Are you someone that does not want any trace of work on your phone with the intent of separate work from home? Well, you’re not alone.
It’s understandable that you would want to have a personal device that has no affiliation to work or receive any work-related phone calls. However, with threat actors ruthlessly and creatively generating scams for folks to fall victim to, it’s important to understand the benefits of using multi factor authentication across multiple devices.
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MFA is Essential; Even if You Do Not Want Anything Work Related on Your Phone
Posted by Sarah Carroll on 10/10/25, 10:21 AM
Tags: Phone System, Cybersecurity, email scams, Multi-Factor Authentication, MFA, Cybersecurity, Travel, Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Cold Weather Setting In, Cold Call Scams (Vishing) Are on The Rise
Posted by Sarah Carroll on 10/7/25, 4:29 PM
October is here, and threat actors are ramping up their attacks to the point where its… spooky.
While Halloween is coming up, Thanksgiving and Christmas are also on the horizon, it’s more evident than ever we must remain hypervigilant and not fall for these intricate phishing attempts.
In September, many folks and including some of us in the office, experienced a rise in spam (Vishing) phone calls. You may be wondering ‘Where are all these unknown numbers coming from?” If you’re like me, when you notice an unknown caller ID notify your phone, you never pick up. However, not everyone is like that. However, the Ekaru team is here to teach you all about cold calling scams, how to identify them, reasons why they are potentially occurring, and the steps/services we provide to help protect yourself and others from falling into their trap.
Read MoreTags: small business, security protection, small business technology, small business technology advice., Phone System, cybersecurity, ransomware, cybersecurity, security awareness training, cybersecurity training, Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Choosing the Right MSP For Your Businesses Needs-Why Ekaru Is a Great Fit
Posted by Sarah Carroll on 10/3/25, 12:14 PM
When businesses become further established and credible within their community, the conversations of increasing security measures, budgeting, and overall work morale begin to initiate for further discussion. Understandably, maintaining a growing business can be challenging and shifting your priorities, sometimes causing the complacent “My business won’t get hacked, I’m safe it won’t happen to me.” This type of thinking can backfire especially if you’re not paying close enough attention - there is no "Security by Obscurity"! At the end of the day, we have all been there and sometimes had to pay for the consequences.
Since there are so many aspects to a business that can pull you in several directions at once it’s hard to pinpoint where to begin conversations on cybersecurity needs. That’s where Ekaru comes in to provide you with the best IT solutions in the Boston Massachusetts area. To make informed decisions about your cybersecurity needs aligned within your budget.
Tags: small business, responsiveness, Monitoring, support, small business technology advice., cybersecurity, online safety, Cybersecurity, Social Media, Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Why DMARC Matters: A Real-Life Voicemail Scam Example Every Business Should See
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 9/22/25, 12:44 PM
Last week, I didn’t even see a suspicious voicemail notification in my inbox - and that’s the point! Our email security blocked it before it ever got to me. At first glance, the message looked pretty legitimate. It was well-formatted, had a sense of urgency - “Your voicemail system has received a new message. Review it promptly to stay updated”, and looked like something that could easily trick someone into clicking.
Read MoreTags: eMail, cybersecurity, DMARC, Cybersecurity Awareness Training