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Tabush Group's Cloud & Managed IT Blog

COVID-19: A Crisis Like None Other

For many CEOs, leading through a crisis is nothing new, whether that be a cyber breach, a natural disaster, or a financial emergency.  But now, the entire globe is facing something never before experienced with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.  In many ways, the word “crisis” does not even begin to describe the uncertainty of what the world – let alone your individual company – needs to prepare to face and overcome.

Whatever Happens, Cybercriminals Don't Stop

As the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow, the consuming amount of news coverage surrounding the virus has created a new danger – cybercriminals looking to exploit public fears using malware attacks.  It is very important to be cautious for scams in times of uncertainty.  We highly recommend the following tips on what you can do to make you, your colleagues & your families safer online.

8 Tips for Working Remotely and Productively

As coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly spreads across the globe, many companies are taking proactive steps to protect their employees, including shutting offices and transitioning to working from home.  Our company is centered on enabling professionals to achieve this, so we put together some recommendations to ensure you, too, can work productively from home.

Tabush Group's Readiness Plan for Coronavirus

At Tabush Group, we are closely tracking the developments and recommendations of the CDC and other experts regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).  The health and safety of our employees and clients is of the utmost importance.

Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse

Ransomware is not a new phenomenon but for cybercriminals it has become a popular technique to use.  In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals block access to a business or individual’s computer system and hold data hostage until a ransom is paid.  Here, cybercriminals have just one goal - to receive payment from the victim.  Even if the victim is able to pay the ransom, there is no guarantee the criminal will provide the decryption key to release the data.

Recently, ransomware attacks have become significant threats to corporations, cities, and even nations.  In the third quarter of 2019, the average ransomware payout increased to $41,000, a 13% increase from the second quarter.  Also in 2019, 55% of SMBs paid cybercriminals to recover their stolen data.  If nothing else, 2019 proved that ransomware is still a profitable business for cybercriminals and it will continue to get worse.

8 Reasons Why Software is Still Stronger than Ever

Last year, I met the managing partner of a law firm who was in the middle of moving to a new practice management system.  The firm had been on the existing software solution for close to two decades, and Jim (as we’ll call him here), was a bit anxious about the change.  When I asked him why, he said that overall they were happy with the software they’d grown to know and master all these years, but “it’s not in the cloud, and everyone says we need to be in the cloud, so we’re changing” (to a web-based system).

Fast forward to last week when Jim and I caught up and he’s now looking to change back.  “The new system is sleek and cool, and it’s nice that it’s in the cloud, but it just doesn’t do some of the things that we need, and even after all the work we put into migration, we’ve decided to switch back.  Can you help us?” he asked me.

Windows 7 Reached End of Life - What Now?

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows 7 reached end of life.  What does this mean?  Microsoft is no longer providing technical support, software patches, or security updates for Windows 7.  If your firm is still running on Windows 7, you are probably questioning – what do I do now?  Windows 7 will still work, however, it is strongly recommended to update your systems to the latest software, such as Windows 10, as soon as possible.  

2019 Year in Review

2019 was yet another successful year of innovation and development here at Tabush Group.  We launched a new service, continue to innovate Boxtop, and also provided meaningful industry insights.  As we kick off 2020, we reflect on 2 topics that were the most popular and compelling to you.

Professional Development at Tabush Group

As a leading provider of solutions in the technological landscape, we are proud of our continuous efforts to innovate.  Our team strives to improve who we are, what we do, and how we enact change.  We are not only empowered to take risks but are encouraged to act and grow in partnership with one another.

With innovation at our very core, we champion the development of our company through the growth of our employees.  At Tabush Group, employees hone skills necessary to excel in their careers and collaborate with other departments to gain a wider depth of knowledge.