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##  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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##  [New Bedford Small Businesses are a Prime Target for Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/new-bedford-small-businesses-are-a-prime-target-for-cybercriminals)

  Tuesday, 15 October 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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If you own a business in New Bedford, you probably don’t assume that hackers and cybercriminals have you in their sights. This is especially the case for small businesses.

Unfortunately, cybercriminals see small businesses as easy targets. They tend to have fewer protections, while still having plenty of resources to extort. Less risk, but a decent reward, and it’s all at your expense.

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  [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Securing Cloud Resources is More Critical than Ever](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/securing-cloud-resources-is-more-critical-than-ever)

  Monday, 14 October 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Cloud computing as a whole has been one of the most transformative technologies for businesses. With so many companies (upward of 90 percent of modern businesses) using some type of cloud computing, more companies than ever are really leaning into the technology and use it for mission critical business processes. Let’s take a look at some of the ways businesses can secure their cloud resources.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)

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##  [Pig Butchering is a Serious, Growing Problem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/pig-butchering-is-a-serious-growing-problem)

  Friday, 11 October 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Over the past few years, huge scamming operations have operated in Southeast Asia, and now they are spreading. These scams—known as pig butchering scams—cause serious harm, as in an estimated $75 billion worldwide in 2023.

With these sorts of operations spreading, let’s go over what pig butchering is.

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##  [Mobility Changes the Business Game](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mobility-changes-the-business-game)

  Wednesday, 09 October 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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With technology becoming more mobile, the way we interact with tech has changed considerably. Now that dial-up has evolved to broadband and cellular networks have dramatically improved, technology has allowed people to become more connected than ever. Your business can improve its communications and operations with the right mobile technology.

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  [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [BYOD](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/byod)   [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)

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##  [4 Stupid-Simple Ways to Be More Careful with Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-stupid-simple-ways-to-be-more-careful-with-your-network-security)

  Monday, 07 October 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Technology is central to most businesses, which means that security is, by proxy, central to them as well. With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s more important than ever for you and your employees to be on the same page regarding cybersecurity. Today, we are looking at four ways you can ensure sound cybersecurity practices that even the most belligerent employees can follow… with the right support in place.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [If You See Someone Streaming Funeral Services, You’ve Spotted a Likely Scam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/if-you-see-someone-streaming-funeral-services-you-ve-spotted-a-likely-scam)

  Friday, 04 October 2024

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Funerals are never to be taken lightly, which makes it all the worse that there are people out there willing to use these events to scam those in grief. Recently, Facebook has seen many groups that supposedly offer links to streamed funerals in exchange for credit card data, with different events being added more recently.

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##  [Four Solid Practices to Use When Relying on Cloud-Based Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-solid-practices-to-use-when-relying-on-cloud-based-software)

  Wednesday, 02 October 2024

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Cloud computing has become a common tool, especially Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Hosted software provides robust options that make sense to all companies, including anytime-anywhere availability, scalability, and provider management of the underlying hardware. In today’s blog, we want to discuss a couple of tips people can use when working with cloud computing.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)

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##  [Password Managers are an Office Worker’s Best Friend](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/password-managers-are-an-office-worker-s-best-friend)

  Monday, 30 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Protecting your business’ accounts is something we will advocate for on repeat. You’ll hear us tell you about complex and unique passwords and multi-factor authentication until you’re sick of hearing it. But one tool that our clients sometimes forget is the password manager—an equally useful tool that can help your business keep passwords safe and secure.

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##  [The Passphrase is Better than the Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-passphrase-is-better-than-the-password)

  Saturday, 28 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Network security is a major issue for any business that relies on password-protected systems—and who doesn’t? With so much at stake, it’s important that every user uses passwords that are not only complex and secure but also easy to remember. This month, we will discuss how the passphrase is the answer to keeping your password-protected accounts secure.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Two Common Issues that Create Inefficiency and What to Do About Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/two-common-issues-that-create-inefficiency-and-what-to-do-about-them)

  Friday, 27 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Efficiency is extremely important for any business to maintain consistent revenue generation. Technology is a big part of that. Today, we’ll discuss two ways that technology can help build a more efficient business.

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  [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Automation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/automation)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Six Benefits of Unifying Your Business’ Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/six-benefits-of-unifying-your-business-communications)

  Thursday, 26 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Streamlining communications for small businesses can significantly boost efficiency and elevate overall performance. However, achieving this isn’t as simple as just deciding to implement it. This month, we’ll explore some key advantages that a unified communications platform can offer.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)   [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication)

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##  [2 Technologies That Bring Innovation to Backup and Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2-technologies-that-bring-innovation-to-backup-and-disaster-recovery)

  Wednesday, 25 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Other than the innovative jump from tape, data backup hasn’t seen too many great leaps forward, so to speak. Sure, businesses don’t have to worry about resource-intensive manual backups anymore, but the standard approach is so rock-solid that innovation isn’t necessarily needed at this point. Today, we are exploring the backup and disaster recovery process and how modern-day solutions have made an effective tool even better.

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  [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)

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##  [Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-setting-up-a-powerful-wi-fi-network)

  Tuesday, 24 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Every business has to choose how they network their office. Most businesses choose the ease and convenience of wireless networking to allow their employees the freedom to use their mobile devices, IoT tools, and other devices. This month, we look at some of the best tips for setting up your organization’s Wi-Fi network.

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##  [Music is Being Lost to Failing Hard Drives, Reminding Us of a Few Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/music-is-being-lost-to-failing-hard-drives-reminding-us-of-a-few-best-practices)

  Monday, 23 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Nostalgia is a powerful force. It can drive us to look to the past for things we once loved, such as the music we listened to over the years. However, what if the music you loved was lost forever?

This could be the case for many, as older hard drives that archive this music have been discovered to have failed. Let’s examine the situation to see what lessons any small-to-medium-sized business can learn.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [Three Security Innovations Designed to Keep Business Networks Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-security-innovations-designed-to-keep-business-networks-secure)

  Saturday, 21 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Organizational cybersecurity is more important than ever, with an increasing number of threats requiring constant vigilance. To stay ahead of these dangers, cybersecurity experts and network administrators are continuously developing new solutions. This month, we’ll highlight three key innovations that are helping businesses navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai)

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##  [Do Everything You Can to Minimize Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-everything-you-can-to-minimize-downtime)

  Friday, 20 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Unexpected downtime can wreak havoc on businesses large and small, which is especially bad when so many paths lead to it. Let’s explore some of downtime’s causes, and equally importantly, how it can be avoided.

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  [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Sharing Large Files Efficiently](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-sharing-large-files-efficiently)

  Wednesday, 18 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Collaboration is key to modern business operations, and that often involves sharing files of various sizes. Historically, sharing large files has been a challenge, but technology has made this process much easier. Here are some simple ways to share large files with your team.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Keep an Eye Out for the Hallmarks of Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-an-eye-out-for-the-hallmarks-of-malware)

  Monday, 16 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Malware is everywhere on the Internet and you don’t want it. From spyware and adware to ransomware there is never anything good that comes from this malicious code. Today, we will outline a few ways you can tell that your computer, workstation, or mobile device has some form of malware on it.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)

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##  [What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-going-on-with-telegram-and-the-state-of-encrypted-communication)

  Friday, 13 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Sorry for the loaded title. There’s a lot to talk about, even for those of you who don’t use or even know what Telegram is.

We’ll try to sum this up, because we think there is a lot to say about security and the nature of technology in this, and like all things these days, there’s some odd rabble-rousing about this whole series of events. Who’s up for a wild ride?

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##  [Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/benefits-of-outsourcing-it-services-for-eastern-massachusetts-and-rhode-island-businesses)

  Thursday, 12 September 2024

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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## Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Managed IT Services and IT Solutions—Drive Your Business Forward!

Many Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses have been turning to outsourcing IT services to providers like Datalyst. This offers access to expert tech support, advanced IT solutions, and can even lead to cost savings.

Let’s dive into the benefits of outsourcing IT services for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses. We'll explore how it can enhance operations, boost security, and support business growth.

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