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DE Web Works
| Mar 22, 2025
Don’t let your SmarterMail inbox slow you down! Use Content Filters to automatically sort, flag, and clean up emails so you can stay focused on running your business. This guide shows you how to set up rules, with real-world examples made for busy small business teams.
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DE Web Works
| Mar 22, 2025
Outlook rules are a game-changer for small businesses looking to declutter their inbox. This post walks you through what rules are, how to set them up, and some smart examples tailored for busy pros. Get ready to make email work for you — not the other way around.
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DE Web Works
| Mar 08, 2025
Cybersecurity isn’t just for big corporations—small businesses are prime targets for hackers. The good news? You don’t need a massive IT budget to protect your business. Follow this 10-step IT security checklist to keep your data, devices, and customers safe from cyber threats.
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DE Web Works
| Mar 03, 2025
Still relying on AT&T's traditional POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) for your business calls? It's time for an upgrade! Switching to a cloud-based phone system brings more features, better flexibility, and major cost savings—all while ensuring crystal-clear communication. In this post, we’ll break down why cloud-based phones are the smart choice for your business.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 27, 2025
Imagine losing all your photos, important documents, or work files in an instant—scary, right? Whether it's a cyberattack, accidental deletion, or a hardware failure, data loss can happen to anyone. This blog will break down the best backup strategies for individuals, from cloud storage to external drives, so you can keep your data safe and sound.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 26, 2025
Cybercriminals are stepping up their game with artificial intelligence, using it to create ultra-realistic phishing scams, deepfake videos, and even automated attacks. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because hackers know they often lack the security resources of big corporations. In this blog, we’ll break down how AI-driven scams work, real-life examples, and—most importantly—how you can protect your business from these cutting-edge cyber threats.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 20, 2025
Discover essential cybersecurity tips for small businesses to protect your data and operations in the digital world. Stay safe and secure with our easy-to-follow guide.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 19, 2025
Uncover the reasons small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals and discover actionable strategies to safeguard your enterprise. Secure your digital assets with these expert tips.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 18, 2025
Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025, meaning no more security updates, patches, or support. This post explains the risks of staying on Windows 10, the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11, and how DE Web Works can help businesses make a smooth, secure transition.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 15, 2025
If your Facebook account is showing strange activity, you might have been hacked—or someone may have cloned your account. This guide will help you figure out which situation you’re dealing with and walk you through the steps to recover your account or report a fake profile. Learn how to secure your account, recognize the signs of hacking or cloning, and protect yourself from future scams. Please note: DE Web Works does not provide Facebook account recovery support.
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DE Web Works
| Feb 15, 2025
If you think you’ve been hacked, act quickly to protect your information. First, disconnect your computer from the internet to stop the hacker's access. Next, change your passwords—starting with your email, banking, and social media accounts. Run a security scan to check for harmful software, and contact your bank if you shared any personal or financial details. Let your friends and family know so they can ignore suspicious messages. Finally, report the scam to the FTC and, if needed, get help from a professional. DE Web Works is here to help if you have concerns about your computer’s security. Call us at (361) 575-7656 for expert assistance.
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Emily Weaver
| Jun 16, 2023
Introducing the new AI-Powered Endpoint Protection Suite, SentinelOne.
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Emily Weaver
| Jan 25, 2023
We all know how annoying it is when we can't remember a password. "Was it 'password123' or 'p@ssw0rd123'? Did I use an exclamation point or a dollar sign?" It's enough to make your head spin! But have you ever stopped to consider what would happen if someone else got ahold of your password?
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Natalie Teinert
| Mar 23, 2021
The term “smishing” comes from combining “SMS” (short message services, or texting) and “phishing”. Typically when cybercriminals “phish” they send you fraudulent emails trying to trick the recipient into opening malicious links or malware. Smishing simply uses text messages instead of email.
Many popular ‘smishing’ scams right now revolves around using COVID-19 stimulus information or vaccination alerts to trick recipients into enrolling in fake programs and giving away their personal information.
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Natalie Teinert
| Mar 08, 2021
Spring & Summer Break for many families means taking some time away to travel when kids are out of school. While we all need time to let our hair down and relax, we can't let our guard down when it comes to cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity should not be limited to the office, home, or classroom. It is important to practice safe online behavior and secure our Internet-enabled mobile devices whenever we travel, as well. The more we travel and access the Internet on the go, the more cyber risks we face. No one is exempt from the threat of cybercrime, at work, at home or on the go, but you can follow these simple tips to stay safe online when traveling.
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Natalie Teinert
| Aug 30, 2020
As IT Professionals, we regularly deal with as many user issues as we do technology issues. One of those frequent user issues is email.
We do everything we can to have secure servers and limit the amount of spam and attacks, but we have found that much of our (and your) exposure to risk could be reduced if users would take a little more care with their email addresses.
One of the singularly best things you can do to minimize the amount of exposure your company is at risk to, is for you and your colleagues to use company email for company business only and personal email for personal use only.
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Natalie Teinert
| Jul 08, 2020
Coronavirus continues to affect business and consumers. We were already shopping online before, but now for our safety, we are increasingly purchasing necessities online.
While shopping online can be safer for our physical health at the moment, we’ve put together 8 quick tips to protect your digital health while making purchases online.
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Natalie Teinert
| May 20, 2020
As many businesses have recently been forced to “work-from-home” environments, many companies are also having to consider extending these remote work accommodations for their employees for the foreseeable future.
With the increase in remote work and likelihood of its prominence moving forward, companies need to consider various ways to avoid cybersecurity risks and therefore avoid additional interruptions to business.
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Natalie Teinert
| Apr 13, 2020
Unsolicited emails that prompt you to click on an attachment should always raise a red flag when you're checking your inbox. But classic email phishing scams still lure unsuspecting users into downloading malicious items and giving up their login information every day.
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