Use these tips to not become a phishing scam victim
Andrew Lassise explains common phishing scam techniques in this podcast episode and how you and your accounting firm’s employees can make sure not to fall victim. You can read the article, listen to the podcast below or anywhere you listen to podcasts. A YouTube video of the podcast recording is also available here and below. […]
2FA for Accounting Firms – necessary?
We have become accustomed to keeping track of countless usernames and passwords to access our accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an additional layer of protection on top of these traditional security measures. In conjunction with your username and password, additional approval or codes must be entered. Sometimes, 2FA is also referred to as two-step authentication. […]
PODCAST: Fax security tips that matter
During the coronavirus pandemic the IRS is accepting the faxing of forms 1139, 1045 and 3115 which reminded us of the importance of fax security. Andrew Lassise discusses the topic on this episode of the Tech Talk for Accountants Show. As always you can listen to the show below, watch the YouTube video or subscribe […]
Why your accounting firm should be in the cloud
Andrew Lassise is joined by Della Hudson, a UK-based cloud accountancy expert, on this episode of the Tech Talk podcast. They discuss why accounting firms should be in the cloud, what that means and how to get started. Of course, they discuss how to practice good technology security as well. You can listen to the […]
Do internet crimes happen in my state?
The answer to the question “do internet crimes happen in my state?” is: “Yes.” We see that just by looking at the constant news of new data breaches and other internet crime news reports. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center also publishes data on how common internet crimes are by each state. The top states […]
Security tips to have a secure account online
The news keeps coming: Accounts were compromised. Another data breach. Most recently, earlier last week Twitter was compromised had to lock down thousands of accounts. The hack mainly affected high profile accounts owned by tech companies where the cybercriminals tweeted out scam messages promising double bitcoin payments. This isn’t the first major hack that was […]
Data breach awareness: How do I know if my customer data was breached
When a data breach happens that’s never a good experience for the customer or the accounting firm. Some data breaches are easy to spot, like in the case of ransomware. Other times, it might be harder to spot them quickly. In this episode of The Tech Talk for Accountants Show Andrew Lassise answers this common […]
What is malware?
We get asked the question all the time at Tech 4 Accountants: “What is Malware?” Most of the time people have a firm understanding of what a virus is but don’t realize that viruses fall under the larger umbrella of malware. So what is malware exactly? Malware is software that intentionally causes damage to a […]
What to consider when using a VPN and – despite NSA advisories – you should definitely use one
Let’s start with the latest news: A new National Security Agency cybersecurity advisory is warning that some popular VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) could have some possible vulnerabilities. VPNs have become more important since the quarantine with more people working at home. Accessing secure company files without this layer of security runs the risk of them […]
The importance of fast support from your IT provider
Getting fast support when it comes to your information security is important. Many of us unfortunately have been in situations where our technology needs were addressed at slow speeds. Slow support costs us money, halts productivity and can impact your accounting firm’s customer service. Our CEO Andrew Lassise discusses this topic in the latest episode […]
