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Phishing with Adversary-in-the-Middle (AITM) Tactics: Why MFA Isn’t Bulletproof
For years, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been promoted as one of the best defenses against phishing attacks. By requiring something more than just a password (such as a text message code or app-based approval) businesses could make it far harder for attackers to break in. But in 2025, attackers have learned new tricks. A growing…
Beyond the Binary: Blending Managed Services vs Professional Services for IT That Works
Managed services vs professional services is not a choice between rivals, but a decision about timing, control, and precision. The most effective IT strategies don’t force a trade-off between continuity and transformation. They know when to keep systems steady, and when to bring in force multipliers. 79% of businesses struggle when purchasing or implementing new…
What’s in Your Stack? Why the Right Types of Managed IT Services Matter More Than Ever
The most resilient companies treat IT not as support, but as strategy. Understanding the types of managed IT services is how they stay ahead. These services are not technical extras – they are targeted solutions that reduce failure, harden systems, and extend internal capabilities. 43% of all data breaches hit small and mid-sized businesses. That…
Say Goodbye to Tech Roulette: The Benefits of Managed IT Services That Actually Pay Off
The benefits of managed IT services no longer lie solely in cost savings; they now squarely reside in the realm of strategic alignment. While many businesses remain caught in the cycle of reactive support, the quietly successful ones are chasing coordination and efficiency. They’re not buying help – they’re buying synchronization. Because when IT…
Hackers Are Blowing Past Your MFA…Here’s How to Stop Them
Let’s clear the air: Hackers don’t need your password anymore.They don’t even need your MFA code.They just need you to log in once and then they’ll ride your session like a stolen car. That’s where we are. And it’s happening more than most people realize. Meet the New Threat: EvilGinx 3 If you haven’t heard…
MFA Isn’t Enough Anymore…And the Hackers Know It
We’ve been sold a false sense of security. “MFA is the answer,” they said. “Just turn on two-factor and you’re safe,” they claimed. But let me shoot straight with you: That’s no longer true. Yes, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) used to be a significant step forward. It was a great response to the password plague. But…
Why Mid-Market Companies Need Enterprise-Grade IT Infrastructure
Written by Guest Contributor: Naomi Johnson Mid-sized companies are in a squeeze. You’re no longer that scrappy 50-person team with off-the-shelf systems patched together over the years, but you’re not a Fortune 500 giant either. The ground under your IT setup is shifting fast, and it won’t wait for you to catch up. Growth is…
Cloud Control, Compromised: How Identity Gaps Trigger the Biggest Breaches
In 2024, IBM found that 82 percent of breaches touched data stored in the cloud and cost an average of $5.17 million when public‑cloud assets were hit (secureframe.comibm.com). Almost every one of those incidents started the same way: an attacker slipped through an identity crack. a mis‑scoped role, a neglected key, or an over‑privileged token and owned the…
Your CEO’s Voice Isn’t Proof Anymore: Stopping AI Deepfake Fraud Before It Empties the Bank
You are in the airport security line when your phone rings. It is your CEO, voice tight with urgency. A supplier is threatening to stop shipment unless a $980,000 wire goes out in the next five minutes. She spells out the account number, thanks you for “saving the quarter,” and hangs up. You fire off…
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