Spam vs. Phishing – What’s the Difference?

You’ve no doubt been advised to report any suspicious emails that land in your inbox to your company’s administrator or IT provider (that would be us) but how do you know if an email is a malicious phishing attempt or just spam from a legitimate company? Knowing the difference will help you determine if you […]

Meet GiGi, Our Pet of the Month

This sweet Toy Poodle belongs to Leigh Anne Anderson of Burnette Insurance. GiGi is 1 ½ years old and was named after the main character of the 1958 film by the same name. Here’s a fun fact about poodles: they are ranked the second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie. Because of […]

Get to Know Chad Cartee, Support Escalation Engineer

This Georgia native joined the MIS team in 2011 and is well-known and loved by our clients and staff alike. If there’s a tough problem to solve, Chad’s the go-to guy. “Chad was wonderful as always” and “Chad is the best!” are just two examples of the overwhelmingly positive reviews our clients leave after working […]

Why Even the Best Security Measures Can’t Protect You from a Computer Virus

“Aren’t we paying you to keep our computer network protected from hacks and viruses?” We’ve been asked this question on a few occasions when one of our clients’ networks has been attacked and infected with a cryptovirus. It’s a fair question and one that deserves an explanation. There are a few things about data breaches […]

Meet Oakley Rose, Our Pet of the Month

This sweet Chocolate Labrador belongs to Kathy Nichols of The Palmer Agency. Oakley Rose is a 16-month-old girl who loves to swim and is fiercely protective of her human family. These brown dogs are sometimes referred to as “liver” labs, but owners prefer the name chocolate to describe their beautiful companions. Here’s a little-known fact […]