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Disinfect Your Tech (And House): Here’s How

People around the globe are reacting to the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus strain that was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in 2019. The measures that are being...

Keeping Your Business Efficient During COVID-19

The ongoing situation with COVID-19 is something that Machado Consulting is monitoring closely. The safety of our clients and our employees is something we take very seriously. As...

10 Tech Tips to Make Tax Season Go Off Without a Hitch

Ah, tax season. Steady as a beating drum, the Tax Man comes around every year, looking for his due. COVID-19 may have shaken things up a bit, but even when he’s late, the Tax Man...

The Best Defense Against Ransomware

One thing is clear when it comes to ransomware: everyone is a potential victim. From cities like New Orleans, which was rocked by a ransomware attack in December, to companies like...

What Does Your MSP Do to Keep You Compliant?

Like taxes, regulation is a necessary evil. Rules exist in order to protect people. For that reason, they are critical to enforce. When people’s money, privacy, and even their...

Tax Season Attacks That Target Small Business

It’s time to file your taxes again—a headache, we know. But do you know what’s even more of a headache? Dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack. According to Proofpoint, if you...

Tax-Related Identity Theft: Signs and Countermeasures

What could be worse than filing your taxes for the year and finding out that you unexpectedly owe money to the government? Getting a notice from the IRS saying that you already...

How to Recognize Phishing Emails

It’s not like phishing attacks are anything new, but now is a particularly potent time for them to find their way into your inbox. Why? Hackers and scammers always take advantage...