Device Code Phishing: How a “Confidential Document”Email Tries to Take Over Your Microsoft 365 Account
A phishing email reached one of our users this week that
was built to steal access to a Microsoft 365 account without
ever asking for a password. Here is every step of the attack,
the red flags at each one, and what to do if you already
entered a code.
How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them
Three to five years is a planning range, not an expiration date. How to decide when a business computer should be kept, upgraded or replaced.
Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It
An IT budget needs more than laptops and software. What to include, from support and security to renewals and projects, and how to plan it.
Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?
Before staff add work email to a personal phone, decide what they can access, how the device is secured and how company data gets removed.
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
A second Wi-Fi name isn’t a separate network. How guest Wi-Fi should be isolated from your business systems, plus five checks for yours.
What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Export it, test it, then cancel. What to check before you close a cloud account, from connected apps to the provider’s deletion rules.
Why Your Employees Shouldn’t Have Administrator Access to Their Computers
Most employees don’t need administrator access for everyday work. What admin rights allow, why standard accounts are safer and how to remove access safely.
Windows 10 Extended Security Updates: What October 13 Actually Costs
Nothing broke when Windows 10 support ended, which is exactly why so many businesses did nothing. On October 13, 2026, year one of Extended Security Updates ends and the price doubles. What that costs per machine, and how to decide which PCs to replace.
Small Business Cyber Attacks Almost Always End at the Same Screen
An accounting manager’s inbox floods at 9:15 on a Tuesday. Four minutes later, someone claiming to be IT offers to fix it. Six very different attacks currently hitting small businesses, and the single moment where five of them succeed or fail.
Public Wi-Fi Security: 5 Rules for Travelers | systech
Attackers are hijacking Wi-Fi at hotels, airports, and conference centers to send travelers to fake login pages. Here is how to stay safe on the road.