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Q2 2024 Newsletter

MVP-Blog-NEW-Advanced-Phishing-Tactics

Recently, an insidious threat has been lurking in the digital shadows, preying on unsuspecting businesses like those in our Western New York community. Spear phishing, a highly targeted form of cyber attack, has evolved into a more sophisticated tactic that is now infiltrating legitimate document sharing services such as Dropbox, Docusign, Google Drive, Onedrive, and SharePoint.

Imagine this scenario: you receive an email from a trusted platform like Dropbox, seemingly innocuous, with a link to a document hosted on the legitimate Dropbox page. However, unbeknownst to you, hackers have compromised a genuine cloud sharing account, giving them the perfect disguise to slip past firewalls and other traditional security measures.

The Email Spoofing Problem

3D online thief working on a computer ? isolatedImagine receiving an email seemingly from your bank. It requests urgent action. You click a link, enter your details, and boom – your information is compromised. The common name for this is email spoofing. It’s where scammers disguise their email addresses. They try to appear as legitimate individuals or organizations. Scammers spoof a business’s email address. Then they email customers and vendors pretending to be that business.

These deceptive tactics can have devastating consequences on companies. These include:

  • Financial losses
  • Reputational damage
  • Data breaches
  • Loss of future business

Unfortunately, email spoofing is a growing problem. It makes email authentication a critical defense measure.

What is Email Authentication?

Email authentication is a way of verifying that your email is legitimate. This includes verifying the server sending the email. It also includes reporting back unauthorized uses of a company domain.

Email authentication uses three key protocols, and each has a specific job: SPF (Sender Policy Framework): Records the IP addresses authorized to send email for a domain.

With cyber threats evolving at an alarming pace, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. It’s a must for safeguarding sensitive information.

Catch of the Quarter: Facebook Deletion Scam

Recently, there has been a surge in Facebook scams targeting users with alarming messages claiming their pages are at risk of permanent deletion due to alleged copyright infringement. These deceptive messages often arrive via Messenger, urging recipients to confirm their account details to avoid deletion. However, these messages are nothing but spam, attempting to trick users into providing sensitive information.

How to Stay Safe: The best course of action in such scenarios is to avoid clicking any links or providing any personal information. Instead, promptly report the messages as spam to Facebook to protect both yourself and others from falling victim to such fraudulent schemes.

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Mastering Microsoft 365: Essential Tips for Business Owners

In this video, you'll learn:

  • Learn how to boost productivity using key Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Discover effective strategies for data security and compliance within your Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Explore advanced features and integrations that can drive innovation.
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How to Improve Team Productivity

In this video, you'll learn:

  • Actionable techniques to enhance team productivity, streamline tasks, and optimize workflow efficiency
  • Essential tools and platforms that facilitate seamless collaboration among team members
  • The importance of cybersecurity in the cloud and discover best practices to safeguard your data
MVP Incident Response 101

Incident Response 101: Effective Strategies

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to identify cybersecurity risks
  • Consequences of a data breach and non-compliance
  • An effective cybersecurity framework
  • Key components of an incident response plan

Paul_B_PhotoEmployee Spotlight:
Paul Bakhtin

Paul is our project technical lead and has been with MVP for almost 9 years. Paul contributes by constantly trying to keep clients satisfied and keeping systems in check. One of the best aspects of his job is that he enjoys meeting the various clients that MVP serves and dealing with all the different technologies that they employ. Paul brings a wealth of IT experience to MVP from pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing that includes Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and other Transaction Processing Systems. His greatest proficiency is his dedication – to Paul, a job isn’t just 8-5, if a project takes longer, Paul has the dedication to stay with a task until it is fulfilled and handled in the most efficient manner.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys gardening and growing fruits and vegetables in his backyard. He is also an aspiring Arborist, taking down a tree or two if need be. Paul lives in Buffalo with his wife and two children. Paul also enjoys time with his family traveling, skiing, watching movies, and trying different ethnic cuisine.

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MVP In The Community

At Kevin Guest House's "Affaire of the Heart," MVP was represented by Andy Conroy and Megan McPeek, showcasing the organization's commitment to community involvement.

Looking ahead, MVP eagerly anticipates the Laps of Love 2024 event, supporting the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy, and the Ride for Roswell at Roswell Park, both reflecting MVP's ongoing dedication to impactful causes in the community.

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