Scam Alerts Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/scam-alerts/ Your Local Partner for Office Technology Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:46:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lesolson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LOIT-Primary_Icon-Name-150x150.png Scam Alerts Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/scam-alerts/ 32 32 22 Cybersecurity Trends for Businesses in 2024 https://lesolson.com/blog/22-cybersecurity-trends-for-businesses-in-2024/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Outsourced IT]]> https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/22-cybersecurity-trends-for-businesses-in-2024/ The business landscape witnessed a rapid surge for cyber threats in 2023, elevating Cybersecurity to a paramount concern for regional and global organizations. As we approach 2024, the cybersecurity domain is seeing several emerging trends. Cybersecurity experts advocate that the focus of viable network protection begins with people, processes, and technology.1 Companies have an advantage over […]

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]]> Data Breach Anatomy: What Are They and What to Do? https://lesolson.com/blog/data-breach-anatomy-what-are-they-and-what-to-do/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Outsourced IT]]> https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/data-breach-anatomy-what-are-they-and-what-to-do/ How to spot a possible breach? The best way to stop a data breach is to stop it before it even starts. This includes taking steps from making sure passwords are long and complex to report suspicious emails. If you do suspect that you have been the victim of a breach, immediately contact your IT department or device provider to notify them and follow subsequent protocols to help them scan, detect, and remediate any issues that exist.

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]]> Signs You’re Getting Scammed By a Toner Pirate https://lesolson.com/blog/signs-youre-getting-scammed-by-a-toner-pirate/ Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/signs-youre-getting-scammed-by-a-toner-pirate/ How can you tell if your talking to a toner pirate?
Typically they will make their first call to your office to ask for the model numbers of your copy and print equipment. Later, they will call back, appearing to have a knowledge of your company’s office equipment and supply needs. In many cases, they will pretend to be with the company you bought your office equipment from, making them seem trustworthy.

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