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2025’s Biggest Cybersecurity Threats: What to Watch and How to Defend

As we step into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, and no organization—big or small—is immune. However, with the right strategies in place, you can turn potential threats into manageable risks. Here’s what you need to know and do to stay ahead: 1.Regurarly Update…

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Kick Off 2025 with a Secure IT Reset: A Fresh Start for Your Business

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect, reassess, and renew—and your IT systems deserve the same treatment. Cybersecurity is an ongoing journey, but the beginning of 2025 offers a unique opportunity to tighten your defenses and prepare for the year ahead. Here’s how to give your IT infrastructure the reset…

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End Of Year Data Backups-Why They are a Must not a Maybe

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to review your data backup strategy and ensure your business is prepared for the unexpected. In today’s digital world, data is the backbone of operations. Losing it—whether due to ransomware, hardware failure, or human error—can disrupt business, damage your reputation, and hurt your bottom line.…

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Holiday Shopping Cybersecurity Checklist

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, the excitement of snagging great deals can be overshadowed by cybersecurity risks. With a surge in online shopping, it’s crucial to protect yourself from potential threats. To help you shop safely this holiday season, here’s a checklist to ensure your personal and payment information stays secure while you…

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Secure Your Home Office: Best Practices for Work-from-Home Security

As remote work becomes more common, it’s essential to keep your home office both productive and secure. Whether you’re a full-time remote employee or occasionally working from home, following a few best practices can help ensure the safety of your data, your company’s information, and your work experience. Here are some tips to help you…

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Is Your Website Putting Users at Risk?

In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount, especially when handling sensitive information. One of the most essential tools in securing a website is an SSL certificate, a feature that encrypts data and ensures user privacy. If your website’s URL doesn’t start with “https,” here’s why you should consider implementing SSL today. What is SSL? SSL,…

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Are Your Passwords Strong Enough to Keep Hackers Out

In today’s digital landscape, the strength of your passwords can make all the difference between protecting your business and leaving it exposed to cyberattacks. Weak or predictable passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to gain access to your systems, compromising sensitive data and causing significant disruptions. So, how can you be sure…

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Phishing 101-Don’t Get Hooked!

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Among these, phishing remains one of the most common and dangerous attacks. At Twin State Technical Services, we take cybersecurity seriously, and part of our proactive approach includes using KnowBe4, an industry-leading platform for phishing protection and security awareness training. Whether you’re an individual…

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Updates from Office 365: Teams and Copilot

In the world of applications which are delivered over the cloud, not all features are made available to everyone simultaneously.  Sometimes software vendors will choose a “rolling release” where new features are staged and released to the user base by category of organization or location.  Microsoft does this with its Office 365 product set.  We’ve…

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TS1: A Tailored Approach to IT Management

As businesses increasingly rely on technology, securing their digital infrastructure is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s ensuring smooth daily operations or protecting sensitive information from cyber threats, having a reliable IT framework in place is crucial. That’s where TS1, Twin State Technical Services, a comprehensive, fully managed IT and cybersecurity solution, comes…

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