Home Who We Are IT Services Careers in IT Contact Us Insights IT Support 407-228-7290 Blogs Keep your children safe from online predators, scams and identity theft November 17th, 2021 OrLANtech The Internet is for everyone, including young kids and teens. It’s a great avenue for them to play games, text, make videos, etc. and to stay connected with their friends online. In real life (IRL), it is easier to recognize when someone is up to a con. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Don’t be fooled by unwanted appointments showing up on your Google calendar November 16th, 2021 OrLANtech People are on the move again. Vaccinations rates are up and COVID numbers are down, and a lot of people are traveling, especially now that pandemic restrictions are easing. Maybe you are planning a trip but haven’t scheduled your air travel, yet somehow flights are showing up on your Google calendar. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Beware of the Rubber Ducky! August 25th, 2021 OrLANtech If you happen to stumble upon a USB drive of any kind, DO NOT USE IT. It could easily be a hacker baiting you for what is known as a Rubber Ducky USB attack. Don’t be fooled by its name. This attack is more serious than it sounds. This innocent looking thumb drive packs a powerful payload of malicious malware to infect any device it is plugged into and wreak havoc. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Social media impersonators; the new threat landscape June 30th, 2021 OrLANtech Online impersonation is growing more prevalent every day. When it comes to infiltrating an organization, cybercriminals have more tricks up their sleeves than just phishing attacks these days. Social media sites, including LinkedIn, have become the new and favored trend in cyberattacks. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Malware: What is it, and how does it work? June 29th, 2021 OrLANtech Malware is a catch-all term for any software that is meaningfully designed to cause extensive damage to a network, server, single computer or any mobile device or to gain unauthorized access to a network. It comes in many forms, such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, etc. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE 1 vs. 100 – Why you need a Managed Service Provider (MSP): Practical vs Impractical June 14th, 2021 OrLANtech Your business is like a machine. Every department is a cog, well-greased and moving toward a similar goal. Machines work well when all other variables are controlled, but they fail to operate if one cog falls out of line. Your IT infrastructure is the operator of your machine that oversees all of the cogs. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Identity theft scenarios to help you avoid becoming a victim of stolen identity April 20th, 2021 OrLANtech Although you cannot completely prevent identity theft – for example, your personal information is compromised in a data breach – there are many ways you can greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim. To avoid the time and money required to provide reports and affidavits proving the theft and which accounts have been compromised and then working to recover your identity, here are 10 typical identity theft scenarios to help you protect yourself from identity theft. Share this: FacebookLinkedInTwitter READ MORE Sextortion – Don’t be a victim! April 14th, 2021 OrLANtech Sextortion is a sensitive subject AND now is one of the top three online scams that people need to be aware of. Trust me it happens! I have assisted three clients with this over the last year. Cybercriminals use sextortion mostly to exploit victims to extort money, or blackmail. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Cybersecurity best practices for SMB doesn’t stop with your MSP February 16th, 2021 OrLANtech When it comes to protecting your small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) against cyber attacks, your managed service provider (MSP) can only take your cybersecurity so far. It is best to always remember the first line of defense is the user. User error is the greatest risk that exist in businesses everywhere. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter READ MORE Celebrating 25 years in business January 22nd, 2021 OrLANtech OrLANtech is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Keith Coker and Chriss Rhode, the partners, are looking back at humble beginnings and the many milestones in the company’s history, where they are today and what’s ahead – always with the focus on their clients and staff. 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