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A successful data recovery job can solve an immediate problem, but it can also reveal wider risks within a business’s technology environment. Rabbit MSP was initially contacted by a small business that needed assistance recovering important data. After successfully completing the recovery, we followed up to confirm that the client was satisfied and discussed some of the other IT services available to support their business. This conversation led to a broader review of their c

Passwords alone are no longer enough to protect business accounts. Even strong passwords can be stolen through phishing attacks, data breaches or malware. That’s why multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become one of the most important security measures for small businesses. What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra step to the login process. Instead of just entering a password, you also need to confirm your identity using something

TLDR at the bottom of the article. Data centres are being proposed at an extraordinary rate across Australia and around the world. The immediate explanation is artificial intelligence. Technology companies need enormous amounts of computing power to train AI models and operate services such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, image generation, automated customer service and AI-assisted search. However, AI is only part of the story. Our cars, shops, phones, workplaces and security

Choosing antivirus for a business should not be the same as choosing antivirus for a home computer. For home use, people often look at price, review scores and whether the software has a familiar brand name. Those things matter, but business environments need more than a basic antivirus app installed on each device. A business antivirus solution should be manageable, visible, reliable and suited to the way your business actually works. Business Antivirus Is About More Than De

Data loss is one of the most disruptive events a business can face. Whether it’s caused by hardware failure, ransomware, accidental deletion or even a simple mistake, the impact can range from lost productivity to complete business interruption. That’s where backup and disaster recovery comes in. What is backup and disaster recovery? Backup and disaster recovery (often referred to as BDR) is the process of: backing up your data regularly storing it securely being able to rest

Passwords have been a weak point in security for years. They’re often reused, guessed, or stolen through phishing attacks. Passkeys are a newer approach designed to replace passwords entirely with something more secure and easier to use. What is a passkey? A passkey is a secure login method that uses your device instead of a password. Instead of typing a password, you sign in using: fingerprint face recognition device PIN Behind the scenes, passkeys use strong encryption (pub

For decades, the business PC world has been fairly predictable. Most desktops and laptops used Intel or A MD processors. Most business software was built around Windows. Most IT support decisions were fairly straightforward: choose a reliable business-grade machine, make sure it has enough RAM and storage, secure it properly, and keep it patched. That world is starting to shift. NVIDIA recently announced RTX Spark, a new platform designed to bring serious AI processing power

Mac vs PC for small business: compare Apple Macs and Windows PCs for compatibility, security, repairability, software support, cost and everyday business use.

We’re seeing an increase in compromised modem and router devices, particularly those that have reached end of life (EOL). In many cases, these devices are being exploited as part of large-scale botnets or used for data interception. Some of this activity is linked to organised cybercrime groups, and in certain cases, even state-sponsored actors targeting known vulnerabilities in older networking equipment. What does “end of life” actually mean? A modem or router is generally

If your computer has been feeling slow lately, you’re not alone. Between rising hardware costs and Windows 11 using more system resources, many small business PCs are running closer to their limits than ever before. One of the biggest culprits is your web browser. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge can use a significant amount of RAM, especially if you have multiple tabs open throughout the day. The good news is both browsers now include built-in memory saving features that can