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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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##  [Think Businesses are Only Hit Once by Cybercrime? Think Again](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/think-businesses-are-only-hit-once-by-cybercrime-think-again)

  Saturday, 23 January 2021

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Let’s begin with a cold, hard fact—if a business has been targeted by cybercrime from an outside source, there is a 68 percent chance that another attempt to access their network will come within one year. This statistic comes from Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity solutions provider. Despite this reality, there seems to be a perception that there’s some unwritten rule somewhere that a company can only be attacked once.

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##  [What You Need to Know About the Massive Solarwinds Hack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-massive-solarwinds-hack)

  Friday, 01 January 2021

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2020 has been filled to the brim with adversity and just as we’ve mercifully arrived to the end, the largest and most brazen cyberespionage attack ever has been carried out. Today, we’ll tell you what we know about the attack, what problems it caused, and what we should learn from it going forward.

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##  [Watch Out for Malicious Browser Extensions](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/watch-out-for-malicious-browser-extensions)

  Monday, 28 December 2020

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Browser extensions are nifty little programs that can be implemented into your web browser itself, adding onto its capabilities and utility… at least, that’s the concept. Unfortunately, these programs also give cybercriminals a means of secretly launching an attack. The security firm Avast recently identified 28 such third-party extensions that have been installed—according to the download numbers, at least—by about three million people on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge combined.

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##  [What Exactly Is a VPN?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-exactly-is-a-vpn)

  Monday, 21 December 2020

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One of the major shifts we’ve seen in business in 2020 is the establishment of the remote workforce. Stay-at-home orders brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic made it necessary for businesses to find solutions on how to securely transfer information from what could be unprotected networks. The virtual private network is a solution to this problem. Today, we will describe what a VPN is, what its primary use is, and how secure it really is for secure file transmission.

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##  [Luck Isn’t a Cybersecurity Strategy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/luck-isn-t-a-cybersecurity-strategy)

  Tuesday, 29 December 2020

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Many small business owners will temper their investments into IT security because they are of the notion that because their businesses are so small, they can’t be affected by hackers. We get it: prioritizing IT security is more expensive than you like and that money can justifiably be used elsewhere for more gain. The problem is that small businesses can and do get targeted by hackers. In fact, over 25 percent of all data breaches happen to small businesses. In today’s cyberthreat climate, your business can’t rely on luck. Let’s take a look at what you can invest in to protect your network and infrastructure.

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

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##  [Some Consumers are Aware of Data Privacy, But It’s Not Enough](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/some-consumers-are-aware-of-data-privacy-but-it-s-not-enough)

  Monday, 07 December 2020

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With the holidays approaching, and with the global pandemic still underway, online shopping is going to be under even more demand than usual in 2020. With all of these transactions online, it would stand to reason that people would be more keen to follow best security practices than ever before. This week, we take a look at how people are staying secure online and whether or not the need for speed outweighs their security and privacy efforts.

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##  [Have You Applied the Recent Chrome Patches?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/have-you-applied-the-recent-chrome-patches)

  Friday, 04 December 2020

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Being told by an IT provider how important it is for you to update your software is probably a bit like your grade school teacher telling you how important it is to do your homework: of course they’re going to say it, it’s their job to do so. However, we’re telling you what the Department of Homeland Security announced when they released a warning to update your Google Chrome web browser.

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##  [You Even Need To Worry About Phishing In Your Text Messages](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/you-even-need-to-worry-about-phishing-in-your-text-messages)

  Wednesday, 02 December 2020

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As serious as they are, cyberattacks are not always labeled with the most serious-sounding names. We are, of course, talking about phishing: the use of spoofed email addresses and fraudulent messages to get hold of data, or whatever goal the attacker has in mind. One of the silliest-sounding versions of phishing—smishing—has proven to be of particular risk.

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##  [You Need to Keep a Close Eye on Your IT Investment Strategy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/you-need-to-keep-a-close-eye-on-your-it-investment-strategy)

  Thursday, 19 November 2020

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Your business depends on a budget to come out in the black at the end of the fiscal year, and the way you invest that budget will have a considerable impact. As you create this budget, your IT needs to be one of your top considerations… after all, it is what effectively powers the modern business. This month, we’ll discuss how diligently incorporating your IT into your budget can help your business be more successful down the line.

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##  [Examining Some Unusual Cybercrime Patterns in 2020](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/examining-some-unusual-cybercrime-patterns-in-2020)

  Friday, 06 November 2020

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As compared to the past few years, there have been considerably fewer successful data breaches in 2020. While this may sound like exclusively good news, there are a few reasons why this information should be taken with a grain of salt.

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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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##  [How to Establish Fast, Secure Wi-Fi for Guests to Your Healthcare Organization](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-establish-fast-secure-wi-fi-for-guests-to-your-healthcare-organization)

  Wednesday, 28 October 2020

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Patients and hospital visitors have come to expect Wi-Fi internet access. It’s no longer seen as an extra convenience, but a requirement for the comfort and confidence of your patients. That said, it’s your responsibility to provide reliable Wi-Fi access that is reasonably fast, secure, and easy to sign into.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [WiFi](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/wifi)   [Network](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network)

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##  [CAPTCHA and Its Many Challenges](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/captcha-and-its-many-challenges)

  Monday, 12 October 2020

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We’re all familiar to some degree with the security measure known as CAPTCHA. You know the one—you usually see it when filling out forms or logging into sites online, where you have to prove that you’re a human being by identifying which of a variety of images fit a certain description. You may have noticed that these tests have gotten far more difficult over time. This is because, predictably, computers are getting better at beating them.

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##  [What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead of Hackers in 2020](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-ahead-of-hackers-in-2020)

  Friday, 02 October 2020

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

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Let’s face it, it is nearly impossible for the modern business to stay ahead of every cyberthreat. It is just too much to proactively ward against. Today’s best practices will try to keep your network from being breached and your data from being stolen, but they may just allow you to understand how your network was breached and how your data was stolen. Unfortunately, cybersecurity is not foolproof, but let’s look at a few strategies you can use to improve your chances of holding onto your data and keeping unwanted actors out of your network.

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##  [Are Developers Going to Eliminate the Password?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/are-developers-going-to-eliminate-the-password)

  Monday, 21 September 2020

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A lot is made about data breaches and hackers, but I think you’d be surprised to find out that over 80 percent of cyberattacks are the result of stolen authentication credentials. This has led many security-minded IT administrators to try and find a better way than the old username &amp; password strategy that we’ve all been using for as long as there have been user accounts. One organization that is actively making waves trying to replace the username/password combo is Microsoft. They are at the forefront of the move to passwordless authentication.

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##  [Simple Tasks to Improve Cybersecurity](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/simple-tasks-to-improve-cybersecurity)

  Tuesday, 22 September 2020

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

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Many businesses need their employees to do the same thing day-in and day-out. With that type of repetitiveness, situations pop up where some crucial stuff is overlooked. Employees that are distracted with their own productivity are susceptible to making mistakes that could have dire consequences for your business. This month we thought we would give you a few pointers on how to communicate the importance of vigilance to your dedicated employees.

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

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##  [A Long Look at Compliance Concerns](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/a-long-look-at-compliance-concerns)

  Saturday, 26 September 2020

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

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Regulations are put in place for a reason: the data you keep is sensitive. Within certain environments, it is extremely important to know how to navigate so as not to mistakenly expose information that has no business being shared. This month, we thought it would be a good time to talk about how to navigate these highly-regulated environments to ensure success and security.

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

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##  [Include Your Staff in Your Security Strategies](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/include-your-staff-in-your-security-strategies)

  Monday, 14 September 2020

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

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When it comes to cybersecurity, your employees are simultaneously your biggest benefit and your most glaring weakness. This can be outlined in the telling of one story that emerged from automaker Tesla. Let’s take a look at the particulars.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Cybersecurity](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [Employees](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/employees)

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##  [Evaluating the Security of Your Chrome Extensions](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/evaluating-the-security-of-your-chrome-extensions)

  Friday, 11 September 2020

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Google Chrome is currently used by 69 percent of global desktop Internet users, as of July of 2020. With such a large amount of people using Chrome, its security becomes even more important… which makes it all the worse that many people are unaware of the permissions that some of its extensions claim.

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

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##  [You Need to Be Asking These 4 Questions to Maximize Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/you-need-to-be-asking-these-4-questions-to-maximize-security)

  Friday, 04 September 2020

  [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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Today’s business has to prioritize its data security. There are endless examples of businesses that haven’t done enough. Some aren’t around anymore. To help you build a strategy, we’ve put together four questions that need to be asked to give you a chance to outwit and overcome the endless threats your company could run into online.

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

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##  [Artificial Intelligence Will Be Assisting Cybercriminals](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-will-be-assisting-cybercriminals)

  Friday, 28 August 2020

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

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To effectively manage the risk that your business is under due to cybercriminals and their activities, it is important to acknowledge what attacks your business may soon have to deal with. Due to the increased accessibility of artificial intelligence and related processes, we predict that cybercrimes will likely use AI to their advantage in the very near future.

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

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