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INSIGHT
Your monthly newsletter
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Business and technology tips from the team you trust
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In this issue: - For your business: Get Back some Work-Life Balance
- For you: Disney+ Has a Hacking Problem
- For your information: See Our Smiling Faces
- Fun Fact
- Spotlight
- Tech Tip
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Redrawing the Line between Work and Personal Time
This month our own Ryan has a story to share. After spending the last ten years in customer service--blurring the line between his personal life and his always-on-call work life--he has figured out a way to get some much-needed balance. |
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You may have seen this headline (or a variation) over the past few days. Please don't panic though.
Key takeaways: - Hacked usernames and passwords for streaming service Disney+ have been found on the Dark Web. - Disney reports there has been no security breach. - Experts believe the most common culprits are 1. customers reusing passwords from other sites (that have been hacked) or 2. using common and easy-to-hack passwords such as "123456" or "princess."
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In case you missed it, view last month's newsletter and older editions here. | |
As we near the end of our 20th anniversary year, we want to tell you once again how appreciative we are of your support and partnership over the years. We wouldn't be here without you.
We hope you're getting used to our new logo now that it's been circulating for a few months.
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Did You Know...
"123456" is by far the most common password in the world, with 23.2 million accounts using it, according to the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) survey earlier this year. So first, change your easy passwords into something harder to hack. And second, consider Dark Web Monitoring to find out if your credentials are being sold online. | |
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Community & Partner Spotlight |
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| Founded in 1892, The Kennickell Group provides print, international fulfillment, signage, point-of-purchase materials, and marketing services for clients throughout the United States. From vehicle wraps to wrapping paper, direct mail services and decals for interior decorating, this family-owned business can help you present your best business face. Talk to them about your next project idea today. |
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Interested in seeing your company or event in the Spotlight? Let me know!
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💡 Tech Tip: 5 Things You Need to Do When You Get a New Phone
'Tis the season...both for receiving new tech from friends and family as well as picking up an irresistible deal or two for yourself.
But before you jump right into the calling, texting, and downloading fun with your new phone (or tablet), follow these 5 steps to save time and hassle in the long run.
- Physically inspect all the components.
- Charge it for at least 8 hours.
- Start with the basic setup - yes updates, no data transfer just yet.
- Check functions such as camera, wifi, cable port, etc.
- Add security such as biometrics, multi-factor authentication, even possibly encryption.
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