MC Business Technology Consulting Group Inc
300 South Edgeware Rd. N5P 4L1 Saint Thomas, ON, Canada

THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS! :) Hard to believe it has been a month (as of tomorrow) since we announced the arrival of our newest team member, Technology Specialist, Roberto (Rob) Willman! We thought it would be great for everyone to see the face behind the phone and the keyboard. When you call, Rob will take care of you from start to finish.... 519-913-3143 Ext. 1 or E-mail: [email protected]

RANSOMEWARE ATTACK: SHOULD COMPANIES PAY? This is a big question that can only really be answered by the company itself. So many factors come in to play regarding importance of data, uptime, finances, etc. In our opinion NO ... no one should have to pay and it can be avoided with a solid and tested disaster recovery plan. Not just backing up data but an actual recovery plan that will be able to restore the business quickly. In the instance of a Ransomware Attack, a well e...stablished and tested recovery plan can not only save you from paying the ransom to get your data back, it helps escape the danger of the attackers not returning it after payment. An organization can recover quickly with reduced time and cost. If you would like to know more please contact us. We are here to help: 519-913-3143 OR 1-888-766-7767 [email protected] https://www.cnn.com//ransomware-payments-coloni/index.html

Cyber attack on infrastructure .... when you think you are safe always remember that you are never 100%. Cyber security is an ongoing concern in all businesses. https://www.cnn.com//colonial-pipeline-cybersec/index.html

We help businesses understand their technology needs. Possibly just utilizing the technology you have in a different and more efficient OR implementing a solution that will take your business where you need it to grow. We are here to help! 519-913-3143 OR 1-888-766-7767... E-Mail: [email protected] See more

CRA SCAMS ... KNOW HOW NOT TO BE A VICTIM! It is that time of year again ... Yes ... Tax time! Also that time of year when the CRA Scams rise. Please don't get caught up in these scams. CRA will NOT call you to threaten arrest, ask you to pay with gift cards, or threaten you in any way. Know how CRA works. Here is a link to their information to guard against scams: https://www.canada.ca//security/protect-yourself-against-f

This has been a busy week for E-mail hacking and Phishing. We just want to remind everyone to "THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK". Opening attachments is one of the main ways a cyber threat enters a business. This can be used for everything from launching a virus attack, gaining network access, and getting a users E-mail login credentials and address list. All can have catastrophic affects on a business to the point of stopping it from operating. Be sure you have all of the securit...y software installed and operating systems up to date and most of all ... take the time to look at attachments and question EVERYTHING! It doesn't hurt to question and investigate, but it can hurt NOT to We can assist in securing your business. Call us ... we are here to help! 519-913-3143 or 1-888-766-7767 [email protected]

WELCOME TO THE TEAM ROB! We are pleased to welcome Roberto (Rob) Willman to the MC Business Technology Team! Rob comes to us with a solid background in computer technology systems and service and will be taking charge of our service department. For ALL your business technology support needs, please contact us at: 519-913-3143 Option 1 OR ... [email protected] See more

LOOKING FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION IN YOUR BUSINESS? We can help! Not only can we possibly save you money, BUT, we can provide a full featured communications package that goes beyond the office and simple telephone (but yes ... that's there too) Contact us to find out how!... 519-913-3143 [email protected] See more

COVID-19: CHANGING BUSINESS AND LIVES This pandemic has completely changed the world as we used to know it. One of the biggest changes and challenges is how we work. Many businesses have found themselves scrambling to find ways to keep operating with employees at home and we know it hasn't been easy. So many questions to be answered and little time to adjust. Aside from the question of how to get people working from home is how to do it efficiently and securely. This is... where we can help! You don't need to figure this out alone ... Contact us: 519-913-3143 1-888-766-7767 [email protected]

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT CHALLANGE: We love seeing our business community coming together. Again we challenge all small businesses to highlight another small business. As we continue to work together we will see our small business community survive these hard times. Today we highlight St. Thomas Roadhouse: Owners Sam and Dan Aboumourad... https://stthomasroadhouse.com/ Excerpt from website: "This city is in our soul and we are thrilled to be here again to provide this city with a great place to bring your family, watch a game, or even host an event. Please sit back and enjoy a combination of outstanding food, great service and the best prices around."

SCAM ALERT!!!! LOOKS REAL DOESN'T IT? Found this in our Accounting E-mail (for MarkIT). NOTE: we have received this to ALL our E-mail addresses. If you receive E-mails like this please DO NOT CLICK! Be aware and look at the address of where it actually came from This shows the E-mail address isn't from Microsoft AND the Button below leads to a fraudulent location where it collects the password that you would be asked to enter. Once this is done they now would have full a...ccess to your E-mail account CLICK TO OPEN PICTURE TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE:

IT assessments for all businesses is the starting point to a growing organization. Without it you could be spending money and time in all the wrong places only to find out later that your plan isn't working.

"Many small to midsize business owners believe breaches, both external and internal, only happen to the big guys. They often feel their businesses are too insignificant to attract unknown bad actors or malicious employees looking for a big payout. Yet, reports show that hackers prefer small companies because they are easier targets than big corporations. And insider breaches are rarely about the big payout. " ............ Taken from the article in this post.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE! The COVID restrictions have really hit our small business community hard and no signs of immediate relief. St. Thomas/ Elgin thrives on small business. We need to support our small businesses as much as possible to make sure they can survive the current climate. As business owners, many of us know other business owners. We would like to challenge all of our business community to highlight another business in the community here on Facebook at least once... a week. St. Thomas has been through a lot over the years and we are survivors because we all work together. Let's do that by supporting each other's businesses as well. Let us start it by showcasing another Small Business: Simply Pure Water: Owners Chris and Jame. https://www.mywaterguy.ca Since it’s inception in 2000, Simply Pure Water has been providing top-notch water treatment and drinking water solutions for St. Thomas and surrounding areas. SEE THE REST OF THEIR STORY ON THEIR WEB SITE

Most businesses and people see cyber breaches as "Outside threats". However, Insider threats can pose a a large risk. It's important to always be aware of these risks and ensure proper policies are in place and system monitoring and employee education are part of the continuous plan. The insider threat comes in three categories: 1) Malicious insiders, which are people who take advantage of their access to inflict harm on an organization;... 2) Negligent insiders, which are people who make errors and disregard policies, which place their organizations at risk; 3) Infiltrators, who are external actors that obtain legitimate access credentials without authorization.

We would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us here at MC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GROUP. Our Offices will be closed beginning December 24th and reopen January 4, 2021. However, we will have on call service personnel to respond to any urgent critical issues during this period. We are always here to help!

The holidays are a BIG opportunity for cyber criminals. As people are anxious to celebrate with family and friends they don't think about their systems. Often, we see ransomware attacks timed to release when no one is around as well as other security breaches. We will be posting some tips as we make our way through December to help you secure your business as best you can so it will be there when you return.

How prepared is your business to "Weather the storm" of a disaster? Often businesses feel they have this covered until the time comes to recover and find that the recovery either isn't there OR not adequate enough. Let us help! We work closely with our clients to ensure they have what they need to recover. It's not just recovering a file, but an entire system. Think of it as having an insurance policy for your business recovery. Don't wait until something happens to rea...lize you weren't protected. Contact us: 519-913-3143 1-888-766-7767 [email protected] We are here to help!