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Your "New Passkey" Phone Call Might Be an Attacker
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Your "New Passkey" Phone Call Might Be an Attacker

A new phone scam tricks employees into handing attackers permanent access to their Microsoft 365 account. Here's what happened and what to do about it.

How to Evaluate a Managed IT Provider: A Plain-English Checklist for Louisville Small Businesses
Managed IT 4 min read

How to Evaluate a Managed IT Provider: A Plain-English Checklist for Louisville Small Businesses

The questions most IT providers hope you never ask. A plain-English guide from Blackbird IT Solutions for Louisville-area businesses choosing a managed IT partner.

Indiana Has a Data Breach Notification Law. Here's What Your Business Needs to Know.
Cybersecurity 3 min read

Indiana Has a Data Breach Notification Law. Here's What Your Business Needs to Know.

Most small business owners don't think about Indiana's data breach notification law until they need it. By then, the clock is

IT Support for CPA and Accounting Firms in Louisville and Southern Indiana
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IT Support for CPA and Accounting Firms in Louisville and Southern Indiana

IT support built for CPA and accounting firms in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Stay secure, compliant, and running during tax season.

IT Security for Dental Practices in Louisville: What HIPAA Actually Requires
4 min read

IT Security for Dental Practices in Louisville: What HIPAA Actually Requires

What HIPAA actually requires from Louisville dental practices for IT security. Plain English, no jargon. See where your practice stands.