Summer is here and most small business owners are thinking about time off.
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Is Your Business Vacation Ready? What Small Business Owners in Greater Boston Need to Know
Posted by Linda Hanson on 6/17/26 9:25 AM
Tags: Customer service, cybersecurity, Security Awareness, IT services Boston, Tech Tips, vacation
Windows June 2026 Patch Tuesday: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Posted by Linda Hanson on 6/12/26 8:52 AM
Microsoft released its June 2026 Patch Tuesday security update yesterday and this one is historically large.
June 2026 marks the largest single Patch Tuesday release in the program's history, addressing 200 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, Exchange, Hyper-V, and related products. For small businesses in Massachusetts that rely on Windows devices, there are several things worth understanding before the end of the week.
At Ekaru, we provide managed IT services for small businesses across greater Boston. Staying ahead of security patches is one of the most important things a small business IT support provider can do for its clients. Here is what matters most this month.
Read MoreTags: Security, Patches, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft, Desktop, Managed Services, Microsoft Security Patches, IT services Boston, Computer Restart, Microsoft Windows 11 Update
Tags: small business, Managed Services, managed IT services in Boston, IT services Boston, managed service provider Boston, Boston Ransomware
National SLAM the Scam Day 2026: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Scams
Posted by Sarah Carroll on 3/4/26 3:52 PM
March 5th is National SLAM the Scam Day. If this is your first time hearing about this National day particularly, you may be asking yourself; “What is SLAM the Scam Day, and what makes it significant?”
Read MoreTags: phishing, Managed Services, cybersecurity, data security, cybersecurity training, IT services Boston, Fraud, SLAM The Scam Day, Government Impersonation Scams
For those that are heading back into the school education system, student, teacher, or administrative professional, this blog is just for you!
In the summertime, business general activity is low, however cybercriminals utilize this time to calculate an abundance of phishing scams to isolate, rush, and cause anxiety within the victim. Once fall hits, these tactics are no different, just using another mask to hide their cyber threats in plain sight.
Tags: Monitoring, business continuity, cybersecurity, ransomware, cybersecurity, cybersecurity training, Security Awareness, IT services Boston, Artificial Intelligence
If you are looking for managed IT services in Boston and nearby cities, this detailed guide will explain the role of managed service providers and unpack the benefits they offer to businesses like yours. It also includes important questions to ask before you hire a Boston-area managed IT service company.
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