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    Wednesday, January 06, 2021
    Join Switchfast in Supporting A Better Chicago

    Join Switchfast in Supporting A Better Chicago

    This winter, Switchfast Technologies has pledged to donate to A Better Chicago's Emergency Relief Fund.

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    Monday, January 04, 2021
    Over 18,000 Infected from SolarWinds Data Breach – What Happened?

    Over 18,000 Infected from SolarWinds Data Breach – What Happened?

    This month, it was discovered that SolarWinds, a national IT software and infrastructure company, suffered a devastating data breach.

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    Monday, December 28, 2020
    Cybersecurity in 2021: Our Latest Predictions

    Cybersecurity in 2021: Our Latest Predictions

    2020 was filled with plenty of challenges, forcing many businesses to pivot and work from home. This led to a major shift in focus to remote cybersecurity, implemented hastily to meet company needs.

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    Tuesday, December 15, 2020
    Switchfast Technologies Makes Clutch 1000

    Switchfast Technologies Makes Clutch 1000

    For the second year in a row, we’re happy to announce that Switchfast Technologies has been recognized on the Clutch 1000 list.

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    Wednesday, November 18, 2020
    This Google Drive Loophole is Putting Your Devices at Risk

    This Google Drive Loophole is Putting Your Devices at Risk

    Cybercriminals have found a new playground for their phishing schemes: Google Drive.

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    Monday, November 09, 2020
    Two Years in a Row, Switchfast Named Among Best and Brightest in the Nation

    Two Years in a Row, Switchfast Named Among Best and Brightest in the Nation

    One of our team’s foundational missions is to create a comfortable, friendly workplace environment that helps our employees thrive.

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    Tuesday, October 27, 2020
    Switchfast Technologies Announcing Axcell Technologies Acquisition

    Switchfast Technologies Announcing Axcell Technologies Acquisition

    Switchfast Technologies, a Chicago-based managed IT services provider, announced that it's acquired Axcell Technologies, a technology service company.

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    Thursday, October 22, 2020
    HIPAA Rules Could Be Changing – What Does This Mean for Your Compliance Standards?

    HIPAA Rules Could Be Changing – What Does This Mean for Your Compliance Standards?

    Of all the data cybercriminals could get their hands on, medical records are one of the most dangerous. These records contain a surplus of personal data, from addresses to Social Security information and other personal data.

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    Tuesday, October 20, 2020
    The “Bad Neighbor” Bug: A Lesson in Updating Your Systems

    The “Bad Neighbor” Bug: A Lesson in Updating Your Systems

    Cybercriminals aren’t slowing down. By the time IT professionals have cracked the code of the latest threats, hackers have already created a new one to infiltrate your systems.

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    Friday, October 02, 2020
    Be Cyber Smart: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

    Be Cyber Smart: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

    October 1st marks the beginning of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)!

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    Tuesday, September 29, 2020
    Raccoon Malware: The Latest Cybersecurity Threat

    Raccoon Malware: The Latest Cybersecurity Threat

    With more and more people working remotely, cybercriminals are taking advantage of their new opportunities to steal information from unprotected devices.

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    Monday, September 21, 2020
    Clutch Announces Switchfast Technologies as a 2020 Clutch Leader

    Clutch Announces Switchfast Technologies as a 2020 Clutch Leader

    Clutch has announced its list of 2020 Clutch Leaders, and we’re happy to say that Switchfast Technologies was named as a leader in Illinois.

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    Thursday, September 17, 2020
    The 2020 Data Breach Investigation: What We’ve Learned

    The 2020 Data Breach Investigation: What We’ve Learned

    At Switchfast, we’re always staying up-to-date on the latest technology and software to keep your business safe. That’s why our team recently attended a virtual Cyber Security Summit.

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    Wednesday, August 26, 2020
    How to Practice Digital Distancing

    How to Practice Digital Distancing

    As the pandemic continues, social distancing remains the best way to lower the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Similarly, as cyber hackers ramp up their criminal activities, the best way to avoid being a victim is to engage in “digital distancing.”

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    Wednesday, August 19, 2020
    Security on a Budget: The Do’s and Don’ts of Updating Your IT Infrastructure

    Security on a Budget: The Do’s and Don’ts of Updating Your IT Infrastructure

    As we continue to navigate the effects of COVID-19, newly remote offices are being presented with new challenges for their IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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    Thursday, July 30, 2020
    Switchfast Technologies Lands on Channel Futures MSP 501 List for 5 Years in a Row

    Switchfast Technologies Lands on Channel Futures MSP 501 List for 5 Years in a Row

    For five years in a row, Channel Futures has named Switchfast Technologies among their MSP 501.

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    Thursday, July 16, 2020
    Microsoft 365 Is the Latest Phishing Target – Here’s What We Know

    Microsoft 365 Is the Latest Phishing Target – Here’s What We Know

    Many of our small business clients have taken advantage of all the features that Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office 365) has to offer.

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    Thursday, July 09, 2020
    The Best Password Managers of 2020

    The Best Password Managers of 2020

    With the notable increase of phishing and ransomware, there’s no better time to remind you of the importance of password managers.

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    Thursday, July 02, 2020
    Backups and Disaster Recovery Plans: Why Every Business Needs Both

    Backups and Disaster Recovery Plans: Why Every Business Needs Both

    It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare -losing all of your data. Now is the time you’re wishing you had a backup, right?

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    Tuesday, June 23, 2020
    PonyFinal – What Microsoft Users Need to Know About the Newest Ransomware

    PonyFinal – What Microsoft Users Need to Know About the Newest Ransomware

    Microsoft’s security team announced this week that a new type of ransomware has been detected, and that Microsoft users should remain vigilant for possible vulnerabilities or hackings.

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