Marchese Computer Products has been helping companies like yours in the upstate New York for over 38 years.
We take the time to understand your business and goals and provide solutions to make your business more efficient, productive and to help you grow.
We specialize in security and technology solutions for Small Businesses In the Western New York area. If you are looking for a partner who can help you use technology as a tool to move your business forward, then we can help!
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Cybercriminals Are Counting On You Letting Your Guard Down During This Global Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them
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Paul Marchese
President, Owner, Founder
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Why Humans Are Phishing's Weakest Link
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And it's not just because they click when they shouldn't... they also leave a trail of clues and details that make them easy to spoof 14 million Key Ring users exposed in open database | SC Media - bit.ly/2JC2TnY
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A misconfigured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket has exposed the data of about 14 million users of the popular Key Ring app that includes some payment and medical card information. Watch out for Stimulus Scams
The signed Stimulus Bill is welcomed news for all of us, but unfortunately, this news also presented a huge opportunity for scammers to try to intercept this money. There already has been reported to be an increase in the scams that we see every day, such as IRS debt, Amazon gift cards, Apple iTunes account access and ransomware. However, new agendas are being followed by cyber criminals to steal as much money as possible. Here’s what you need to look out for:
1. Requests for verification of information – The IRS, department of Social Security, Department of Transportation nor any other branch of government will EVER call you you, email you or mail you asking you to verify any personal information, like your social security number, date of birth, financial information, routing and account numbers or credit card information. Please be aware that these attempts to gather this information are not legitimate or valid.
2. Payments or Fees to receive funds – The following information was verified at the time of this writing and includes stipulations to the stimulus payments. Money owed to the IRS, student loans in default or other moneys owed to the government are not disqualifiers for receiving the stimulus check. The only verified restriction on receiving the stimulus check to date is owing child support. Whether this applied to you or not, there are no plans in place that will provide or allow a payment plan, or a payoff to ensure you receive a stimulus. There are not be any legitimate services that you can use to change your qualifying status.
3. No Other Stimulus Plans are legitimate – There are clear guidelines of what payments will be and what the qualifications are to receive those payments. There are no other incentives that you can pay for, in order to receive more money.
In closing, NEVER release personal or financial information to anyone over the phone, Internet, or by mail. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of any communication you receive, please check with the FTC here.
Protect yourself and your business and if you have any security concerns or need any technical consulting, Marchese Computer is ready to help, you can contact us at 585-343-2713.
Sincerely,
Paul Marchese, President
We have several Windows 10 Laptops and Desktops in stock. Prices stating around $200. Call us at 585-343-2713 and we'll be glad to match one up to your needs.
As a local business owner, I am passing on some information that can help you and your organization.
How To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model
To Maximize Productivity In Today’s Coronavirus Environment
As a business owner today, you are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. You are asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve.” You are asked to allow your employees to work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19.
These are all reasonable requests. However, as a business owner you also need to maximize productivity, bring in revenue and try to grow your business in these demanding times. How can you accomplish these goals when your office is now a ghost town and productivity has fallen off a cliff?
The answer lies in setting up your office to function remotely. If you’ve never implemented a work-from-home policy before, it may seem like a whole different world. Managing an entirely remote workforce goes far beyond giving your employees a laptop and reminding them to check in every once in a while. After all, there are many factors most business owners haven’t ever had to consider, such as:
• What technologies do I need?
• How can my employees work from home without compromising the security of our network?
• How can I make this new work environment as easy, comfortable and productive as possible?
We understand these are unique times. We know that “business as usual” is going to be quite different for an undetermined amount of time. But together we can help you adjust to today’s new normal by giving you the tools, technologies and insights to create a secure and productive work-from-home business environment. Here are three important considerations to getting you set up and running a successful work-from-home business:
1. Don’t allow employees to use home computers or devices without proper protection. Their mindset may be, “Well, I’m working from home so I may as well use my home computer.” This is a dangerous mistake without the proper protection installed on them, our recommendation would be to put on the managed services on their machines for a month they need it. Yes that is correct, we are happy to help by letting your employees computers be protected on a month to month basis. Our team works hard to ensure many company computers and networks are secure and protected from malware, viruses and cyber-attacks. Their home computers and devices could be littered with tons of downloaded music, videos, images and more. Because it’s more exposed, it can invite malware into your network. Rather, provide a company-approved and secured computer/laptop for employees to use at home.
2. Secure their WiFi access point. Without a secure WiFi access point, you’re essentially leaving a back door open to hackers. That’s because WiFi signals are often broadcast far beyond your employees’ homes and out into streets. Yes, drive-by hacking is popular among cybercriminals today. A few tips for securing your employees’ WiFi access points:
• Use stronger encryption and a more complex password
• Hide your network name
• Use a firewall
These security measures are not difficult to set up. But if you have any questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help get your employees set up remotely.
3. Use a two-factor authentication VPN. VPN stands for virtual private network. It’s essentially a private, encrypted tunnel that goes direct to your IT network in your office. Ideally, you’ll want your VPN to support two-factor authentication. This means it’s doubly secure because your employees will need to call in to access the network. If you don’t have a 2 form factor VPN for your employees to use feel free to contact us and we’ll help you set it up.
As business owners ourselves, we too are having to pivot and work differently than we ever have before. However, because we have the technology and infrastructure in place, we are still surprisingly productive.
Our team wants to help your business survive and thrive during today’s unique environment. If you and your IT team need extra hands right now…or solutions to help your employees work SECURELY from home…we have software tools, expert staff and resources we’d like to offer you to keep your business as productive as possible.
Here’s a link to us if you wish to book a quick 10- to 15-minute call to discuss: www.mcpinc.com/consult
Please know that this is not a sales call but simply an outreach to help a fellow business owner stay afloat.
Sincerely,
Paul Marchese
Marchese Computer Products, Inc.
The Technology experts
Email: paul@mcpinc.com
Phone: 585-343-2713
220 Ellicott Street, Batavia, NY 14020
www.mcpinc.com
Why Humans Are Phishing's Weakest Link - bit.ly/3aPRbSu
Why Humans Are Phishing's Weakest Link
bit.ly
And it's not just because they click when they shouldn't... they also leave a trail of clues and details that make them easy to spoof14 million Key Ring users exposed in open database | SC Media - bit.ly/2JC2TnY
14 million Key Ring users exposed in open database | SC Media
bit.ly
A misconfigured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket has exposed the data of about 14 million users of the popular Key Ring app that includes some payment and medical card information.Watch out for Stimulus Scams
The signed Stimulus Bill is welcomed news for all of us, but unfortunately, this news also presented a huge opportunity for scammers to try to intercept this money. There already has been reported to be an increase in the scams that we see every day, such as IRS debt, Amazon gift cards, Apple iTunes account access and ransomware. However, new agendas are being followed by cyber criminals to steal as much money as possible. Here’s what you need to look out for:
1. Requests for verification of information – The IRS, department of Social Security, Department of Transportation nor any other branch of government will EVER call you you, email you or mail you asking you to verify any personal information, like your social security number, date of birth, financial information, routing and account numbers or credit card information. Please be aware that these attempts to gather this information are not legitimate or valid.
2. Payments or Fees to receive funds – The following information was verified at the time of this writing and includes stipulations to the stimulus payments. Money owed to the IRS, student loans in default or other moneys owed to the government are not disqualifiers for receiving the stimulus check. The only verified restriction on receiving the stimulus check to date is owing child support. Whether this applied to you or not, there are no plans in place that will provide or allow a payment plan, or a payoff to ensure you receive a stimulus. There are not be any legitimate services that you can use to change your qualifying status.
3. No Other Stimulus Plans are legitimate – There are clear guidelines of what payments will be and what the qualifications are to receive those payments. There are no other incentives that you can pay for, in order to receive more money.
In closing, NEVER release personal or financial information to anyone over the phone, Internet, or by mail. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of any communication you receive, please check with the FTC here.
Protect yourself and your business and if you have any security concerns or need any technical consulting, Marchese Computer is ready to help, you can contact us at 585-343-2713.
Sincerely,
Paul Marchese, President
We have several Windows 10 Laptops and Desktops in stock. Prices stating around $200. Call us at 585-343-2713 and we'll be glad to match one up to your needs.
As a local business owner, I am passing on some information that can help you and your organization.
How To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model
To Maximize Productivity In Today’s Coronavirus Environment
As a business owner today, you are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. You are asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve.” You are asked to allow your employees to work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19.
These are all reasonable requests. However, as a business owner you also need to maximize productivity, bring in revenue and try to grow your business in these demanding times. How can you accomplish these goals when your office is now a ghost town and productivity has fallen off a cliff?
The answer lies in setting up your office to function remotely. If you’ve never implemented a work-from-home policy before, it may seem like a whole different world. Managing an entirely remote workforce goes far beyond giving your employees a laptop and reminding them to check in every once in a while. After all, there are many factors most business owners haven’t ever had to consider, such as:
• What technologies do I need?
• How can my employees work from home without compromising the security of our network?
• How can I make this new work environment as easy, comfortable and productive as possible?
We understand these are unique times. We know that “business as usual” is going to be quite different for an undetermined amount of time. But together we can help you adjust to today’s new normal by giving you the tools, technologies and insights to create a secure and productive work-from-home business environment. Here are three important considerations to getting you set up and running a successful work-from-home business:
1. Don’t allow employees to use home computers or devices without proper protection. Their mindset may be, “Well, I’m working from home so I may as well use my home computer.” This is a dangerous mistake without the proper protection installed on them, our recommendation would be to put on the managed services on their machines for a month they need it. Yes that is correct, we are happy to help by letting your employees computers be protected on a month to month basis. Our team works hard to ensure many company computers and networks are secure and protected from malware, viruses and cyber-attacks. Their home computers and devices could be littered with tons of downloaded music, videos, images and more. Because it’s more exposed, it can invite malware into your network. Rather, provide a company-approved and secured computer/laptop for employees to use at home.
2. Secure their WiFi access point. Without a secure WiFi access point, you’re essentially leaving a back door open to hackers. That’s because WiFi signals are often broadcast far beyond your employees’ homes and out into streets. Yes, drive-by hacking is popular among cybercriminals today. A few tips for securing your employees’ WiFi access points:
• Use stronger encryption and a more complex password
• Hide your network name
• Use a firewall
These security measures are not difficult to set up. But if you have any questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help get your employees set up remotely.
3. Use a two-factor authentication VPN. VPN stands for virtual private network. It’s essentially a private, encrypted tunnel that goes direct to your IT network in your office. Ideally, you’ll want your VPN to support two-factor authentication. This means it’s doubly secure because your employees will need to call in to access the network. If you don’t have a 2 form factor VPN for your employees to use feel free to contact us and we’ll help you set it up.
As business owners ourselves, we too are having to pivot and work differently than we ever have before. However, because we have the technology and infrastructure in place, we are still surprisingly productive.
Our team wants to help your business survive and thrive during today’s unique environment. If you and your IT team need extra hands right now…or solutions to help your employees work SECURELY from home…we have software tools, expert staff and resources we’d like to offer you to keep your business as productive as possible.
Here’s a link to us if you wish to book a quick 10- to 15-minute call to discuss: www.mcpinc.com/consult
Please know that this is not a sales call but simply an outreach to help a fellow business owner stay afloat.
Sincerely,
Paul Marchese
Marchese Computer Products, Inc.
The Technology experts
Email: paul@mcpinc.com
Phone: 585-343-2713
220 Ellicott Street, Batavia, NY 14020
www.mcpinc.com
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- Want an IT Partner who sits on the same side of the table as themselves, helping you to make the best choices for your business, not just the cheapest solution.
- Want to focus on the business, not the technology.
- Need better reliability (up-time) and security for your computer network.
- Knows that computer downtime and employees wasting time doing non-business activities on your computers costs you money.
- Know that deploying the right technology at the right time will help you stay competitive in the local, regional, and global markets.
- Are expanding and growing: we LOVE helping companies grow using right fit technology.
If you are a Small Business In Western New York, and you are looking for a partner who can help you use technology as a tool to business forward instead of a problem that costs you time and money, then we can help!
With our 38 years in Business, we are a WNY’s oldest Technology Company. We are focused on providing IT Support and Solutions to small businesses in our region. We understand what it means to be a small business and how to help you grow using technology. Our clients range from a single PC to over 100 workstations with multiple servers. Our clients find their servers, computers, emails, network, and Internet vital for daily operations. Many of our clients have specialized lines of business applications, ERP software, or automation networks that they use to run their business and that they rely heavily on that software being operational. We specialize in getting and integrating the right technology and services for your business so you don’t have to waste your time trying to fix an IT issue. We want you to do what you do best and strive to take the burden of IT off your plate so you can achieve all of your goals.
See What Our Customers Say
We would not go anywhere else
For more than 15 years, Marchese Computer has provided us peace of mind knowing that we have the latest updates and protection without us having to do a thing. For our 24 hour business, Marchese Computer is always very responsive to any issues that happen no matter what time of the day or night. MCP has “bailed us out” on a number of occasions. They always make you feel that you are their most important customer. We would not go anywhere else.
Took the worry and complexity out of IT for us.
We moved to Marchese Computer’s managed services so we could take the worry and staffing needs out of IT. Paul and his staff have provided personal service and spot on recommendations to us of over a decade and they always are willing to go the extra mile in making sure our goals are met within budget.. Simply put you should call Marchese Computer today, you won’t be disappointed..
Meets all our IT needs and more!
Since hiring Marchese computer 6 years ago we have been operating more efficiently with MCP supporting the complex issues in our medical practice. We have found that Marchese Computer Products has been very reliable in monitoring our office with their Managed services and in their ongoing support to us. MCP has responded to any issues we have has in a very short order, minimizing our downtime. MCP’s technical knowledge is superior to other IT firms we have worked with in the past. MCP continues to meet all our IT needs. I would highly recommend MCP as an IT solution.
Takes the Worry Out of Our IT
Marchese Computer allows us not to worry about our IT. Our ability to directly contact Paul and his staff is unprecedented. Marchese Computer’s help is always immediate. We never get the old “I’ll have him call you back”. We have been a customer for many years and we have been very happy with the services provided. We highly recommend them.
Responsive to our needs
We have worked with Marchese Computer Product, Inc. for more than 15 years and the single biggest benefit to our company is their responsiveness to our needs. They have always made themselves readily available to provide all of our technological support no matter what the circumstances. I have never had the need or the desire to work with any other IT firm as the Staff at Marchese Computer is well educated and versed in all IT Solutions. For any IT solutions we have needed at our Law firm they have provided efficient and on point services at a reasonable price.
Quality service and support
I called on Marchese’s with a very challenging task in making our main server function again. They came through with a solution in a very quick timeframe. I have gone back to them with other easier tasks and have gotten equally stellar service. The staff that they have are capable and willing to work until the job is completed. I never needed to call or email for updates as they were in constant communication with me. Our farming business is thankful for an IT group so close with such expertise.
Stands behind their work
The simple answer to why Marchese computer over our old provider is Knowledge, fast service, and they never tried to sell me something I didn’t need. They listened to what our needs were, explained the technology and guided us through integrating our two facilities with Phones, Video, Firewalls, and internet connections.
Marchese Computer stands behind their work and stays until the job is done. They are a local company with a lot of year’s experience. You can rely on the local guys at Marchese computer.