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Todays Hacked!

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Hacked!

1/19/2023

37 million T-Mobile customers were hacked | CNN Business.....It also noted T-Mobile (TMUS)'s systems and network do not appear to have been hacked. Ad Feedback. “Protecting our customers' data remains a top ...

Thousands Of PayPal Accounts Hacked—Is Yours One Of Them? - .....It has been confirmed that thousands of PayPal accounts were accessed by credential stuffing attackers between December 6 and 8, 2022.

Check out this clever voice assistant demo hacked together with GPT-3 and Siri - ....Check out this clever voice assistant demo hacked together with GPT-3 and Siri. /. With this proof-of-concept, a developer shows how GPT-3 can be ...

Russia-linked drug marketplace Solaris hacked by its rival.....But Solaris' security problems began in December 2022, when Ukrainian cyber intelligence expert Alex Holden claimed to have hacked into the platform ...

Liquidators top $20m in expenses for hacked crypto firm, while customers wait for funds.....Christchurch cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia went bust in 2019 holding large amounts of bitcoin. Customers of hacked crypto-exchange Cryptopia ...

Researchers hacked a lab's pathogen containment system. Was it a good idea to publish the results?.....The paper on hacking biological containment controls came in the wake of another publication from Boston University. Researchers there created a ...

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Better Call Art

Better Call Art with Deon Boshoff/Managing Director Nashua Paarl & West Coast, South Africa

Art Post · 1/19/239:30 AM

Have you ever wondered what it's like in South Africa and to sell office technology? Deon does a great job of painting the picture for us and what he's doing in his market to change things up!

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Today's Hacked!

Art Post · 1/18/2310:06 PM

Hacked!

1/18/2023

FTX says $415 million of crypto was hacked -.....FTX has identified about $5.5 billion worth of digital assets for recovery, a number that includes $415 million in “hacked crypto

Mailchimp says it was hacked — again - TechCrunch.....Email marketing and newsletter giant Mailchimp says it was hacked and that dozens of customers' data was exposed. It's the second time the company ...

Serious Security: Unravelling the LifeLock “hacked passwords” story.....Serious Security: Unravelling the LifeLock “hacked passwords” story. 17 Jan 2023 10 Cryptography, Privacy. Get the latest security news in your ...

Antonio Brown Claims His Snapchat Was Hacked After Posting Explicit Pic With Ex - TMZ....Antonio Brown is deflecting responsibility for a sexually-explicit private picture shared on his Snapchat ... claiming his account was hacked.

The FBI's Source Of Trust Just Got Hacked - Forbes.....Saryu Nayyar is CEO of Gurucul, a provider of behavioral security analytics technology and a recognized expert in cyber risk management.

BBC One interrupted by 'porn' noises as Match of the Day suffers error | HeraldScotland.....BBC One appeared to be hacked on Tuesday night as Match of the Day was interrupted for several minutes by what appeared to be sounds from a ...

Royal Mail Still Disrupted Almost One Week After Cyberattack - Bloomberg.com....Royal Mail said no personal data was compromised during a cyberattack detected last week, though the UK postal firm continues to grapple with the .

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Managed Print

3 Ways a Cloud-Based Economy Empowers Office Printing

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3 Ways a Cloud-Based Economy Empowers Office Printing

A growth in mobile business communications has many people believing office printing is on the way out. Where businesses used to rely on faxes, traditional mail, and face-to-face interactions, now there are Zoom calls, email, and digital document editors.

Today’s highly skilled professionals are not just making phone calls on the go, they are using mobile devices to collaborate with their colleagues and grow their businesses. Mobile eliminates the issues surrounding different time zones and locations. It even allows highly motivated individuals to work around flexible schedules to collaborate efficiently and effectively.

But, despite a heavy reliance on mobile communications, there is one thing that continues to play a big part in aiding business collaboration – printing.

Office Printing Aids Business Collaboration

Collaboration is crucial in any business. It helps build teamwork and allows the company to operate more efficiently and effectively. Cloud- and web-based systems play a critical role in helping today’s businesses communicate, stay organized, and complete tasks.

Recent research shows that mobile devices are another essential in business communications, especially for skilled professionals. Yet, this same group continues to rely on printed materials when they need to read, make changes, or add commentary to shared documents. As a result, mobile printing volumes have increased by around twenty percent.

The office printer is beginning to serve as much more than a piece of printing hardware. Instead, it is bridging the gap between the analog and digital world. Today’s printers can accept mobile print input from practically any location, digitize physical documents for seamless sharing, and provide additional security through data encryption, firewalls, and other measures. In doing so, office printing is quickly cementing itself as a crucial component of the collaborative business process.

Cloud Printing Provides Real Business Advantages

Collaboration is not the only benefit of leveraging cloud-based printing for business. Implementing these advanced printing systems provides a range of other advantages, such as freeing up physical space in the office by eliminating the need for physically on-site print servers. As a bonus, removing print servers also conserves electricity by reducing the pieces of electronic equipment pulling energy within the office.

Another key benefit to cloud printing is its association with third-party print providers. In most cases, the software and systems required to effectively run a cloud-based printer environment require an association with printing partners such as managed print services and printer leasing companies.

These businesses specialize in providing office print technology – including printer maintenance and service. However, when it comes to cloud printing, print services providers take over the bulk of print problems, such as the help desk calls and tickets to IT for printer issues. The result is an IT help desk with more time and energy to devote to more critical aspects of the business.

In addition to managing printer issues, cloud printing providers also offer an elevated level of security and compliance standards to keep business data safe. This security includes a host of best practices including, but not limited to, data encryption, secure communications, and end-user password protection.

In the case of auditing for heavily regulated industries, cloud printing is a must-have. Cloud systems regularly track printer use by IP address, computer, employee ID, and many other factors. For some businesses, this tracking is purely to moderate supplies and provide education for employees. However, this information provides essential data for businesses that need trackable audit trails.

Meeting the Needs of a Remote and Hybrid Workforce

The difficulties of print management across a hybrid workforce can be easily balanced thanks to cloud-based printing. This networked printing system helps remove the disruptions many remote and hybrid workers experience with their current printer systems. And companies worldwide are recognizing the need to leverage cloud-based printing and communications throughout their business.

Are cloud based services safe

A recent survey found that nearly half (44%) of businesses already use some cloud-based service. Another forty-three percent expect to leverage cloud services in the next two years, and cloud printing is a large part of this heavy adoption environment.

Today’s cloud-based office print options include various options designed to cater to a dynamic workforce. These options include small-footprint networked machines for print-heavy employees as well as remote print job scheduling for main office printers.

Having reliable printer access is proven to improve productivity and efficiency for the remote workforce. It also streamlines printer connectivity and capabilities with services such as automatic version updates and remote driver management.

Managed Print Services Providers Make Cloud Printing for Offices Even Easier

Office printing is a crucial aspect of today’s collaborative business environments. And, with its laundry list of benefits, including advanced security, higher compatibility, and ease of use, cloud-based office printing services are an essential part of any growing business.

Third-party cloud printing providers such as managed print services and printer leasing are the perfect partners to help businesses leverage office printing across their company. Whether it is a remote work, hybrid office, or traditional office environment, the expertise office print partners bring to the table can help any company optimize their print setup to meet the needs of employees, IT, and management.

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ARCOA Group Partners with All Copy Products to Expand Office Technology Solutions with the help of Amplified Solutions

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARCOA Group Partners with All Copy Products to Expand Office Technology Solutions with the help of Amplified Solutions

Denver, CO - January 17, 2023 - ARCOA Group, a leading provider of remarketing, recycling, and overall handling of retired IT assets, is proud to announce its partnership with All Copy Products (ACP), the most prominent privately-owned office technology provider in the Rocky Mountain Region, with the help of Amplified Solutions. This partnership will allow both companies to expand their services and offer customers a one-stop-shop for all their IT and office technology needs.

"We are excited to partner with ARCOA Group, as they have a proven track record of providing top-notch data security and responsible electronic recycling," said Brad Knepper, CEO of All Copy Products. "This partnership will allow us to offer our customers a complete solution for managing their IT assets and ensuring their data is properly protected."

"Data security is a critical part of what we do at ARCOA Group," said Ed Spriegel, Managing Partner at ARCOA Group. "We are thrilled to partner with All Copy Products, who share our commitment to providing customers with the highest level of service and security. Together, we can offer a comprehensive solution for managing and protecting our customers' IT assets."

The partnership was facilitated by Amplified Solutions. Amplified Solutions is a company that provides a complete ecosystem to the challenges your organization faces. They bring unparalleled passion and a "get it done" factor that is exemplified in every successful entrepreneurial endeavor. They provide a complete ecosystem to the challenges your organization faces. This comprehensive package usually involves one of their partners, and rest assured, they are the owner of the process that delivers results and doesn't leave you asking, "What now?"

Both companies are excited about the opportunity to work together and provide customers with a comprehensive solution for managing and protecting their IT assets.

About ARCOA Group

ARCOA Group is a leading provider of remarketing, recycling, and overall handling of retired IT assets. The company adheres to NIST 800-88 procedures and provides data destruction through de-manufacturing and in-house physical shredding to ensure all data is permanently removed and unrecoverable.

About All Copy Products

All Copy Products is the most prominent privately-owned office technology provider in the Rocky Mountain Region, with 11 branches based out of Denver, Colorado. The company offers a wide range of office technology solutions, including printers, copiers, and IT services.

About Amplified Solutions

Amplified Solutions is a company that provides a complete solution ecosystem to the challenges your organization faces. They bring unparalleled passion and a "get it done" factor that is exemplified in every successful entrepreneurial endeavor. In addition to a full suite of marketing solutions including ready to go campaigns for the office equipment dealer Amplified Solutions provides a one-of-a-kind platform that helps to facilitate engagements for your sales team.

Contact:

ARCOA Group 800.487.6798 info@arcoagroup.com

All Copy Products 800 332 2352 info@allcopyproducts.com

Amplified Solutions 800 214 9363 info@amplifiedsolutions.com

Polek & Polek

If Today Is Your Birthday by Chris Polek for January 16th, 2023

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Hacked

Todays Hacked!

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HACKED

1/16/2023

Cybersecurity expert reveals warning signs of a hacked webcam or smartphone .....A cybersecurity expert has revealed three warning signs that your webcam or smartphone camera have been hacked and is being used by a bad actor to

Hacked Off lawyer won multi-million pound case using evidence from hacked messages....Hugh Tomlinson, KC, is chairman of the pressure group Hacked Off, which was set up following the phone-hacking scandal and helps victims of 'press ...

North Korean Hacking Group Tied to $100M Harmony Hack Moves 41,000 Ether Over ... .....The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking group believed to be supported by the regime of dictator Kim Jung Un, is likely behind last year's hack of ...

CircleCI Hacked via Malware on Employee Laptop......Software development service CircleCI has revealed that a recently disclosed data breach was the result of information stealer malware being ...

Struck by EBT fraud, thousands of San Diego food-stamp and welfare recipients struggle to .......Moats is one of thousands of people in San Diego County who have seen their electronic benefit cards hacked since September. Advertisement.

LCBO hacked to compromise customer data - IT World Canada.....The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) said that an unknown person integrated “malicious code” on its website to collect customer information

Norton announces thousands of its customer accounts have been hacked -.....Gen Digital, the developer of Norton, announced that thousands of its customer accounts are hacked, potentially giving criminals access to ...

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MSP & MSSP & IT Industry Notes

MSP & MSSP, IT Industry Notes for January 16th, 2023

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MSP & MSSP, IT Industry Notes for January 16th, 2023

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Arcoa Group

Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense
Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and nationwide resources to get the most for all your clients’ retired IT assets. Plus, positioning your clients as environmental stewards not only elevates their appeal to consumers, it meets government requirements and avoids fines.

What partnering with ARCOA looks like
Our role is to make it easy for you to bring more value to your clients. We work with you to help stretch your clients’ IT budget by reducing the total cost of ownership of their electronics. We’re experts at identifying and implementing the solutions your clients need for the end-of-use remarketing, recovery, and recycling of their technology assets. The sooner you involve ARCOA, the sooner you and your clients.

Cybersecurity Notes (new)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System of Louisiana notified 269,752 patients that their PHI was exposed after cyber attack
The federal government issued warning to the US healthcare industry about the threat of Clop ransomware group
- reportedly been infecting files that look like medical documents and subsequently requesting medical appointments in hopes of getting victims to open the malicious files
- successor of CryptoMix ransomware, which is believed to have been developed in Russia

Vijilan Joins CrowdStrike Powered Service Provider Program to Deliver Managed EDR and ...

announced it has become a CrowdStrike Powered Service Provider (CPSP) partner
will deliver managed endpoint detection and response (EDR) and managed observability services powered by the CrowdStrike Falcon
Vijilan was founded in 2014 as a U.S.-based LLC specializing in cybersecurity threat management

Lee & Thompson selects NetDocuments for cloud-based document and email management

announced that Lee & Thompson selected NetDocuments as its new Document Management System (DMS)
Verlata Consulting, one of NetDocuments’ Certified Services Partners, led the implementation and deployment project
Lee & Thompson is one of the UK’s leading law firms for the media, technology and creative industries

Pulse Technology opening Indiana headquarters in Merrillville

IT, Managed Print Services and other needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, will open a new location in Merrillville, Indiana
CEO Chip Miceli confirmed that the company has purchased a 13,500 square foot building at 3801 E. Lincoln Avenue, Merrillville
Merrillville building will serve as Pulse Technology’s new Indiana headquarters

EXEO Global Acquires Telistar Solutions and Builds up Capabilities in Managed IT

successfully completed the acquisition of Telistar Solutions Pte Ltd (“Telistar”).
acquisition of Telistar, an IT service solutions provider, allows EXEO Global to grow its capabilities in the space of managed IT services

Sharp’s parent to lose its biggest customer?

Foxconn, aka Hon Hai Precision of Taiwan, is parent of Sharp

Foxconn’s largest customer, Apple Inc., is reportedly looking to move a substantial amount of its business from Foxconn to Luxshare Precision of Taiwan
This would mean Foxconn would lose its monopoly on assembling Apple iPhone Pro models
is apparently the result of the manufacturing disruption caused by Zero Covid policies enforced by Chinese government on Foxconn’s huge plant in Zhengzhou, China
Foxconn’s shared declined 22% after the news broke

Quatrro Business Support Services Acquires Robust Network Solutions

announces acquisition of California-based Robust Network Solutions ('Robust')
Robust's managed IT services operations are headquartered in the Bay area, with an additional presence in New York City
acquisition expands Quatrro's position as a leading provider for outsourced managed accounting & finance and IT services

Gartner Names Kroll a Representative Vendor for Managed Security Incident and Event Management

announced that its Cyber Risk business has been named in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Managed Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) Services
2022 Gartner Market Guide for Managed SIEM examines the types of organizations managed SIEM solutions are most suitable for and the range of capabilities available

Lock in on Cyber Security with ARCOA

customer has a staggered refresh cycle, the value of the equipment can be issued in the form of a credit growing over time
identifying assets that are usually passed over and often have significant value

Is chip shortage over?

Wall Street Journal article published an article which stated; “The world is now awash in chips”

Claims that chipmakers and electronics makers now have an oversupply of chips
“chip inventories are now at their highest level in over a decade”
“good news for consumers who can get their hands on products from washing machines to laptops faster, and sometimes more cheaply than a year ago”
Chipmakers expect sales of chips to double by 2030

Xerox Emirates partners with KOFAX to provide customers with intelligent automation solutions

Xerox Emirates, expands their partnership with KOFAX in the UAE
with KOFAX, a leading supplier of Intelligent Automation (IA) software
“Kofax and Xerox Emirates build upon their strategic collaboration within the intelligent document processing industry with hyper intelligent automation solutions and deep industry experience that will greatly facilitate our combined customers’ digital transformation journeys.” said Chris Strammiello, Vice President Channel Sales at KOFAX.

High Wire Networks Secures 3-Year, $300,000 Managed Cybersecurity Services Contract Expansion for Global Aerospace Logistics Company

secured an expanded three-year, $300,000 contract renewal to provide its Overwatch managed cybersecurity services for a global aerospace company
High Wire Networks, Inc. is a provider of managed security and technology enablement services