Our technology team has noticed a recent increase in phishing attacks that are targeted toward Microsoft/Office 365 accounts. Phishing can take different forms, but it involves an attacker attempting to trick you into giving up your password. The recent attacks have included personalized, well-crafted email messages inviting you to a click a link to retrieve… Read more »
Yesterday, the FBI warned about a new major malware risk, called VPNFilter, which is estimated to have already infected half a million small business and home routers. This new threat impacts some of the most popular router brands including: Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys, MicroTik, and QNAP network storage devices (see full list below). The malware can… Read more »
Dear Finance Expert, I’m a nonprofit board member and admittedly I don’t feel comfortable interpreting financial statements. What should I focus on? What are the important questions I should be asking to meet my fiduciary responsibilities and protect the organization? Signed, Lost in Translation Dear Lost in Translation, Reading financial statements can be flat out… Read more »
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2018, extends legal protections for pregnant workers in Massachusetts. Most notably, employers will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. What does the bill include? The new bill was created to close the gaps between federal law and Massachusetts non-discrimination… Read more »
Most nonprofits know that proper internal controls are essential to protect their organizations against fraud, embezzlement and inaccurate financial reporting. The difficulty with implementing a plan to safeguard an organization often lies with limitations on budget and staff to properly set effective financial controls and separation of duties. So where do you start? No matter… Read more »
Apple has recently released OS X El Capitan, their desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. While we all want to be on the latest and greatest system, we caution to take your time before upgrading. Our technology consultants have noticed that these upgrades from Yosemite have caused issues connecting to wireless networks or even breaking… Read more »
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