Polar Systems Blog

In today’s digital landscape, data is more than just information; it’s the lifeblood of any organization. From customer details and financial records to intellectual property and project files, the value of data cannot be overstated. However, with great value comes great responsibility. That’s why backing up company data to the cloud is not just a good idea—it’s a necessity. 1. … Read More

In today’s digital age, where financial transactions and data are predominantly handled electronically, cybersecurity is of utmost importance. The finance department, in particular, holds sensitive information that, if compromised, can have severe repercussions for the company’s financial health and reputation. This is where Polar Systems steps in, offering comprehensive IT solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of financial institutions … Read More

In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is a top priority for individuals and organizations alike. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, having the right tools in your cybersecurity arsenal is crucial to safeguarding your digital assets. In this blog post, we’ll explore some essential cybersecurity tools that can help bolster your defenses and protect against a wide range … Read More

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate, targeting individuals and organizations alike. While investing in advanced security technologies is crucial, one of the most effective defenses against cyber threats is often overlooked: human vigilance. Security awareness training plays a pivotal role in educating employees about cyber risks and empowering them to recognize and respond … Read More

We have been alerted to a zero-day exploit which utilizes malicious Microsoft Office documents which we want to bring to your attention. While these sort of vulnerabilities are always a concern, this vulnerability still relies on tricking a user into opening or downloading the malicious file. Most commonly the threat actors will utilize e-mail attachments, social media links, or file download links … Read More

On March 1St, 2022, Microsoft will be raising Microsoft 365 prices for the first time in 10 years. The commercial products that will be affected are: Microsoft 365 Business Basic (from $5 to $6 per user), Microsoft 365 Business Premium (from $20 to $22), Office 365 E1 (from $8 to $10), Office 365 E3 (from $20 to $23), Office 365 … Read More

You may have heard of the recent security incident reported by Mimecast.  This particular compromise, while sophisticated and serious, does not affect any of the Mimecast services Polar Systems typically uses.  There was a very small subset of Mimecast services affected, none of which are currently in use within our client base.  Fortunately Mimecast was fairly quick to acknowledge the … Read More

Covid-19 is top of mind for most individuals these days. For many of us, life has changed dramatically. Unfortunately, this has opened a new window for cyber criminals to exploit users, by using this pandemic to get them to click, or download information. Here is a good article from one of our AV partners to help keep you and your … Read More

Most likely you’ve heard that Windows 7 is hitting End of life January 2020, you might think there is plenty of time to upgrade to Windows 10 or replace old computers with Windows 10 PC’s. Don’t wait till the last minute, avoid the stress and get this taken care of now. What does this mean? No technical Support No software … Read More