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    IT insights, cybersecurity tips, and technology best practices from our team.

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    Why Cheap Business Computers Often Cost More Over Time

    DCDustin CollettJune 4, 2026

    A low purchase price can hide higher support, downtime, security, and replacement costs. Learn how to evaluate business computers by long-term value.

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    social-engineering
    ransomware

    FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Impersonating IT Support

    DCDustin CollettMay 28, 2026

    The FBI warns that Silent Ransom Group is impersonating IT support to steal data without encrypting systems. Here is what businesses should watch for and do next.

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    email-security
    bec

    How We Catch Business Email Compromise Attacks Before They Spread

    DCDustin CollettMay 20, 2026

    Business Email Compromise often leaves warning signs before a phish reaches your customers, vendors, or staff. Here is how we detect and contain it.

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    linux
    patching

    CVE-2026-31431: What Businesses Should Know About the Linux Copy Fail Vulnerability

    DCDustin CollettApril 30, 2026

    CVE-2026-31431, known as Copy Fail, is a Linux kernel privilege escalation issue. Learn what it means, who is affected, and what to do next.

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    mfa
    smb-security

    Identity-First Security: The New Perimeter for SMB Clients

    DCDustin CollettApril 28, 2026

    For SMBs, identity has become the new security perimeter. Learn how MFA, least privilege, conditional access, and better offboarding reduce risk.

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    email-security
    cybersecurity

    Real Emails Can Still Be Phishing

    DCDustin CollettApril 27, 2026

    A real sender domain is not a guarantee of safety. Learn how account aliasing, unsanitized fields, and trusted alert emails can create phishing risk.

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    copilot
    governance

    Before You Roll Out AI, Fix Your Permissions

    DCDustin CollettApril 22, 2026

    Before you expand Microsoft 365 Copilot, tighten permissions, retention, and governance. AI readiness depends less on licensing and more on controlling what your people can actually access.

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    cybersecurity
    router-security

    What NETGEAR’s FCC Approval Means for Local Home Users

    DCDustin CollettApril 22, 2026

    NETGEAR’s conditional FCC approval does not mean every router issue is solved, but it does give home users more clarity about support, updates, and what to look for next.

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    ransomware
    cybersecurity

    Ransomware Recovery Is Not a Backup Product. It’s a Business Process

    CSTCollett Systems TeamApril 22, 2026

    Ransomware recovery depends on tested backups, clear priorities, and leadership accountability. A backup platform matters, but recovery is a business process.

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    it-services-for-small-business
    cybersecurity

    Essential IT Support Services for Businesses

    DCDustin CollettApril 17, 2026

    Learn which business IT support services matter most for small and midsize companies, from help desk and cybersecurity to cloud management and long-term technology planning.