Facebook Exposed Millions Of User Passwords By Mistake

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Facebook announced today that during a “routine security review” in January they uncovered a huge security issue: Well over 200 million users’ passwords were being stored in a “readable format” – plaintext – within their data storage systems. That wasn’t supposed to happen. What does this mean? When companies save your password, most of them…

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How To Decide Whether To Repair Or Replace Hardware

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Small and medium businesses are constantly under pressure to maximize their resources. In instances of damage or breakage, is it most cost effective to repair or replace hardware? It is so important to consider the contribution that the actual hardware in question is making to your operations as well as the guarantees on performance and…

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Steer Clear of Tax Time Cyber Crime

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Tech Tips from CoopSys – Episode 1: Avoid Tax Time Cyber Crime Tax season is upon us, which means tax time cyber crime is back with a vengeance! The deadline is approaching and about 90% of Americans will file their taxes online this year. Meanwhile, online cyber risks are more imminent, diverse, and severe than…

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Data Storage Options for Your Small Business

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What is the best storage solution for your organization? IT managers and business leadership teams are faced with a range of choices that vary depending on the type of data being generated and retained. Many companies are offering end-to-end solutions designed with all the necessary considerations in mind: Power consumption, scalability, security, reliability,and accessibility, in…

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Cooperative Systems Achieves Repeat Pioneer 250 Ranking on 2019 CRN MSP 500

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Recognition for Excellence in Managed IT Services Hartford, CT, February 21, 2019 – Cooperative Systems, premier provider of IT services and support across Connecticut and Massachusetts, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Cooperative Systems to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category again…

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Do Not Overlook Your Physical IT Security

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IT security is more than your cybersecurity protections. Are you skipping past perhaps the most obvious form of security? Don’t open the door for data thieves! There’s a stereotype of computer hacking where someone types frantically for a few minutes and suddenly gains access to control a target’s digital life. This is looking more out…

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