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Why Phishing Attacks Spike in August — And What Your CPA Firm Can Do About It

Phishing attacks peak in August — just as your team returns from summer vacation. Cybercriminals are using fake travel sites, university emails, and AI-generated scams to target small businesses, especially CPA firms. In this blog, Custom Technologies, Inc. breaks down why phishing risk is higher in late summer and how tools like EDR, MFA, and smart email habits can protect your business when it matters most. Let us manage your network so you can manage your business. ...

Beware: Is That Email Really from Microsoft—or a Sneaky Phishing Scam?

Don’t Let a Fake Microsoft Email Hack Your Business Think that Microsoft email is safe to open? Think again. In early 2025, 36% of phishing scams impersonated Microsoft—making it the most spoofed brand in the world. And your business could be next.From urgent login warnings to fake document links, scammers are crafting smarter, more convincing emails than ever before. ...

Technology Makes Subscription Businesses Scalable and Simple

More companies are expanding upon the old-school, one-time sales model in favor of subscriptions. And it's become more than just a trend. This powerful and sustainable method can grow your company and ...

Boost Service Quality With Self-Service Portals

If there's one thing lacking in modern life, it's patience. We’ve become used to instant updates, smart tech, and answers at our fingertips. Whether a food delivery or a technician fixing the ...

OpenAI Teams Up With Google Cloud Services

OpenAI is making headlines (again) by teaming up with Google Cloud.  OpenAI has officially added Google Cloud Platform as one of its infrastructure providers for powering ChatGPT and its APIs in select ...

Office Printers: The Hidden Threat to Networks

Quick: Can you name the biggest cyber threats to your business? If you mentioned things like phishing and poor password management, you’re on the right track. But there’s another common threat that ...

Antivirus vs. Internet Security: Know the Real Difference

Protecting your business’s digital assets is one of your biggest priorities, meaning you often have to ask yourself tough questions about the best way to keep things secure. Making the right choices ...

Digitize Daily Tasks To Reclaim Your Workday

Do you ever feel like your workday disappears before you’ve even had a chance to get through your to-do list, never mind make progress toward a big goal? The modern workplace throws ...

The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

Think your CPA firm is too small to be targeted by hackers? Think again. In 2024, the average data breach cost has soared to $4.88 million — and small businesses are the top targets. In this blog, Custom Technologies, Inc. reveals the tool that’s helping firms catch attacks before they cause damage: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). Learn how it works, why cyber insurers are starting to require it, and how to find out if your firm is truly protected. Let us manage your network so you can manage your business. ...

How To Streamline Performance Reviews With Tech

Performance reviews matter, but they’re rarely anyone’s favorite task. From a manager’s perspective, they offer a clear view into how your team is doing, where improvements can be made, and how to ...

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