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Systems X is a managed IT services and modern cybersecurity solutions provider serving South East Michigan specializing in IT consulting and IT advisory.

As businesses become more flexible, more remote, and more connected, something interesting has happened behind the scene...
02/12/2026

As businesses become more flexible, more remote, and more connected, something interesting has happened behind the scenes…

Security perimeters have stretched so far that they barely look like a perimeter anymore. Data now travels through laptops, phones, home Wi-Fi, cloud apps, personal devices, etc. Every time that data travels, there’s a risk. ⚠️

But here’s the part most people don’t think about: Printers are part of that perimeter too. And they’re still one of the most overlooked security gaps.

Research shows more than half of businesses had at least one data loss through a printer last year. Not because anyone did anything dramatic, but because printers are endpoints.

They connect to the network. They store data temporarily. And they often run quietly in the background with settings that haven’t been reviewed in years. It’s basically leaving the back door open while putting bars on every window in the house 🏠🔓

Modern printers connect to the internet, and attackers know it. At the same time, almost a third of businesses say securing print in a remote or hybrid environment is their biggest challenge, and only a small percentage have fully adopted zero-trust security for their print infrastructure. If handled properly though, printers can become a strength.

They sit at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. Every time someone prints, copies or scans a document, it crosses multiple points where information can be intercepted. With the right hardware, the right software, and the right controls, your printers can act like a mini fortress instead of an exposed side door.

What does strong print security look like?

💡 Multi-layered protection. Not just login badges but verifying the person is at the location they claim to be.
💡 Intelligent MFA that cross-checks system activity with printer access.
💡 AI-powered monitoring that constantly checks the environment printers sit in and adjusts settings to block threats automatically.
💡 Full visibility. Knowing where data lives, how it moves, and who touches it.

🔐 Print security is business security. Ignoring it leaves a hole in your defenses. Strengthening it closes off a route attackers have relied on for years.

Business acquisitions usually come with a mix of excitement and headaches. New clients, new systems, new staff, new proc...
02/11/2026

Business acquisitions usually come with a mix of excitement and headaches. New clients, new systems, new staff, new processes. But there’s one bonus extra no one wants: A hidden ransomware infection 🦠

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that every Akira ransomware attack they studied between June and October 2025 started the same way: The victim had acquired another company. And that company brought along compromised hardware the new owners didn’t even know existed. 😬

In other words: Two businesses merged, the attackers had already slipped into one, and the infection simply moved into its new home along with everything else.

The weak spot in most cases? Unpatched SonicWall SSL VPN devices. That’s the gear used for secure remote access.

A new vulnerability was discovered in July, and Akira jumped on it fast. Even businesses with MFA (multi factor authentication) were affected if their devices weren’t fully patched. SonicWall later released an urgent fix for a high-severity flaw (CVE-2025-40601, for the techies), which could let attackers crash firewalls or break in remotely. Gen7 and Gen8 devices were affected. Older models were safe.

We don’t yet know whether attackers targeted companies because they were being acquired,or whether these businesses were simply running vulnerable equipment and just happened to be acquired later.

Either way, the lesson is the same: If you’re buying or merging with another company, treat their IT like an unknown quantity. 🔎

Don’t assume things are safe. Don’t assume things are patched. Don’t assume you’re starting from a clean slate.

A proper cyber health check, before, during and after the acquisition, can save you from inheriting a very expensive surprise.

How much time is your team losing to tasks that could be happening automatically in the background?Most businesses don’t...
02/10/2026

How much time is your team losing to tasks that could be happening automatically in the background?

Most businesses don’t realize how many hours disappear each week to simple, repetitive admin.

The kind of work that drains energy but doesn’t move the business forward.

This is how to spot the biggest opportunities to save time and streamline your workflow:

We've got a new blog ready for you to dive into!Ransomware is no longer a rare cyber incident, it’s one of the most seri...
02/05/2026

We've got a new blog ready for you to dive into!

Ransomware is no longer a rare cyber incident, it’s one of the most serious threats facing businesses today.

What started as simple malware with small ransom demands has evolved into a highly organized criminal industry. Modern ransomware attacks are carefully planned, targeted, and designed to cause maximum disruption.

Today’s attackers don’t just lock files and walk away. They:
• Study their targets in advance
• Exploit weak points in systems and users
• Move quietly across networks for weeks or months
• Steal sensitive data before launching the attack

The goal isn’t just downtime, it’s pressure. Operational shutdowns, data leaks, regulatory risk, and reputational damage are all used to force fast payment.

And no organization is too small to be targeted.

Understanding how ransomware has evolved is the first step toward defending against it. Strong security, monitoring, backups, and user awareness are no longer optional, they’re essential.

Read more at the link below!

Cloud storage bills creeping up? You’re not imagining it.AI is putting pressure on global hardware supply, and many busi...
02/04/2026

Cloud storage bills creeping up? You’re not imagining it.

AI is putting pressure on global hardware supply, and many businesses are seeing storage costs rise as a result. But did you know, you can often cut those costs dramatically without changing providers?

A new report found that up to 50% of the data businesses store is never used.

This is what the industry calls ROT data: Redundant, Obselete, and/or Trivial information. Old files, duplicated documents, outdated backups, “just in case” folders, and random clutter nobody has touched in years. And that unused data is costing businesses real money.

It’s calculated that removing 100TB of cloud data could save the average AWS customer around $27,600 per year. That's not just some loose change, it's money that can go towards funding some major upgrades in your business operations.

But the benefits aren’t just financial.

🔍 Too much old data slows everyone down

Microsoft’s Work Trend Index found that 3 in 5 workers spend too much time searching for information. Less clutter = easier searches = faster work.

🌱 Less data means less energy use

Data centers are on track to more than double their electricity consumption by 2030. Cleaning your digital storage reduces your carbon footprint.

⚖️ And yes, some data must be kept

Regulations mean you can’t delete everything. It’s important to know what you’re allowed to keep and what you’re allowed to remove.

You should also reconsider “scan everything” thinking. Digitizing everything simply shifts clutter from filing cabinets to the cloud.

And finally, when you do get rid of data or devices, do it responsibly. Recycle paper properly and dispose of e-waste safely. Remove the ROT and you save money, reduce risk, boost productivity, and support sustainability.

But if you’re not sure what to save, what to keep, and where to store things, it’s a good idea to take advice. Our team can help with that.

New month, new guide! 🔥You can’t see it, you can’t touch it, but right now, it’s standing between your business and thou...
02/03/2026

New month, new guide! 🔥

You can’t see it, you can’t touch it, but right now, it’s standing between your business and thousands of online threats.

Every email you send, every website you visit, every file you download passes through your invisible protector: Your firewall.

Think of a firewall like a security guard at your office door. It checks everything coming in and going out, letting safe traffic pass through and blocking suspicious activity before it does damage.

You may never notice it working, but every second it’s blocking cybercriminals, malware, and unwanted intruders.

And then there’s web filtering, the extra layer of protection. If the firewall guards the door, web filtering guides where your team goes once they’re inside, steering them away from dangerous or inappropriate sites.

Together, they work as a security team that never sleeps: One protects your network, the other protects your people.

Without them, your business is wide open. With them, you can relieve stress knowing you're protected.

Ready more at the link below!

January is a funny month in cybersecurity.Every year, we see a spike in new passwords being created, and a surprising nu...
01/29/2026

January is a funny month in cybersecurity.

Every year, we see a spike in new passwords being created, and a surprising number of them follow the same familiar patterns.

Think seasons… months… events… things that feel easy to remember.

A huge new analysis of 800 million leaked passwords found that hundreds of thousands of them were built around predictable themes. Including seasonal words and simple variations with numbers or symbols.

On the surface, some of these passwords look clever.

But modern password-cracking tools don’t see them as clever at all.

They see them as predictable, and predictability is gold for attackers.

When a password is leaked in one breach, even something unrelated like a shopping site or old forum, attackers immediately test it against work accounts.

If the password is based on a common theme, their tools spot it in seconds. And it’s not because people are careless. It’s because remembering dozens of unique, complex passwords is impossible for any human being.

So, our brains reach for something simple, seasonal, or emotional. Totally understandable… just not very secure.

The easiest fix? A password manager.

It creates strong random passwords and remembers them for you. No more patterns. No more guessing. No more using the same root word everywhere.

If you’ve been meaning to review your security this year, this is a great place to start.

Security researchers have found Android malware (named Herodotus) that deliberately types like a human, adding random pa...
01/28/2026

Security researchers have found Android malware (named Herodotus) that deliberately types like a human, adding random pauses between keystrokes so it doesn’t look like a robot.

Why is that? Many mobile security tools spot bad apps by watching behavior.

Machines act with robotic speed and perfect timing; humans don’t. So, malware that adds realistic delays can sneak past “behavior-only” detectors.

It's simple, and smart. Let's break down a scenario:

☠️ You get an SMS with a link (that’s called smishing)
☠️ You click it and a small installer runs and tries to give the malware special permissions (often via the Android Accessibility setting)
☠️ If it succeeds, the malware installs and can do nasty things, like read messages, steal login codes, interact with apps, all while pretending to be you

Herodotus is being sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS), so multiple cybercriminals can rent it and use it right now.

Don't panic, there's ways to stay safe:

😃 Don’t click links in unexpected SMS messages, even if they look urgent
😃 Only install apps from the official Play Store
😃 Turn on Play Protect (Settings → Google → Security)
😃 Check and revoke Accessibility or other sensitive permissions for apps you don’t fully trust
😃 Use a reputable mobile security solution on company devices
😃 For managing staff phones, consider Mobile Device Management (MDM) to control installs and permissions
😃 Train your team. A quick, real example of a smishing message goes a long way

This is real people doing real damage by making malware look human. The safer your phone habits, the less likely you are to become the next victim.

There’s a new scam doing the rounds, and it’s the kind that even the most tech-savvy people could fall for.Cybercriminal...
01/27/2026

There’s a new scam doing the rounds, and it’s the kind that even the most tech-savvy people could fall for.

Cybercriminals are sending fake Microsoft Teams meeting invitations that look completely legitimate. If your team uses Microsoft 365, this is one to take seriously.

Designed to be almost indistinguishable from a genuine invite, if you click the link, you’re not going to a real meeting. You’re taken to a malicious Microsoft web app, hosted on a compromised Azure site, that asks you to “confirm attendance”.

And the moment you approve it, you’ve basically handed the attacker the keys to your Microsoft 365 account 🔑

By granting permission, you allow the fake app to:

☠️ Sign in as you
☠️ Read your emails
☠️ Access your files
☠️ Send emails on your behalf
☠️ And even maintain access after you change your password

This is what cybercriminals love: persistent access. Once they’re in, they stay in.

The scam starts from hacked GMX Mail accounts (a free German email service).

These accounts can create multiple sender addresses, meaning attackers can rotate identities easily and send invitations that look like they’re coming from HR departments or trusted colleagues.

Even worse, because of how GMX handles email authentication, these messages pass all the usual checks (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), so they land right in your inbox instead of the junk folder.

No spelling mistakes. No weird formatting. No random Gmail addresses. Just a clean, professional-looking Teams invite.

Cybercriminals love using urgency to force quick decisions. The best defense against these is the digital golden rule: "Think before you click!"

Check the sender’s email address carefully. Hover over links to preview where they lead. And be especially cautious of anything urgent.

We can’t stop these scams from being sent, but with the right precautions we can stop them from working 🛑

Knowing why IT budgeting matters is one thing, putting it into action is where real value is created. A smart IT budget ...
01/22/2026

Knowing why IT budgeting matters is one thing, putting it into action is where real value is created. A smart IT budget turns strategy into ex*****on and keeps technology aligned with business goals.

Here’s a practical framework to get it right:

1️⃣ Review current spending
Understand where money is going and eliminate inefficiencies or duplicate tools.

2️⃣ Define business and IT priorities
Align with leadership to fund what truly supports growth, security, and operations.

3️⃣ Forecast future needs
Plan for growth, hiring, compliance, and upcoming technology initiatives.

4️⃣ Separate fixed and variable costs
Improves accuracy and allows flexibility when conditions change.

5️⃣ Build contingency funds
Outages, security incidents, and urgent upgrades happen, be prepared for the maintenance that comes with them!

6️⃣ Measure ROI and performance
Track KPIs like uptime, security posture, productivity gains, and cost savings.

A well-built IT budget doesn’t just control costs, it enables smarter decisions and long-term resilience.

Could you guess what most businesses don’t even realize is a risk?It’s the everyday smart devices sitting quietly on you...
01/21/2026

Could you guess what most businesses don’t even realize is a risk?

It’s the everyday smart devices sitting quietly on your network. Anything connected to the internet counts as an IoT device (Internet of Things).

Printers, door entry systems, thermostats, CCTV cameras, card readers, even vending machines.

And according to research, almost half (48.2%) of connections coming from IoT devices originate from devices labelled high-risk.

Another 4% come from critical-risk devices.

Why does the risk exist? Many IoT devices are poorly secured by design.

They aren’t updated regularly, some use old communication methods, and most businesses plug them straight into the same network as their main IT systems 😱

That creates what’s called a flat network. Everything connected, no separation. So, if a hacker breaks into one vulnerable device, they can move sideways into more important systems.

This is known as lateral movement, and it’s exactly how many modern breaches start.

The solution isn’t to remove IoT devices, you probably need most of them.

Instead you can segment your network, keeping these devices in their own safe area, and add proper access controls to monitor them all, massively reducing the attack surface.

IoT can make business smoother and smarter. But only if it’s set up safely.

Tool overload is quietly draining your team’s productivity. 🛠️Have you ever opened your laptop, ready to work, but then ...
01/20/2026

Tool overload is quietly draining your team’s productivity. 🛠️

Have you ever opened your laptop, ready to work, but then spent the next ten minutes clicking around different apps trying to remember where something lives?

A recent study confirmed what many of us have suspected for years: The average creative professional now uses 14 different digital tools every day.

When you put it into perspective, that time spent navigating around so many different applications and logins, that adds up over time. Big time.

In fact, it’s estimated that better organization could give each person 1.5 extra days of productive time every month.

Imagine giving every member of your team an extra day and a half without hiring anyone new. Not bad, right?

Here’s the real problem: We keep adding tools, but we rarely step back and ask whether the whole system still makes sense.

Even AI doesn’t magically fix the chaos. When every tool stores information differently, even smart assistants can’t keep track of the full picture.

This leaves people wasting time searching for files, chasing versions, or trying to remember which app does what. And very little actual work gets done. It’s “busy”, but not productive.

And the really bad news is, it’s not just those in creative fields struggling with this.

The solution isn’t “more tools”. It’s fewer, better-organized tools. And systems that reduce friction, not increase it.

If your team has been complaining about feeling stretched, scattered or overloaded, start with looking into their toolkits.

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Serving SMBs and Fortune 100 companies, Systems X provides strategic technology guidance to the manufacturing, healthcare, and professional sectors. Our purpose driven IT solutions include: managed services and security, software development, communications, and ERP consulting.

Established in 2003, our knowledgeable team and relentless work ethic have positioned us as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across the globe. We embrace leading technology trends in order to provide innovative, business transforming results.