Category Archives: Velocity IT Blog

The Increasingly Insecure State of VPNs Key Points Businesses have long used VPNs to provide secure access to company servers from remote locations, but new research has found that there has been an increase in exploits targeting their VPNs. These attacks take advantage of vulnerabilities in how VPNs are configured and deployed, with attackers increasingly […]

Windows 8.1 End of Life is Creeping Even Closer: What Does it Mean for Users? Key Points Microsoft will no longer provide technical support or software updates for Windows 8.1 starting January 10, 2023. While you could continue running your PC on Windows 8.1 without security and software updates from Microsoft, your computer will be […]

Scammers are increasingly targeting Dallas businesses by sending fake PayPal invoices in an attempt to steal money.

Protect Your Employees and Your Business Against Vishing Key Points The increase in remote and hybrid workforces has created new opportunities for bad actors. Vishing is a type of fraud where criminals attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a reputable entity. Bad actors typically do […]

Four Steps You Must Take Today to Safeguard Your Business Against Phishing Attacks Key Points in This Article: Businesses of sizes and industries must contend with phishing attacks which, if successful, can be devastating. Having a plan in place is crucial to mitigate the risk of phishing. Training employees, managing passwords, updating software, and securing […]

Three Ways Managed Services Providers Can Help Your Business Grow Key Points in This Article Working with an MSP can provide businesses with the necessary resources to grow. MSPs can help businesses save time by absorbing time-consuming yet fundamental tasks. They can also help companies save money by leveraging their insights and experience to increase […]

What Your Business Needs to Know About Protecting Customer Data Key Points: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sets standards for safeguarding customer information. The Safeguards Rule took effect in 2003 but was amended in 2021 after public comment to ensure the rule keeps pace with the current technology. The revised rule offers in-depth guidance for […]

All You Need to Know About Azure AD Key Points What is Azure AD? What are the outstanding features of Azure AD? Who uses Azure AD? How does one set up a backup Azure AD connect server? What are Azure AD licenses? Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that […]

How Safe is Microsoft Teams? Understanding the New Vulnerability Vectra Uncovered Key Points in This Article Cybersecurity researchers at Vectra recently unearthed a new vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that may allow cyber criminals the means to cause considerable harm. The vulnerability requires cybercriminals to already have a certain level of access to your network or […]

Cyber Risk Insurance 101: What is it and Who Needs It? Every business needs to protect itself against cyberattacks. That’s why companies must have cyber risk insurance. Cyber risk insurance can help you pay for the costs associated with a data breach or ransomware attack, but there are other things that you should consider as […]