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Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 18, 2026
  • Security

There’s no denying the convenience that so many of technology's essential features and functions can now be managed with a simple command, if not completely automated, thanks to the Internet of Things. With the IoT, everything is augmented by a miniature computer… but these devices are built to be convenient and (for lack of a better term) cheap. As such,...

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Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 16, 2026
  • Security

Are you still depending on your business being so small that it flies “under the radar” of potential threats? The most dangerous mindset you can have is that you’re too small for a hacker to care about your data. In reality, hackers don’t care how big your business is; they care about what data they can steal, and there’s plenty...

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Services of the Modern MSP

Services of the Modern MSP

Remember the good old days? You had an IT problem, you called your Managed Service Provider (MSP), and they’d swoop in to save the day. Maybe they’d fix your server, patch a system, or help you set up a new laptop. It was reliable, necessary, and... well, a bit reactive. Fast forward to 2026, and that picture has changed entirely....

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Does Digital Document Management Make Sense for You?

Does Digital Document Management Make Sense for You?

Ever feel like your office is being swallowed by paper? It piles up, clogs filing cabinets, and somehow multiplies overnight. If you’re always hunting for lost documents or drowning in paperwork, it’s probably time to go digital. But when should you make the switch? Let’s break it down. (more…)

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Why Third-Party Breaches Are Your Problem

Why Third-Party Breaches Are Your Problem

The walls of Troy didn't crumble under brute force; they opened from the inside. By the time the Trojans realized their gift was a hollow shell filled with Greek soldiers, the decade-long siege was over in hours. (more…)

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Still Using SMS Authentication? You Better Not Be

Still Using SMS Authentication? You Better Not Be

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 27, 2026
  • Security

You know your business needs multi-factor authentication, but chances are you see a lot of pushback from your employees because of how inconvenient it is for their work. In an effort to please everyone, you implement SMS authentication out of sheer convenience, but the innovation of SIM swapping means that this method of MFA is a vulnerability rather than a...

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The 3 Most Important Responsibilities of Your Help Desk

The 3 Most Important Responsibilities of Your Help Desk

How would you describe the ideal help desk solution? Most businesses and IT decision makers view it as an emergency button, a place where you go when you need help NOW. You might judge its value based on how often it’s utilized, and when it’s not used by your team, the help desk bill might not even feel worth it....

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Bondu: A Perfect Example of AI Gone Awry

Bondu: A Perfect Example of AI Gone Awry

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 18, 2026
  • Security

It’s known that baby toys can aid in all manner of developmental processes, so take a moment to imagine what the future of technology holds for toys. Will they continue in the same vein as toys that teach color recognition, teamwork, sharing, and creativity, or will they get even more wild and out of the box? Regardless, one thing is...

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The 10-Second Heist and Major Flaw Behind the Moltbot Meltdown

The 10-Second Heist and Major Flaw Behind the Moltbot Meltdown

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 16, 2026
  • Security

By now, AI isn’t just a buzzword in the 2026 boardroom—it’s the plumbing. But as developers race to push the tech into uncharted territory, the line between "breakthrough" and "breakdown" has become razor-thin. Today’s story is a cautionary tale about the leap from AI that talks to AI that acts, and how a single developer’s viral hit accidentally birthed a...

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Why Having a Comprehensive DR System is So Important

Why Having a Comprehensive DR System is So Important

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 7, 2026
  • Security

Imagine waking up one day and finding your phone completely wiped—no contacts, no photos, no texts. Feels like a nightmare, right? Now, picture that happening to an entire business. All the files, data, and systems—gone. Scary stuff. That’s exactly why businesses need a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan. It’s like having a safety net to help you get back on your...

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