#DataProtection Archives - SkyViewTek’s IT Support

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By Joao Pedro
July 15, 2026

AI Code of Conduct Is a Must

AI tools like chatbots and code assistants are becoming part of everyday work—often faster than companies can update their policies. Without clear rules, employees may paste source code, client data, or internal documents into...

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By Joao Pedro
May 25, 2026

No WISP. No PTIN. No Practice. ⚠️

If you’re a tax professional or accounting firm, a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) isn’t optional anymore. It’s required, and it’s your front line of defense. A real WISP should cover: Who is responsible...

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By Joao Pedro
May 7, 2026

Are There Cyber Zombies Hiding in Your Business?

Ever had a PC that’s really slow but still “kind of works”? Well… that machine might be closer to a cyber zombie than a healthy computer. It still turns on and lets staff get...

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By Joao Pedro
May 6, 2026

Email Spoofing in Microsoft 365: Are Hackers Sending Emails That Look Like They’re From You?

If your clients are getting emails that look like they’re from your domain, or your own inbox is filling up with “colleague” messages that don’t seem right, your business is likely being targeted by...

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By Joao Pedro
April 22, 2026

How To Keep Your Business Data Trustworthy

Even with good firewalls and antivirus, attackers may still try to quietly tamper with your data instead of just stealing it. For a small business, that can mean wrong balances, wrong inventory, or wrong...

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By Joao Pedro
March 3, 2026

Your Password Policy Isn’t Enough 🔐

Hackers can easily guess passwords like CompanyName2026! or SkyViewTek@123, even though they meet complexity rules. Using the company name, the year, or simple symbols doesn’t make a password secure; it makes it predictable. Attack...

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By Joao Pedro
January 7, 2026

Use AI Safely, Protect your Data!

💡 Your biggest data leak might be in a chat box, not an email. When staff paste client details, contracts, or internal procedures into random AI tools to “get help,” that information can leave...

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By Joao Pedro
December 22, 2025

Don’t Wish for IT Security, Check It Off!

Some businesses go into the holidays with a wish list. 🎁 Others go in with a checklist. ✅ The first group is hoping for fewer incidents next year. The second group is already testing...

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By Joao Pedro
December 16, 2025

Have You Heard of Shadow IT?

Shadow IT happens when employees start using unapproved apps or cloud services to ‘get things done faster.’ It may seem harmless, but it can create blind spots for security and compliance. 🔍 File-sharing tools,...

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By Joao Pedro
November 24, 2025

Hackers Don’t Take Holidays!

Your Small Business Holiday Cybersecurity Checklist: 1. Shut down computers and devices that won't be used - fewer powered-on machines mean fewer entry points. 2. Review who has remote access - disable old accounts...