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Tech Trend: Smart Rings & Cybersecurity Risks You Should Know About

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  Tech Trend: Smart Rings & Cybersecurity Risks You Should Know About     The smart ring market is booming — a popular brand is on pace for $1 billion in sales in 2025, growing from a niche wellness wearable to a mainstream biometric device worn by executives, celebrities, and professionals alike. It tracks sleep, activity, and other vital health metrics from your finger, and its CEO says the unique form factor gives it an edge even as Apple, Google, and Samsung expand their own health tech offerings.     But as wearables become more personal and data-rich, they also become high-value targets for cyberattacks and privacy breaches. The very data that makes these devices valuable — continuous biometrics, sleep patterns, stress levels — is also  sensitive  personal information that should be protected with the same rigor as financial records or corporate logins.     🔐 Here’s what businesses and users should keep in mind:   • Wearables...

Spotted a Phishing EMail

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  One of our team members at Century Solutions Group spotted a phishing email this week before it could become a problem—because they knew exactly what to look for.   That’s  the power of ongoing security awareness training and a strong managed IT services partner.    Keyways  they caught it:   # Suspicious sender address that  didn’t  match the real domain   # Urgent tone demanding immediate action   # Link URL that  didn’t  match the visible text   In a B2B world where phishing attacks are still the top entry point for data  breaches,  your employees are your first line of defense.    If you want an IT MSP that not only manages your infrastructure but also trains your people to spot phishing before it costs you real money,  let’s  talk.   @ CenturySolutionsGroup helps Atlanta businesses combine managed IT support, phishing awareness training, and cybersecurity services into one pro...

Spot the IoT Vulnerability!

  IoT devices are EVERYWHERE—from smart fridges and coffee machines to digital locks and security cameras. But did you know each device can be a hidden door for cybercriminals if not protected?  Let’s  play “Spot the IoT Vulnerability!”      -Scenario 1:  The Breakroom Coffee Machine— I t’s   ‘brewing’ up trouble after someone connects it to  W iFi   using the default password (“admin”). Who else could be getting their morning alert?   - Scenario 2: Smart CCTV  Cameras—A password like “Camera123” is about as useful as leaving the keys on the counter! Hackers love these easy targets.     -Scenario 3:  Voice Assistants— They’re   helpful for  reminders, but would you want them  reminding  anyone on the internet about your next board meeting?   Now, we want to hear from you!   -What business device did you find was secretly “smart”—and needed a security overhaul?   -Have you ever b...