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Top Tech Trends of 2022
Many companies worldwide are scaling up their technical infrastructure to keep up with growing technology trends and demand. To help facilitate this growth, many organizations are seeking the help of a managed services provider. In fact, according to Business Wire,...
Be careful what apps you install on your android phone
Researchers have discovered more malicious apps on the Google Play Store, including some that are designed to steal users' personal information. The researchers advise users to be cautious when downloading apps from the Google Play Store, and to only install apps...
Starlink initial testing results
This week I received delivery of a Starlink for RV’s system, and decided to evaluate if it would work reliably for attending meetings and working from the road. I set the system up and connected my laptop wifi to it, and attended several hours of meetings with video,...
New unpatched Microsoft office vulnerability – “Follina”
A new unpatched Microsoft office vulnerability has been discovered by security researchers. The vulnerability, dubbed “Follina”, affects all versions of Microsoft Office from 2007 onwards. Follina tricks the system into downloading malware from a remote URL that is...
IT Checklist: 10 Small Business IT Best Practices
When starting a small business, there are a lot of things to think about. IT is often one of the last things on a small business owner’s mind, but it is one of the most important aspects of any business, especially in today’s digital landscape. At SpireTech, we...
Starlink offers new “service portability” internet connectivity
Digital nomads and really remote workers have probably heard of Starlink – SpaceX’s satellite-based internet connectivity service. Designed as a high-speed connectivity option where no other wired or cellular options exist, Starlink is a good choice for people...
Cyber insurance costs on the rise
We’re starting to hear from clients and insurance brokers that cyber insurance costs are on the rise, in some cases up to 200%. Of course, this comes with insurers cracking down on IT controls – making sure their insureds are operating as securely as...
Why “app registrations” present a security risk to M365
Let’s start by describing what an app registration is: An app registration happens when you allow an external program to integrate with your Microsoft 365 tenant. A common example might be allowing a scheduling tool like Calendly to access your companies’...
FBI engages in white-hat hacking
An interesting development came to light recently wherein the FBI intervened on behalf of people who had not updated their watchguard firewalls and had gotten hacked by Russian threat actors. In a clandestine takedown operation cloaked by a federal warrant, FBI...