber and Rockstar games have many companies on edge, wondering about their own security. For many, the hacks have highlighted a huge vulnerability that every company has, regardless of size and industry. Human error. The number one vulnerability for any company is their employees. Let’s be clear, we’re not saying your employees…
DetailsHill Country Tech Guy’s Environmental Responsibility Efforts As the world is growing and innovating, we have seen increasing environmental concerns come to the forefront. Whether it is a large corporation, small business, or a single person, there are always big and small opportunities that can be pursued to combat these ongoing sustainability issues. A few years…
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The Rise and Risk of QR Codes A Background on QR Codes Around 2012, the concept of QR codes came about. The ability to simply create and paste a simple image on a piece of marketing, packaging, etc. brought about excitement to marketers. However, they were truly only exciting to marketers, not many people…
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If it seems like all we’re reading in the news recently is “Cyberattack this” and “ransomware that…” it’s because the new reality for businesses is a world where nobody, regardless of size, are safe from cyber threats. Gone are the days of “I’m too small to be an attractive target.” While this seems like…
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Hill Country Tech Guys Achieve Blue Diamond Partner Status with Datto Hill Country Tech Guys is proud to announce that we have achieved Blue Diamond Partner status with Datto, a global provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose built for delivery by managed service providers. Datto Blue Diamond status represents the top 2%…
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