What’s Behind August’s Phishing Uptick? Just Because You’re on Vacation Doesn’t Mean Hackers Are. While your team may be easing back into work after time off, cybercriminals remain active throughout the year, with August being a peak period for phishing scams. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. As inboxes overflow and routines shift, attackers see an opportunity — and they’re ready to take it. Here's how to stay vigilant and secure. Read more... AtoZinIT Team, 8/15/2025
A Data Breach Now Comes With An Average Price Of $4.88 Million – What Would The Financial Impact Be For Your Company? You don't need to be a large company to fall victim to a significant cyberattack. In reality, small businesses are increasingly becoming prime targets for hackers. Why? Because they're typically more vulnerable and more inclined to pay the ransom. Read more... AtoZinIT Team, 8/8/2025
Be Alert: Cybercriminals Are Logging In, Not Forcing Their Way In Cybercriminals are shifting tactics when targeting small businesses. Rather than forcing their way in, they’re quietly walking through the front door — using stolen usernames and passwords. This method, known as an identity-based attack, has become one of the most common entry points for hackers. Read more... AtoZinIT Team, 8/1/2025
Why AtoZinIT Is Not a VoIP Reseller — And Why That Saves You Money At AtoZinIT, we’re your trusted IT partner for everything from infrastructure to cybersecurity, cloud hosting, and desktop support—but we are not a VoIP telecommunications provider. Why? Because our goal is to help you avoid paying the inflated prices that come from working with telecom resellers. Read more... AtoZinIT Team, 8/1/2025
When Business Stops: The Crisis Your IT Provider Should Be Ready For Crises like cyberattacks, hardware breakdowns, outages, or natural disasters don’t make appointments — they happen suddenly and can cripple a small business. Many owners assume that a simple data backup has them covered. But here’s the hard truth: having copies of your files means little if your team can’t access systems, work off-site, or communicate with clients when things go wrong. Read more... AtoZinIT Team, 7/25/2025