Coronavirus Scams - Great advise from the Arlington PD

It has been brought to our attention that scammers have already begun trying to take advantage of people regarding the coronaviris (COVID-19) pandemic. Here is some information to remember and how to avoid coronavirus scams: •Do not click on links on your phone or computer from sources you do not know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device. •Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying they have information about the virus. For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). •Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions, lotions, lozenges or other prescription or over-the-counter products available to treat or cure Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) — online or in stores. •Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding sites. Do not let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, do not do it! Stay vigilant everyone!

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Ever wonder what I am doing when I am not helping my clients with technology?

Taking pictures for River Legacy when when they are reading a 105 pound alligator snapping turtle. This male was not the largest caught the area.

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BBB Newsletter: Bit by Bit's Commitment to You During COVID-19

No images? Click here   Bit by Bit's Commitment to You During COVID-19 I’d like to take a moment to touch base with you during these uncertain times and hope that you are safe and well. The rapidly progressing [...] Read more   Five Signs You Need to Outsource Your IT Department One of the most effective ways to improve efficiency in the workplace is to partner with a managed service provider (MSP) for all your IT needs. A... Read more   The Date is Looming! Are You SHIELD Compliant? March 21, 2020.  Are you compliant?  If not, there will be fiscal penalties, so here's what you need to know to meet the upcoming SHIELD Act... Read more     Questions? Get in touch with us today!     CONTACT US   SUPPORT CENTER   www.bitxbit.com   ©2020 Bit by Bit. All Rights Reserved.   Share    Tweet    Share    Forward

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Cyber Events

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Mar 10 Kaseya Connect IT Local – Vianen, Netherlands
Mar 11  ID Agent Roadshow – Houston, TX
Mar 11  Kaseya Connect IT Local – Dusseldorf, Germany
Mar 11  Kaseya Connect IT Local – Columbia, SC
Mar 11-13  CharTec Quarterly – Bakersfield, CA 
Mar 19  ChannelSec – London, UK 
Mar 25-26  ASCII City Tour – Houston, TX 
Mar 31 Kaseya Connect IT Local – Philadelphia, PA

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Free Coronavirus Cybersecurity Support Resources!

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to disrupt the normal flow of business. We know that this is causing challenges for our Partners and clients, and we’re committed to doing everything that we can to support you. We’ve put together some resources that address cybersecurity threats during this difficult time, and we’ll keep providing you with news and tips about protecting data and systems during this crisis to read and share in our blog.   

• Take These 3 Steps to Protect Your Data from Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams 
• Remote Work Poses Data Breach Dangers During Coronavirus Lockdown 
• New Phishing Attack Threat: Coronavirus Maps, Messages, and Attachments  

We’re on top of staying responsive to this rapidly evolving threat environment and monitoring the Dark Web. If we can be of service don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re still working to stay one step ahead of the bad guys.  

Check out CISA Insights here.

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https://info.bitxbit.com/blog/our-response-to-you-during-covid-19

Bit by Bit's Commitment to You During COVID-19

 March 18th, 2020  Bruce Steinfeld

I’d like to take a moment to touch base with you during these uncertain times and hope that you are safe and well. The rapidly progressing COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives and unleashed an unprecedented paradigm shift in business, affecting us all. We want to reassure you that while we embark into new territory, we remain a reliable, steady, and committed resource.

In keeping with the recommendations of the CDC, most of our staff is working from home during this crisis. But, we’re still here for you. Our account reps, technicians, and help desk are on high alert, ready to provide you with the exemplary levels of service that you have come to expect from Bit by Bit.  

Your safety and our safety drive our actions right now. And, we have developed temporary protocols for services whether it’s fax, managed services or other.

For Our Fax Clients:

We offer you a silver lining in all this chaos. The disruption will be minimal. As most of our fax support is remote, we will continue to service your fax needs with our customary high standards.

For Our Managed Services, Application Development & Other Clients:

We have implemented specific guidelines for servicing your IT. We will only deploy our technicians to a site if you are facing a mission-critical crisis. However, we will be ever vigilant and continue to remotely work closely with you to manage your day-to-day IT operations and concerns.

For Our Clients Utilizing Remote Access:

As our clients have begun to advise staff to work from home, we have begun transitioning many of you over to remote access. We will continue to do so. Please keep the following in mind and contact us before making any changes to employee guidance:  

1.  Employees may require remote access to workstations.  We partner with LogMeIn to securely provide this capability to our customers. This is the recommended solution wherever possible.

2.  Some organizations continue to rely on VPN access (FortiClient or other SSL VPN.) This should be tested and evaluated for security risk prior to expanded use.  Adding VPN users also causes a performance impact which must be considered if an unprecedented number of users are connecting. 

We don’t know how long this will last. But we do know that we are on this journey with you. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. If you have any questions, or if you have emergencies that require immediate attention, please call our direct support line 212.616.3080.

Thank you for your business.

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