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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [Considering Encryption in Light of Android Messages’ Update](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/considering-encryption-in-light-of-android-messages-update)

  Friday, 02 July 2021

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With the addition of end-to-end encryption to Google’s Android Messages application, we have a perfect opportunity to discuss the concept of encryption and why it is so important. Let’s dive right in, shall we?

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Communication](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Android](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/android)

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##  [Major Hack Stymies Meat Processing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/major-hack-stymies-meat-processing)

  Wednesday, 23 June 2021

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A recent surge of high-profile ransomware attacks strikes again with an assault on the world’s largest meat processor and distributor, JBS S.A. The cyberattack was so disruptive that the company was forced to suspend operations in both North America and Australia, leading to a considerable impact on the supply chain. Let’s take a deeper dive into what lessons can be learned from this situation.

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##  [Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication on Multiple Platforms](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/setting-up-two-factor-authentication-on-multiple-platforms)

  Monday, 14 June 2021

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Many organizations are pushing for two-factor authentication, and it is easy to see why. The benefits are so great and the risks so devastating (and unnecessary) that there is no good reason to not implement two-factor authentication. Let’s discuss what two-factor authentication is, why it matters, and how you can set it up for your Microsoft, Google, and Apple accounts.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Passwords](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [2FA](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/2fa)

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##  [The Latest Password Best Practices from the National Institute of Standards and Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-latest-password-best-practices-from-the-national-institute-of-standards-and-technology)

  Friday, 28 May 2021

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Passwords are the first line of defense your accounts have against the myriad of threats out there. It’s imperative that you follow industry best practices when creating them so as to maximize security. Thankfully, the latest guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, make creating secure passwords easy.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Password](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/password)   [Authentication](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/authentication)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Is Browser-Based Password Management Safe to Use?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-is-browser-based-password-management-safe-to-use)

  Wednesday, 26 May 2021

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Passwords are quite literally everywhere nowadays. With so much of modern life now controlled or held within user accounts, keeping your passwords both secure and straight in your head is crucial. Many web browsers now offer some built-in password management utility to help make this process more convenient for the user, but is this option available at the cost of security?

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##  [Data Privacy and the Increased Focus on Compliance](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/data-privacy-and-the-increased-focus-on-compliance)

  Saturday, 29 May 2021

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Most companies have some sort of regulation they need to stay compliant to, and 2021 seems to be a landmark year. Over the past year, companies have had to deal with a growing remote workforce, end-of-life upgrades, the development of new privacy laws, as well as the existing regulatory landscape. Let’s take a look at why compliance is important for your business.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Compliance](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/compliance)

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##  [Physical Security Tools Every Business Can Use](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/physical-security-tools-every-business-can-use)

  Friday, 30 April 2021

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Many small and medium-sized businesses don’t consider making physical security investments if they already have some type of workable solution in place. The problem is that there have been a lot of innovative moves made that would make those investments strategically smart at the time. So, while a physical security upgrade may not be a priority for your business, we thought we’d go through some of the tools used, and how they have improved.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Physical Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/physical-security)   [Digital Security Cameras](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/digital-security-cameras)

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##  [How Big of a Threat is the Dark Web Gig Economy?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-big-of-a-threat-is-the-dark-web-gig-economy)

  Friday, 23 April 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Contemporary movies are filled with high-stakes cybercrime, where a lovable criminal syndicate breaks into a company’s systems to help wreak havoc on the true villains of the film, all the while exposing the company’s dirty laundry. Naturally, this idea can be frightening for any business, whether or not they have any dirty laundry to air out—after all, nobody wants a ruined reputation—and is unfortunately less and less of a fantasy all the time.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Don’t Let a Malicious Application Undermine Your Mobile Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/don-t-let-a-malicious-application-undermine-your-mobile-security)

  Friday, 16 April 2021

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While you’ll probably hear us recommend that you update as soon as possible at every opportunity, the source of these updates is important to consider. This is especially the case now that mobile security firm Zimperium has discovered a new mobile spyware that pretends to update your mobile device… but actually steals data and monitors the user’s search history and location.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Android](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/android)   [Mobile](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/mobile)

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##  [Mobility Is Useful, But It Has Some Definite Risks for SMBs](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/mobility-is-useful-but-it-has-some-definite-risks-for-smbs)

  Saturday, 17 April 2021

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More businesses rely on their mobile strategies than ever before. For the most part, this uptick in mobility has helped sustain some business at a time when many would be expected to fail, but relying more on mobile definitely comes with some risks. This month we thought we would take a long look at mobility and how it can be a risky proposition for the modern small business.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Smartphones](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Mobile Devices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)

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##  [Patch Your Software to Avoid Being Breached](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/patch-your-software-to-avoid-being-breached)

  Thursday, 18 March 2021

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In the course of doing business everyone has their own specific responsibilities. One overarching responsibility that all employees need to have today is awareness. The health of a business depends on it. A staff’s failure to properly shoulder their load of security can have an immensely negative result for both the employee and the company. Today, we’re going to explain that when your organization gets breached by hackers, that fault is largely yours.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)

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##  [If You Don’t Do Technology Right, You May Regret Doing It at All](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/if-you-don-t-do-technology-right-you-may-regret-doing-it-at-all)

  Saturday, 20 March 2021

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Businesses of all kinds depend on the technology that they use, whether it’s their email, a CRM, or just a single PC with a spreadsheet program. Those businesses that keep it real simple, have to know that there is technology out there that can help them bring in more revenue streams or properly manage the ones they already have. Those that look to technology to solve their business’ operational woes, tend to have several options to choose from. One thing is certain, if you have proper counsel when making technology decisions for your business, your chances of spending your capital wisely increase substantially.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Information Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/information-technology)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [What Can Be Done to Counter COVID-19-Themed Scams?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-can-be-done-to-counter-covid-19-themed-scams)

  Monday, 01 March 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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As commonly happens with any disaster, COVID-19 has inspired no short supply of scams. While these scams initially focused upon the relief funds that were delivered to people to help sustain the suffering economy, the ongoing vaccine distribution efforts have given those behind these efforts a new means of attack.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Covid-19](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/covid-19)

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##  [Are Utilities as Secure as They Should Be?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/are-utilities-as-secure-as-they-should-be)

  Friday, 26 February 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Recently, a story broke in Florida that sounds like something out of a terse action film: a hacker managed to access a water treatment facility and subjected the Pinellas County water supply with increased levels of sodium hydroxide. While onsite operators were able to correct the issue right away and keep the public safe from danger, this event is the latest in a line of cyberattacks directed at public utilities. Let’s consider this unpleasant trend.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Infrastructure](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/infrastructure)

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##  [Checking a Website's Safety from Its Google Result](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/checking-a-website-s-safety-from-its-google-result)

  Monday, 22 February 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Google search is synonymous with searching the internet, but that hasn’t stopped them from constantly innovating the service. One of the most recent updates is to give users more context for the content that returns on search results. This works to protect users from potentially clicking on websites that could contain threats. Today, we discuss this innovation and how it will look to the end-user.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Google](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/google)   [Upgrade](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/upgrade)

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##  [How Blockchain is Changing Health Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-blockchain-is-changing-health-technology)

  Monday, 15 February 2021

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You’d think that the healthcare industry would be at the very cutting-edge when it comes to information technology implementation. That isn’t always the case. One technology that developers are really looking to take advantage of in the healthcare space is blockchain. The technology behind cryptocurrency is being used to help patients better control their care. Let’s take a brief look now.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Health](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/health)   [Blockchain](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/blockchain)

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##  [Why You Need to Do a Security and Compliance Audit](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/why-you-need-to-do-a-security-and-compliance-audit)

  Friday, 05 February 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Businesses that don’t see after their vulnerabilities are just asking to be breached. That’s the consensus view in the IT industry. It’s disconcerting, then, to consider how many businesses don’t actively assess their IT security, especially considering how much these platforms change from year-to-year. Today, we’ll briefly discuss what a security and compliance audit is, and why we think you need one.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [You Better Update Your Microsoft Password Today](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/you-better-update-your-microsoft-password-today)

  Wednesday, 20 January 2021

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While we would strongly recommend that you update your passwords more than once a year, now is as good a time as any to do so. Reflecting on this, let’s go over how to fully lock down your Microsoft accounts.

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##  [Hey You… Update Your Google Password, Right Now!](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/hey-you-update-your-google-password-right-now)

  Monday, 18 January 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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If you haven’t taken the time to go through and update your passwords lately, particularly the one protecting your Google account, you should do so… despite it undeniably being a pain. After all, Google serves various purposes and is attached to many accounts for most. Considering the number of data breaches and other cybersecurity issues this potentially contributes to, you will want to ensure your Google account is properly locked down.

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##  [How Not to Teach Your Team About Phishing, Courtesy of GoDaddy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-not-to-teach-your-team-about-phishing-courtesy-of-godaddy)

  Friday, 08 January 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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GoDaddy—the domain registrar and web-hosting company once famed for its risqué advertisements—is facing some significant backlash for a much different reason. On December 14th, GoDaddy’s employees received an email that appeared to be from the company, promising a holiday bonus. However, while the email was from the company as it appeared to be, it was actually a phishing test that the hosting provider decided to run.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Communication](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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