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Our team of experts use a combination of several of the highest quality tech security tools on the market to keep our clients safe.
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Bad actors are always at work to discover private information about individuals and businesses alike. These breaches can expose a myriad of problems including the acquisition of personal account passwords. With DarkWeb monitoring you can get ahead of them and prevent attacks before they occur.
The search tool below can quickly show you if your email has ever been exposed. For a full rundown on your business' domain and the specific information that was discovered in a given breach, contact our office and we can set up a meeting to fill you in on all the details.
Let's take a look...
Bad actors are always at work to discover private information about individuals and businesses alike. These breaches can expose a myriad of problems including the acquisition of personal account passwords. With DarkWeb monitoring you can get ahead of them and prevent attacks before they occur.
The search tool below can quickly show you if your email has ever been exposed. For a full rundown on your business' domain and the specific information that was discovered in a given breach, contact our office and we can set up a meeting to fill you in on all the details.
CYBERSECURITY BLOG
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Check out our blog to learn how you can best keep the IT assets within your business safe. Our weekly tech blog will keep you up to date on the latest news in the world of all things IT, with an emphasis on cybersecurity. Check out our whole catalog of articles below!
Storm Clouds Ahead...
New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here's how to protect your business
Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive.
Although these platforms are usually safe, scammers have figured out how to trick privacy settings to get past security checks.
The scammers hack your cloud storage by stealing your login details or buying them on the black market.
Once they get inside, they upload a file that is designed to look authentic – like a fake Microsoft 365 login page. They set the file to “view-only” or limit access to specific people, such as you and your team.
Opening these files or following any links inside the emails could cause serious damage to your business. Scammers can use your information to access your systems, or they can install malware (malicious software) that lets them cause disruption and steal information.
Recovering from these kinds of attacks can be expensive and time-consuming – not to mention the damage it could do to your business’s reputation.
Make sure your employees are aware of this new threat and know to be cautious when opening emails, even if they appear to come from a trusted service.
Before opening any shared files, double-check the sender’s identity. If something feels off, contact the sender directly to verify it.
Make sure you use multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all your team’s devices. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second piece of information (like a code sent to your phone) along with your password.
Also, keep your security software up to date so that it’s always ready to block the latest types of attack.
Would you like our help protecting your business with added security, training, and monitoring? Get in touch.
Storm Clouds Ahead...
New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here's how to protect your business
Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive.
Although these platforms are usually safe, scammers have figured out how to trick privacy settings to get past security checks.
The scammers hack your cloud storage by stealing your login details or buying them on the black market.
Once they get inside, they upload a file that is designed to look authentic – like a fake Microsoft 365 login page. They set the file to “view-only” or limit access to specific people, such as you and your team.
Opening these files or following any links inside the emails could cause serious damage to your business. Scammers can use your information to access your systems, or they can install malware (malicious software) that lets them cause disruption and steal information.
Recovering from these kinds of attacks can be expensive and time-consuming – not to mention the damage it could do to your business’s reputation.
Make sure your employees are aware of this new threat and know to be cautious when opening emails, even if they appear to come from a trusted service.
Before opening any shared files, double-check the sender’s identity. If something feels off, contact the sender directly to verify it.
Make sure you use multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all your team’s devices. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second piece of information (like a code sent to your phone) along with your password.
Also, keep your security software up to date so that it’s always ready to block the latest types of attack.
Would you like our help protecting your business with added security, training, and monitoring? Get in touch.
Our Services
Our managed IT services provide your business with complete peace of mind as our team of professionals take care of managing, monitoring, maintaining, and maximizing your IT assets for you.
Managing
Our support team continuously maintains your hardware and software with recent patches and updates and remains available to remotely support your team. Whether it’s a staffing change, ‘how-to’ question, or troublesome error message, we’ll be here ready to assist you.
Monitoring
We monitor your IT assets in real time with strategic alerts that help our team ensure your IT investments are stable and available for use by your business. A fire department without smoke alarms can only reply once they see smoke in the distance; our advanced monitors help us catch those fires before they have even begun.
Maintaining
It is a major challenge to stay on top of everything going on in a network. Protocols change, updates are required, and new concerns need to be addressed as they arise. It’s a major time sink. Instead of struggling through it yourself, we manage and adjust your IT assets proactively to ensure optimal performance and security, providing you and your business with complete peace of mind.
Maximizing
We help you get the most out of your IT assets by making sure they are always running optimally and according to the best standards of the industry. This performance tuning can help your business squeeze that little bit extra out of what it already has and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.
Managing
Our support team continuously maintains your hardware and software with recent patches and updates and remain available to remotely support your team. Whether it’s a staffing change, ‘how-to’ question, or troublesome error message, we’ll be here ready to assist you.
Monitoring
We monitor your IT assets in real-time with strategic alerts that help our team ensure your IT investments are stable and available for use by your business. A fire department without smoke alarms can only reply once they see smoke in the distance, our advanced monitors help us catch those fires before they have even begun.
Maintaining
It is a major challenge to stay on top of everything going on in a network. Protocols change, updates are required, new concerns need to be addressed as they arise. It’s a major time sink. Instead of struggling through it yourself, we manage and adjust your IT assets proactively to ensure optimal performance and security, providing you and your business with complete peace of mind.
Maximizing
We help you get the most out of our IT assets by making sure they are always running optimally and according to the best standards of the industry. This performance tuning can help your business squeeze that little bit extra out of what it already has and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.
About
Us
Our History
MicroAge Chilliwack, formerly Spenst Technologies, is a proud member of the MicroAge network and the operator of the brand in the Fraser Valley region. We have been providing local businesses with affordable solutions and exceptional support since 2009. In doing so we have enabled these businesses to achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology.
We've come a long way since Dan first started the business entirely on his own. We've got a larger office now, and a total of seven technicians (and counting!). We have also expanded our reach into the tech world. Thus, we consistently improve our team with new training, software, and hardware year after year, while still maintaining close relationships with every single one of our partners.
"Achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology."
-Daniel Spenst, President
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Is your company local, or do you provide services throughout B.C.?
While our main office is located in Chilliwack, we have technicians located all around. As such, we do provide services throughout the province and even to further locations across Canada. As Mr. White once told 007, "We have people everywhere," and we can ensure that your needs are met regardless of location.
Q:
Do you offer different levels of support?
Absolutely! We have various support plans tailored to your needs, from basic to premium packages. Some organizations need everything and the kitchen sink too! Others maybe just need a good deal on a laptop, or a couple of Microsoft licenses. We make sure to adjust everything for you on our side of the coin so that you can continue to operate your business in a way that best serves you and your team.
Q:
Do you offer both hardware and software solutions?
Yes, we offer a wide range of hardware and software solutions tailored to your business needs. Our services encompass IT consulting, network management, cybersecurity, software development, cloud solutions, and more. Even if there is a certain product or service that we don't typically provide, you can still bet that we'll know the best way to contact the organization that does!
Q:
What information do you need from us to begin?
We'll need details about your project goals, requirements, and any existing systems in place. Often times it can be a little overwhelming to distill what an organization's needs are. This is why we recommend booking a free consultation with us so that we can lead you down the best path by asking the right questions. Never fear, MicroAge is here!
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CHILLIWACK
As service providers to more than 300 companies, the dedicated professionals at MicroAge are second to none when it comes to managed services. By improving efficiency, cutting costs and reducing downtime, we can help you achieve your business goals!
1-844-773-5753
#203 - 46167 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC Canada V2P 2P2
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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