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June 2025 Newsletter

How to Keep Remote Teams Secure and Productive

As temperatures rise and vacation plans take shape, more businesses are seeing a seasonal surge in remote work. From beachside Airbnbs to mountain cabins or simply working from the backyard, summer often fuels a desire for flexibility, travel, and time away from the traditional office environment.

For companies, this shift can offer several benefits—employee satisfaction, cost savings on office overhead, and the ability to attract top talent regardless of location. But with the freedom of remote work comes the responsibility of maintaining productivity and protecting your business from cybersecurity risks.

10 Easy Ways to Customize Your Desktop

10 Easy Ways to Customize Your DesktopPersonalizing your desktop can boost both style and productivity. Here are 10 quick ways to make it your own:

  1. Change Your Wallpaper
    Pick a scenic image, minimalist design, or personal photo.
    Windows: Right-click desktop > Personalize
    macOS: System Settings > Desktop & Screen Saver

  2. Apply a Theme
    Themes adjust colors, fonts, and more.
    Windows: Download from Microsoft Store
    macOS/Linux: May require extra tools

  3. Organize Your Icons
    Group files into folders, use color labels, and pin key apps to the taskbar or dock.

  4. Add Widgets
    Keep useful info like weather or calendars front and center.
    Windows: Try Rainmeter
    macOS: Use GeekTool
    Linux: Try Conky

  5. Use Custom Icons
    Swap system icons for custom sets for a unique look.

  6. Use Multiple Desktops
    Separate workspaces help you multitask efficiently.

  7. Create Keyboard Shortcuts
    Speed up daily tasks with custom key commands.

  8. Automate Tasks
    Automate common actions with tools like AutoHotkey (Windows) or Automator (macOS).

  9. Customize Taskbar or Dock
    Rearrange, resize, or hide it to fit your workflow.

  10. Use Third-Party Tools
    Get advanced customization with Rainmeter (Windows), GeekTool (macOS), or Linux-specific add-ons.

Catch of the Month: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked

A record-breaking 16 billion login credentials — including usernames and passwords for services like Apple, Facebook, and Google — have been discovered online. This “mother of all leaks” wasn’t due to a breach of these companies, but rather a massive collection of stolen login data from infostealer malware.

How to Defend Yourself:

  • Change Your Passwords – Especially if you reuse them across accounts. Start with your most important logins.
  • Use Passkeys or MFA – Where possible, switch to passkey technology or enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Monitor the Dark Web – Use tools that alert you if your information is being sold or exposed.
  • Don’t Reuse Passwords – One leak can compromise multiple accounts if passwords are the same.
  • Use a Password Manager – Securely store and generate unique passwords for every login.

With hackers actively trading these credentials online, staying vigilant is more important than ever. Take steps now to protect your digital identity.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/06/20/16-billion-apple-facebook-google-passwords-leaked---change-yours-now/

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Upcoming & Past Events

MVP - Bisons Event

You are cordially invited to MVP’s business event:
The Cyber Suite
Cybersecurity at the Speed of AI:  Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – Doors Open | Food, cocktails, prizes & networking
5:00 PM – VIP Presentation
6:35 PM – First Pitch | Enjoy the game from our private suite!
Location: Buffalo Bisons at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY

How to Keep Your Remote Workforce Secure and Productive Together

How to Keep Your Remote Workforce Secure & Productive

This webinar explores how to empower remote teams by fostering strong communication, seamless collaboration, and a supportive culture—no matter where employees work. It also covers practical strategies to protect company data without disrupting productivity.

How to Survive a CyberAttack Without Losing Your Business

How to Survive a Cyber Attack Without Losing Your Business

This webinar walks you through building an effective cyberattack response plan to reduce downtime, protect your reputation, and limit financial impact. It also covers key preventative measures and recovery strategies to strengthen your business against future threats.

MVP In The Community

The MVP Network Consulting team is proud to support causes that make a difference in our community! We recently attended the Champions Against Child Abuse Gala, and we’re also cheering on Andy Conroy—a 15-year MVP veteran—as he prepares to rappel down Seneca One Tower for The Arc of Erie County’s “Over the Edge” fundraiser. In addition, we're rallying together to raise funds for Roswell Park, celebrate cancer survivors, and honor those we’ve lost to cancer.

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