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Outdated Software Is a Hacker’s Favorite Weakness. Here’s Why Updates Matter

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Every year, thousands of cyberattacks succeed for one simple reason: people don’t update their software. Outdated programs, old drivers, and unsupported operating systems are among the easiest ways for hackers to infiltrate a device. If you’re running software that hasn’t been updated in months (or years), your computer could already be vulnerable. Here’s why software […]

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Allianz Life Data Breach: What Happened and How to Protect Yourself

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Allianz Life, a major U.S. insurance company, announced that a cyberattack exposed the personal information of about 1.1 million customers. Some financial professionals who work with Allianz and even a number of employees were also affected. What Happened Why It Matters Even basic information like your name, phone number, and email can be dangerous in

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PC Matic Pro: Stopping Software Sprawl With Visibility and Control

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Across many organizations, software use is expanding faster than IT teams can track. Employees install applications without approval, old programs remain forgotten, and redundant tools pile up. This creates more than clutter. It introduces risk, makes audits more difficult, and drives up costs. For business leaders, the problem comes down to two key questions: Without

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What Most SMBs Get Wrong About Cybersecurity — And How to Fix It

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Small and mid-sized businesses are spending more than ever on cybersecurity. Yet breaches keep happening—often with devastating results. So what’s going wrong? The truth is, many SMBs are investing in the wrong things. That’s why the PC Matic team is bringing in retired FBI Special Agent Scott Augenbaum for an eye-opening webinar designed just for

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Webcams, Malware, and Blackmail: The Rise of Automated Sextortion Attacks

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Cybercriminals never stop looking for new ways to take advantage of people. One of the most disturbing tricks is known as sextortion—when a hacker threatens to share private or embarrassing photos or videos unless the victim pays money. Unfortunately, this crime has now become even easier for scammers, thanks to a new type of malware

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Vendor Fraud in Baltimore, What Local Governments Can Learn and How PC Matic Helps

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The City of Baltimore reports that a scammer successfully spoofed a vendor and persuaded staff to change banking details inside a financial system. Two large payments were routed to the impostor. The city recovered one of them, but more than a million dollars was lost before the scheme was discovered. This incident reinforces a familiar

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Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn: From Connections to Conversations

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Navigating the complex world of digital networking is more crucial than ever for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and resellers. LinkedIn, with its vast professional network, stands out as a powerful platform to connect and build lasting relationships. In a recent session with LinkedIn expert Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link, PC Matic explored strategies

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