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Why 2026 Is the Year Teams Must Move Beyond Traditional MFA — And How Plexus IT Can Help
In the ever-intensifying world of cyber threats, the defenses that once kept attackers at bay are now being outpaced. According to a recent industry analysis, multi-factor authentication (MFA) — long a gold standard for securing user access — is no longer enough on its own. In 2026, organizations are accelerating their transition to stronger, phishing-resistant authentication methods to stay ahead of evolving threats like social engineering and credential hijacking. The Limi


Smart Tips and Tricks for Using AI Tools in Your Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are no longer a “nice-to-have” — they’ve become a powerful part of how modern businesses work. From automating repetitive tasks to improving decision-making, AI can boost productivity and efficiency when used correctly. However, without proper guidance and security, AI tools can also create risks. Here are some practical tips and tricks to help your business get the most out of AI tools — safely and effectively. 1. Start with Clear Use Cases


Boost Your Daily Productivity with These Microsoft Outlook Tips & Tricks
Microsoft Outlook is more than just an email tool—it’s a powerful productivity hub when used correctly. Yet many professionals only scratch the surface of what Outlook can do, leading to cluttered inboxes, missed deadlines, and unnecessary stress. Here are some simple but effective Outlook tips to help you work smarter every day. 1. Master Your Inbox with Rules Inbox rules automatically organize incoming emails based on sender, subject, or keywords. Important messages go wher
When AI Turns Criminal: How “Smart” Tech Is Fueling a New Cycle of Cybercrime
In a world increasingly captivated by the promise of artificial intelligence, a troubling undercurrent has emerged: cybercriminals are harnessing the same powerful tools to wage more sophisticated, more scalable attacks. According to a recent piece by Axios, the rise of generative-AI has fundamentally changed the hacking playbook — and not for the better. 🔓 The New Criminal Advantage What makes AI-driven cybercrime especially dangerous is how much easier — and cheaper — it's


When Microsoft Teams Isn’t as Secure as You Think
How a new exploit puts chat data at risk In a recent disclosure, researchers revealed a Beacon Object File (BOF) tool that can extract authentication cookies from Microsoft Teams without disrupting the application’s normal operation. Here’s a breakdown of how this works—and, more importantly, what your organization should do about it. 🔍 What’s the vulnerability? Microsoft Teams uses a Chromium-based embedded browser (via msedgewebview2.exe) for authentication and chat opera


Hidden Threats in Rapidly Deploying AI Tools — Why Your Organization Should Take Notice
In our rush to adopt the latest productivity-boosting platforms, it’s easy to assume that enterprise AI tools are sealed, safe, and “just work”. The recent disclosure regarding the Microsoft 365 Copilot flaw shows how fast that assumption can break—if you haven’t explicitly guarded against indirect attack surfaces. The Incident Security researcher Adam Logue uncovered a clever exploit: an attacker crafts an Excel spreadsheet with hidden instructions (white text spread across
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