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However, relying on text messages to deliver verification codes creates a significant vulnerability that cybercriminals regularly exploit. To secure business data, organizations must phase out SMS-based authentication and transition to more resilient verification methods. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/kill-sms-mfa-securing-your-business-with-stronger-authentication#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/kill-sms-mfa-securing-your-business-with-stronger-authentication) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stop Managing Metal, Start Managing People: A Guide to Hybrid IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-managing-metal-start-managing-people-a-guide-to-hybrid-it) Tuesday, 30 June 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Stop Managing Metal, Start Managing People: A Guide to Hybrid IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_NoFreeAI_1905829139_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-managing-metal-start-managing-people-a-guide-to-hybrid-it "Stop Managing Metal, Start Managing People: A Guide to Hybrid IT") Managing a mix of office servers and cloud services today means you have to stop thinking about the physical pieces of hardware and start thinking about your people. The goal is to get the most out of the technology you already paid for while making sure your team can work from anywhere. When you combine private servers with public cloud services, you are building a network that needs to feel easy for your employees to use while staying locked down tight against an ever-growing series of threats. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-managing-metal-start-managing-people-a-guide-to-hybrid-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/stop-managing-metal-start-managing-people-a-guide-to-hybrid-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Phishing is Getting Sophisticated: The New Threats Businesses Face](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/phishing-is-getting-sophisticated-the-new-threats-businesses-face) Thursday, 25 June 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Phishing is Getting Sophisticated: The New Threats Businesses Face](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Phishing_108313424_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/phishing-is-getting-sophisticated-the-new-threats-businesses-face "Phishing is Getting Sophisticated: The New Threats Businesses Face") The bad guys have upgraded their toolkits. The days of spotted misspellings, broken English, and obviously fake logos are mostly gone. Phishing has evolved from a numbers game played by solo scammers into a multi-billion-dollar corporate enterprise. To protect a business, it is necessary to understand the specific tactics being used against teams right now. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/phishing-is-getting-sophisticated-the-new-threats-businesses-face#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/phishing-is-getting-sophisticated-the-new-threats-businesses-face) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Use AI as a Specialized Business Tool](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-use-ai-as-a-specialized-business-tool) Saturday, 23 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![How to Use AI as a Specialized Business Tool](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_AIBizTool_1338906557_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-use-ai-as-a-specialized-business-tool "How to Use AI as a Specialized Business Tool") I've been playing around with these tools a lot lately, and I'll be the first to tell you: most of the AI content out there is just noise. It’s generic, it’s soul-less, and it usually starts with some variation of “In today's fast-paced digital landscape…” (Which, let's be honest, is an immediate signal to stop reading). Tags: [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-use-ai-as-a-specialized-business-tool#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-use-ai-as-a-specialized-business-tool) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware) Tuesday, 26 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BadAntivirus_1159802917_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware "Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware") It is tempting to look at your monthly IT bill and wonder if you could be doing more with less. I see it all the time: a business owner tries to trim the overhead by simplifying their technology. Usually, that starts by letting go of a managed security plan in favor of a basic, off-the-shelf antivirus found online for a few dollars a month. 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