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8.8 Million Records Protected by Just “123456”

What if something as simple as a "123456" password was the only thing that stood between cybercriminals and your customers' personal information? That's allegedly what happened in Denmark, where an attacker accessed 8.8 million identity …

How Should an Accounting Firm Evaluate a New Software Application Before Buying It?

Before buying a new software application, an accounting firm should evaluate at least five areas: business need, security and data handling, technical compatibility, vendor support, and ongoing operational impact. For a 5 to 25 employee …

Microsoft Fixes One-Click Windows 11 Account Bypass

Do you prefer to set up your business computers without linking them to Microsoft accounts? If so, things are about to get more difficult, as the latest Windows 11 account bypass fix reinforces the company's …

How Much Should a Law Firm Budget for IT and Cybersecurity?

If you're evaluating managed IT services for your law firm or preparing next year's technology budget, you're probably asking a straightforward question: How much should we expect to spend? For many small and midsize professional …

Microsoft Takes Down Phishing Network Behind One Billion Messages

How well can your employees recognize phishing scams that impersonate trusted companies? A recent Microsoft phishing network takedown disrupted a massive criminal operation behind over one billion fraudulent scam messages, and your organization may have …

What Should an Accounting Firm Do With Old Computers and Hard Drives?

Accounting firms should inventory old computers, protect any data that still needs to be retained, securely remove sensitive information, document the disposal, and use an appropriate recycling or destruction process before equipment leaves the firm's …

Bank of America Races To Fix Mythos-Found Flaws

Is your establishment prepared for AI-powered vulnerability detection when even major financial institutions are struggling to keep pace? Anthropic's Mythos exposed numerous Bank of America security flaws, raising questions about cybersecurity readiness. Learn more here. …

Law Firm Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: What Managing Partners Should Know

Most law firm leaders know their firm should have backups. But there is a more important question: If your firm lost access to important systems or information today, how quickly could your attorneys get back …

Publisher Files Get a New Home in LibreOffice

Does your business still rely on Microsoft Publisher for marketing materials? With Microsoft retiring this software, accessing old documents may become a headache. Fortunately, the LibreOffice Publisher file compatibility feature offers a free way to …

How Should an Accounting Firm Secure Client Portals and File Sharing?

Accounting firms should secure client portals and file sharing by using approved business platforms, strong identity controls, restricted access, encryption, and a defined process for sharing and removing access. Sensitive client information should not move …