NYS DMV: Traffic Ticket Phishing Scam

There has not been a shortage of phishing attacks recently, against companies from different industries around the world. The latest scam of the week targets New York drivers; drivers are receiving emails stating they must pay a fine or have their drivers license revoked. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has warned motorists…

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DocuSign: Recent Phishing Attacks

Some signs of a phishing scam, like a strange email address or an obvious misspelling, can be easy to spot and avoid. But these attacks are becoming more sophisticated as they become more widespread. DocuSign is the latest company to have been attacked, and once they realized, began spreading the word to their customers via…

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Windows 10 Version 1507: Support Ends

Microsoft has ended support this month for the original version of Windows 10, version 1507; this version was released less than two years ago in July 2015. A new support policy has been implemented for Windows 10 Home, Pro, Education and Enterprise, allowing 18 months of support. Version 1507 received an extra 60 days in…

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Apple: AirPods for Healthcare

Apple is not new to healthcare, not is it new to turning something boring into something the public loves. This is evident in the latest rumors claiming that Apple may be creating a regulated cardiac device with the help of their new AirPod headphones. Apple currently has an all-encompassing Health App monitoring activity, sleep, mindfulness,…

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New Year, New Resolutions

Each New Year, we all make many different resolutions. The usual suspects include exercising more, budgeting our money better, or spending more time with family and friends. Beyond that there are so many resolutions that can apply to all aspects of your life and starting a fresh new year. This year, we are focusing on…

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Datto Elite Status

Happy New Year! As partners of Datto, MCG, Inc. is proud to announce that as of January 2017, we have advanced to the Elite tier of the Partner Plus Program. The Elite tier is the highest tier available and offers many benefits. As an Elite Datto Partner, MCG now has partner portal access, a dedicated…

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Meet the PanaCast 2 Camera

PanaCast by Altia Systems looks to bring the natural human perspective to video conferencing. Altia Systems is a ventured-backed company, based in California, and creator of the PanaCast Experience. The original solution is a video and desktop collaboration system enabling anyone with a desktop or mobile device to communicate interactively and in real time with…

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Apple’s Big iPhone Event

Apple hit the stage this week announcing the new iPhone 7, putting rumors to rest by revealing everything the new smartphone has to offer. The iPhone 7 has a slightly new look and comes in two new colors, matte black and glossy black. The phone, available for preorder on September 9 and fully available on…

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Verizon Wins the Bid

Verizon has announced their latest deal, which was reached over the past weekend, to purchase Yahoo for close to $5 billion or $4.83 billion in cash. Verizon has been seeking to build an array of digital companies or media businesses to compete for users and advertising against more popular companies like Google and Facebook. This…

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Strengthening Online Privacy

The House has recently voted unanimously to strengthen a 30-year-old privacy law governing how and when law enforcement agencies can obtain access to all the things people store online, from photographs to documents to personal emails and more. If enacted, these changes will ensure the law protects digital information in the same way physical information…

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