In a world driven by technology, even the most renowned establishments aren't immune to the threat of cyberattacks. This week, MGM Resorts found itself at the center of a cyber crisis, as the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for a crippling cyber outage. In this blog post, we delve into the details of this incident, how the attackers gained access and MGM Resorts' response. According...
Read MoreAs the world becomes more digitized, the importance of user security awareness training cannot be overstated. Cybercrime is on the rise, and businesses are increasingly becoming targets of hacking, phishing, and other cyber-attacks. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of user security awareness training and why it should be a top priority for your business. What is User Security Awareness Training? User security awareness...
Read MoreIt's no secret that businesses of all sizes are moving their operations to the cloud at an unprecedented rate. The cloud has rapidly become the go-to solution for companies looking to improve their agility, scalability, and efficiency while reducing costs. Venture Pointe has assisted many clients in transitioning from on-premise services and applications to 100% cloud based apps. But many of our smaller clients often...
Read MoreI am often asked by clients what the difference is between general IT Support and IT Projects. As such, I decided to write a short blog post to explain the difference! IT Support refers to the services provided by IT professionals to help end-users resolve technical issues or problems with their computer systems, software, or hardware. IT Support involves responding to user requests for assistance,...
Read MoreData backup is a crucial aspect of maintaining the integrity of your digital assets. From personal photos to corporate financial information, data is the backbone of our modern world. Losing access to important data due to a hardware failure, cyber attack, or other unexpected event can be devastating. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of data backup and how it can save you...
Read MoreWe are constantly discussing recent breaches and attacks in today's security and safety culture. Then many IT firms show up on the news, or media platforms and tell you how to navigate the murky waters of cyber security and what your incident response plan should be. However, we rarely, if ever, see organizations warn and prepare businesses for when one of their vendors' security is breached...
Read MoreAnother high-profile cyber-attack hit businesses around the world, this time targeting the popular voice over IP (VoIP) software solution, 3CX. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the March 2023 3CX hack and explain why it is so important to have a trusted IT partner to help protect your business from similar attacks. What happened in the 3CX hack? It was discovered that...
Read MoreSmall businesses often have limited resources, and managing their IT infrastructure can be a daunting task. Managed IT services by Venture Pointe offer solutions that can help small businesses to optimize their IT resources, improve efficiency, and streamline operations. In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why managed IT services are essential to small businesses. Proactive Monitoring and Maintenance Venture Pointe provides proactive monitoring and maintenance...
Read MoreTHE TRUTH IS, IF THEY WANT YOUR DATA, THEY CAN TAKE IT! As a partner in a local Managed Service Provider Company, I get asked all the time questions like; “why do companies get hacked” or “why would a company/city pay a hacker to get their data back” and even “how can someone get hacked”? The short answer is a lack of understanding or that their company...
Read MoreWell we can begin with the obvious, the same reason a managed service provider (MSP) should not attempt to self-diagnose a medical issue or an office manager should not try to change their own car transmission. Expertise, plain and simple; just like I would not trust my doctor’s cousin, because he says he is pretty handy with a knife, medical practices should not attempt to...
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