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Most cyberattacks don’t start with “hacking.”
They start with a rushed click.
Here’s a simple rule for this week:
If an email, text, or chat involves urgency, money, passwords, or account changes… pause.
+ Don’t click links.
+ Don’t open attachments.
+ Don’t reply in the same thread.
Instead, verify through a second channel you control:
+ Call the known phone number (not the one in the message)
+ Log in by typing the website address yourself
+ Start a brand-new email to your usual contact
And for our team: if something feels even slightly suspicious, forward it to IT and let us handle it—don’t try to “figure it out” on your own.
**Slow down. Verify. Then act.**
04/06/2026
As many families are heading into Spring Break, we’re adjusting our schedule slightly this week.
Our team will be prioritizing service-related and support inquiries while spending some time with family on select days. Project work will be minimally scheduled and may experience slight delays.
We appreciate your understanding and hope you’re able to enjoy the warmer weather and a well-deserved break!
Quick Teams security win for SMBs.
Microsoft is rolling out Protection reports in the Teams admin center so admins can review/export user-reported suspicious calls (and later chats/channels).
What to do:
- Turn on reporting in Teams settings
- Tell your team what “suspicious” looks like
- Decide who reviews reports (and how fast)
Want a one-page Teams reporting cheat sheet for your staff? Comment “Teams” and we’ll share one.
04/01/2026
**SMBs using Fortinet: this is a patch-now moment.**
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Security researchers are reporting active exploitation of a critical FortiClient EMS bug (CVE-2026-21643) that can lead to remote code ex*****on.
*What to do this week:*
+ Confirm whether FortiClient EMS is internet-exposed
+ Patch/upgrade FortiClient EMS immediately
+ Lock down admin access (MFA + IP restrictions)
+ Review logs for unusual requests and new admin activity
+ If you’re not sure whether you have FortiClient EMS in your environment, ask your IT provider to confirm.
Want a quick checklist for validating exposure and patch status? We've build a quick reference here:
03/26/2026
Quick heads-up: fake “support” messages in chat are a thing.
FBI/CISA warned about phishing where attackers pretend to be app support and try to get you to share a verification code or PIN — that can lead to an account takeover.
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A few practical tips for SMBs:
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+ Never share a verification code or MFA prompt with anyone
+ If “support” reaches out in a DM, stop and verify another way
+ If you think you clicked or shared something, tell IT immediately (fast reporting helps a lot)
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If you want, we can help you set simple rules for your team and tighten account security.
Question: what chat apps does your team use most (Teams, Slack, Signal, WhatsApp, something else)?
03/24/2026
Tax season brings a spike in phishing.
Microsoft is seeing tax-themed emails (W-2s, 1099s, IRS notices, “CPA messages”) trying to steal Microsoft 365 logins — and some even push “remote support” software that attackers can use to get in.
A few quick SMB moves this week:
+ Tell your team: don’t scan QR codes or open surprise tax attachments
+ Make sure MFA is turned on for everyone
+ Only allow approved remote support tools (and block the rest)
Want us to sanity-check your Microsoft 365 email/security settings before the busy season peaks? Message us.
Question: do your “finance” emails go to a shared inbox or a specific person?
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