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What you need to know about the “WannaCry” Attack

May 15, 2017/in Announcement, Blog Post, Industry News, Security /by 3mediaweb

On Friday, we learned that hackers had exploited malicious software stolen from the National Security Agency (NSA) and held many organizations’ data ransom. As of this morning, it is estimated that this cyberattack was felt by approximately 200,000 organizations in 150 countries including Britain’s hospital network, Germany’s national railway, “computers that run factories, banks, government agencies and transport […]

Team Bryley to participate in the Boston Brain Tumor Ride

May 11, 2017/in Announcement, Blog Post, Events, Newsletter /by 3mediaweb

On Sunday, May 21st, a few Bryley employees will ride in a family-friendly bike ride to help find a cure for brain tumors. Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children 0-141. By participating in the Boston Brain Tumor Ride, Bryley employees are taking a stand in the fight against brain tumors. […]

What Can we Learn from the Netflix Leak?

May 9, 2017/in Blog Post, Industry News, Managed IT, Security, Tips /by 3mediaweb

Netflix was in the news recently for a mishap with its production company. A cybercriminal that goes by the name “thedarkoverlord” was able to breach postproduction company Larson Studios, and has claimed to have “stolen unreleased content from ABC, Fox, National Geographic and IFC.”1 After Netflix refused to pay the ransom, the cybercriminals released the […]

Beware!! Google Docs Phishing Scam

May 5, 2017/in Blog Post, Industry News, Managed IT, News, Security /by 3mediaweb

If you recently received an email asking you to open a Google Docs, and you don’t know the sender, don’t open it! Chances are, this is a phishing email designed to have you click on a link and gain access to your information. The email looks similar to a true Google invitation, but there are […]

WRCC Ambassadors On The Move

May 4, 2017/in Blog Post, Events, News /by Garin Livingstone

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce (WRCC) Ambassadors visited the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Wednesday, April 5th; many brought donations, but all were there to learn about the WCFB, its purpose, and its partnership with the WRCC. The WCFB’s mission is “To engage, educate and lead Worcester County in creating a hunger-free community.” As […]

5 Steps to Avoid Ransomware

May 2, 2017/in Blog Post, Managed IT, Security, Tips /by 3mediaweb

Coffee in hand, you’re preparing to read through your new emails as you start your day. You anticipate a productive day today. Yesterday you stayed 3 hours late to complete your big presentation, 2 days ahead of schedule, and you’re basking in the glow of the satisfaction of a difficult job well done and being […]

Data Theft – What Happens When an Employee Leaves your Company?

April 25, 2017/in Blog Post, Managed IT, Security, Tips /by ABaker

Let’s start with the premise that company data belongs to the company, not to the employee. When an employee leaves a company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, it is quite common for sensitive and confidential data to disappear. While most employees will leave their jobs voluntarily, there are always involuntary terminations such as a reduction in […]

The Value of an MSP Relationship

April 20, 2017/in Blog Post, Managed IT, Newsletter, Resources /by ABaker

IT professionals working for an organization are seeing the value of a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) relationship as more positive than ever before. In fact, most organizations who use MSPs typically maintain an IT staff of their own to work together with their MSP. There are numerous advantages of having a valued MSP. One-Time […]

Have You Ever Used a Public Cell Phone Charging Station? If so, read on…

April 18, 2017/in Blog Post, Resources, Security, Tips /by ABaker

Beware! Free charging stations are located in many public places such as bus stations, airports, cafes, hotels and conference centers. If you travel frequently, it is very convenient to give your cell phone battery power a quick boost. But connecting to an unknown port has its risks. A technique used by hackers called “video jacking” […]

Be Aware! Avoid Phishing Scams During Tax Season

April 17, 2017/in Blog Post, News, Newsletter /by ABaker

Let’s face it, tax season is stressful enough without having to contend with increasingly common and sophisticated tax scams. It certainly can be a headache to prepare your taxes, but falling for a tax scam could make it a nightmare. The world is full of people who are ready and willing to take advantage of […]

Bryley Receives Prestigious Channel Partners 360° Award!

April 14, 2017/in Announcement, Blog Post, Industry News, Managed IT, Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin Livingstone

April 11, 2017 — Bryley Systems is pleased to announce that it has been honored by Channel Partners, with the 2017 Channel Partners 360° Business Value Award. We are one of only 25 technology-oriented companies worldwide to receive this award, which is one of the most sought-after in the industry. This award honors service providers […]

Sharing Files? Be Cautious.

April 11, 2017/in Blog Post /by ABaker

Let caution be your watchword. More and more organizations are moving to the cloud. And that’s great because it allows your employees to share files easily and efficiently. However, no matter how convenient this technology is, business owners and employees alike should be aware of a few basic security risks and counter-measures. Employees must clearly […]

Cathy and Gavin Livingstone judge at MHS SE Fair!

April 6, 2017/in Blog Post, News, Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin Livingstone

Cathy and Gavin Livingstone, joint-owners of Bryley Systems Inc., were again judges at the Marlboro High School Science and Engineering Fair on Tuesday, February 28. (The MHS SE Fair is a well-run, annual event that provides support and encouragement of student research, inquiry, and design.) Cathy is pictured with Kimberly Konar and Amanda Cameron (aka […]

IT Security Cheat-Sheet

April 4, 2017/in Blog Post, Resources, Tips /by Garin Livingstone

All organizations are at risk of a breach in IT security, whether externally (by a party outside the organization’s computer network) or internally (by a person connected to the organization’s computer network); studies show that even small companies are targeted externally, primarily because they are more vulnerable than larger organizations who can dedicate resources to […]

Securing your tablet and smartphone

March 30, 2017/in Blog Post, Managed IT, Mobile, Security /by ABaker

Think for a moment about how much of your life is on a tablet or smartphone. Personal information such as texts, emails, apps, photos, passwords, financial information, as well as work related information. As time and technology move forward, tablets and smartphones become an item we cannot seem to live without. These devices have become […]

Announcements, news, events, and promotions

March 23, 2017/in Announcement, Blog Post, Newsletter /by Garin Livingstone

Virginia Livingstone joins Bryley Systems Virginia Livingstone joined Bryley Systems’ Services team. In her role as Kaseya Systems Analyst, she will continually optimize our use of Kaseya® VSA™, the award-winning Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool that provides a modern, fully integrated, and powerful IT-systems-management platform. Mrs. Livingstone holds a degree in Computer Science from […]

IF you Recognize these Signs, THEN it’s Time to Outsource your IT

March 21, 2017/in Blog Post, Data-Backup, Managed IT /by ABaker

It’s Time to Outsource your IT! Do you Recognize these Signs? Small business owners have to keep their budgets tight. It’s a fact of life. In today’s competitive world, decisions become difficult when it comes to hiring specialized positions – especially within IT departments. IT is such an important topic because of the critical need […]

Bryley Basics: Purchase Windows 10 with new PCs and laptops

March 16, 2017/in Blog Post, Industry News, Newsletter /by Anna Darlagiannis

We keep having the same conversation with clients over and over again, especially those who are buying new computers: What Windows version should I deploy? If you are purchasing new computers for your organization, please consider installing Windows 10. We have clients who still want us to install Windows 7, however, that operating system will be […]

How Bryley becomes an extension of you…

March 14, 2017/in Blog Post /by Michelle Denio

Bryley has something pretty special that seems to be missing from many other IT Companies. It’s not about the number of Microsoft Experts we employ or the multiple Product Certifications they hold across company departments (but if you ask, we have those too). What we have that’s different is hard to measure, even though it […]