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“Hello! I’m on vacation and will be out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and e-mail].” Unless you’re a cyber-criminal, you’d never think this was anything other than easy, convenient and even expected. Except…it’s exactly what cyber-criminals love to see. The one thing meant to keep things organized and moving smoothly (your auto-reply), is a GOLD mine of intel for nefarious criminals looking for an open door to sneak in.

This is exactly why reactive IT support — the kind where you only call for help when something breaks — can quickly become a liability. Especially during the summer, when staff availability is hit-or-miss, and tech issues seem to pick the worst possible moments to strike.

There’s a persistent myth that cyber threats are just scare tactics pushed by IT companies. They’re seen as the digital version of the “monster under the bed.” That mindset is dangerous. We’ve seen too many businesses suffer because they didn’t take threats seriously.

While you’re elbows deep in your spring cleaning, don’t forget to add your IT systems to your list, along with organizing and de-cluttering your office. You can uncover inefficiencies, tighten security, and improve overall performance… Read more: Spring Clean Your IT System

October 2025 officially marks the end of Windows 10’s life, with Windows no longer supporting the operating system. The question is: Should you upgrade to Windows 11, or should you replace your devices altogether? We… Read more: Time to upgrade to Windows 11: A Guide