Why Remote IT Support Makes Sense

The practice of "remoting" into our client's computers to install upgrades or fix issues is a way of life here at SpartanTec. Both clients and our tech support staff use it as much as possible for a number of important ...

Cloud Storage Reduces Data Loss

Protect your essential data -- move backups to the cloud! Always expect the unexpected. Particularly in business where storms, fires, floods and faulty electrical systems can damage computer equipment and data. Smart business owners engage SpartanTec to assist them with ...

How Small Businesses Can Benefit From ChatGPT and AI

First some background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our businesses and lives. So what is it? Computers are basic I/O systems, meaning put information IN, information comes OUT and the computer never gets any smarter than ...

Search Engine Yandex Suffers Massive Leak

Russian search engine Yandex offers a slew of online services to replace Google, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, and Uber. However, a recent Yandex data leak contains nearly 50 gigabytes of data with leaked ...

Microsoft Teams Free (Classic) Is Retiring

Microsoft has decided to retire its MS Teams Free (classic) app. Released in 2017, MS Teams is a communication platform where users chat and call each other over the internet. While the ...

Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks

Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated. ...

Recent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers

Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 million T-Mobile ...

Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information

The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen credit card ...

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Cyberattacks are a growing threat to companies of all sizes. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources or lack of vital security measures. Like most companies, ...

7 Ways Small Businesses Benefit From IT Support

While a Managed IT Solutions contract may be overkill for a one-person, work-at-home business, it certainly is a smart move for any business with 5 or more networked computers, laptops and connected devices. A professional Managed IT Solutions agreement will ...