ReadiTech

10/29/2026

We're grateful to support the Valley City Booster Club and the positive impact they make throughout the community. Their commitment and service make a meaningful difference. Thank you for all you do!

10/28/2026

Cozy Bear, a cybercriminal organization backed by Russia, stays in business by constantly hunting for outdated and unpatched software.

Sometimes, the hunt is simple. The moment a company releases a software update, they study it to see what vulnerabilities it fixes. Then they peek around the web for companies and people who haven't installed it yet.

In a way, they get a how-to guide for infecting your machine. Every day you click "Remind Me Later" for an update is another day Cozy Bear hopes you're vulnerable... and they want to make your life a lot less cozy.

SO, DON'T MAKE LIFE EASY FOR COZY BEAR:
🔄️Turn on automatic updates whenever possible
✅Check regularly that operating systems, browsers, apps, and devices are updated
💻Restart devices when updates require it

Most operating system updates take 5 minutes or less, even including restarting your device.

Just do it when prompted, enjoy the little break, and don't make it easy for them!

10/26/2026

Meet Zestix: Zestix invaded more than 50 multinational companies because a few people never turned on multifactor authentication. And if some of the biggest companies in the world can go down, it would be very easy for our accounts if we only protect it with a password.

After swooping up stolen passwords on the Dark Web, criminals can break into many accounts that don't enable MFA.

DON'T MAKE LIFE EASY FOR Zestix:
➡️ Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) on every account that offers

➡️ Use an authenticator app (Duo, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator, for example) or biometrics (like FaceID) whenever possible

➡️ Don't reuse passwords or iterations (like adding another $ to another password)

‼️ Turn MFA for every account!

10/21/2026

"Letmein123" is not a secure password from any cybercriminal.

However, long unique passwords are too much work for some, like Dpxaker.

Dariy Pankov, known among hackers as "dpxaker," paid for his lavish lifestyle by selling password cracking software to criminals for just $250. Powered by his program, hackers don't have to sit in a dark room guessing passwords one at a time. Dpxaker's software and AI tests thousands of password combinations every second. 😮

These hackers love pet names and birthdays, and they really love short passwords and reused passwords!

DON'T MAKE LIFE EASY FOR DPXAKER 🔒
Every password should be:
✅at least 16 characters long
✅ unique to the account
✅a random mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

🔑 Use a password manager to create and store passwords. They are safe, easy to use, and many are even free!

An 8-character password can be cracked in seconds, no matter how many &s and !s you use. A complex 16-character password takes billions of years to crack...and hackers don't have that kind of time!

10/13/2026

Your business depends on technology every day. Cybersecurity helps keep it protected.

This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to review the basics:
✅ Are your systems up to date?
✅ Is multi-factor authentication enabled?
✅ Are employees prepared to spot suspicious emails?

Good cybersecurity starts with everyday habits, but you don't have to manage it alone. ReadiTech helps businesses take a proactive approach to protect their technology, data and operations.

Let's make sure your business is ready. Visit readitech.com/contact-us to start a conversation.

10/03/2026

Tech Trivia: Business IT Edition!
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for?

A. Wireless Fidelity
B. Wireless Fiber
C. Wired Frequency
D. Wireless Function
👉 Trick question! Wi-Fi doesn't officially stand for anything.

10/02/2026

Friday feeling: unplugged, unhurried, unbothered.

😌 Whatever your weekend looks like, we hope it's a good one. Enjoy it!

09/27/2026

Your social media rule of thumb: if you wouldn't share it on a billboard, don't share it online. 📢

Remember:
• Everything online is permanent
• Hackers love weak passwords
• Malware often hides in suspicious links

Protect your accounts and devices—and if you need help with your internet security, ReadiTech is just a call away.

09/25/2026

Watch for the ReadiTech team in the parade! We’re excited to be part of this Aberdeen tradition and cheer on our community. Go Wolves! 🐺

❤️💛 GYPSY DAYS IS ALMOST HERE! 💛❤️

Just one more day! From the Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming celebrations to NSU athletics and community events, there’s plenty to enjoy.

📅 Friday, Sept. 25
⚽️ 6 PM — NSU Soccer vs. Minnesota Crookston

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26
🏃 8 AM — Steps for Shep Race
🎉 9 AM — Gypsy Day Parade
🎓 12 PM — NSU Alumni & Friends Tailgate
🏈 2:30 PM — NSU Football vs. UMary
🏐 6 PM — NSU Volleyball vs. UMary

📅 Sunday, Sept. 27
⚽️ 1 PM — NSU Soccer vs. MSU Moorhead

❤️💛 Grab your maroon and gold and get ready for Gypsy Days!
💭 What’s your favorite Gypsy Days memory? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Find more things to do at VisitAberdeenSD.com

Travel South Dakota Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Association of Northeast South Dakota Aberdeen Downtown Association
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09/24/2026

This week's Tech Trivia has a fun spin! Jump into this debate 👇

Which would be harder to live without for a day in the office?
A. Email
B. Printer
C. Cell Phone
D. Coffee in the office