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At Machado, we believe in writing and sharing content that is actually important to business professionals like you. Whether it’s an update on the latest data breach, a how-to guide on protecting yourself from cyberattacks, or info on the trendiest tech terms, we’ve got you covered.

8 Things You Need to Know to Protect Your Business from a Ransomware Attack

October marks the 18th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and industry leaders are urged to invest time re-imagining their ability to defend against a debilitating...

Why You Should Care about Cyberattacks on Local Municipalities

Most state and local governments struggle to deliver basic services to fight fires and address rising crime rates. Cities keep one eye on the budget while trying to maintain aging...

Why Your Business Needs Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Now

The arrival of October on our calendars is the perfect reminder to check how well your digital assets are protected. Initiated 18 years ago, Cybersecurity Awareness or National...

How to Conduct a Server Health Check and 3 Tools to Make it Easier

Originally published in 2021, we've updated this article on Conducting Server Health Checks for 2024. Your server is the backbone of your network; yet, it’s often overlooked when...

Preparing for Your CMMC Audit

Persistent hacking efforts in 2021 prove the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was right to insist military contractors and those in the supply chain adopt the cybersecurity...

9 Business Threats Your AV Scanning Should Monitor

If you conducted a quick Google search for the “largest ransomware attacks,” don’t be surprised if the top headlines involve only 2021. The U.S. has suffered massive breaches such...

Managed IT Support Definition, and Why You Need it in 2021

Technology permeates practically every aspect of our professional and private lives. It can quickly become so embedded that we don't know how we functioned without it. When our...

Find the Best VOIP Phone System in Worcester (5 Things You Should Know)

Recently, there have been some service provider changes that may be affecting your VoIP phone system support here in Worcester. You might be okay with the changes, you may be...