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03/04/2025

A little more info on how Sim-swap attacks work and why SMS 2FA should be replaced by app-based 2FA.

So you finally started using two-factor authentication using text messages and now that is not enough? Sadly, yes. Unfortunately hackers have now started to bypass two-factor authentication via text messages using something called a SIM-swap. A SIM-swap attack is a type of fraud where scammers take....

02/26/2025

October 14th, is a date to put on your calendar. On this day, Windows 10 will no longer be supported. It is highly recommended to be planning for this change now. Upgrades to 11 are available but for many machines it will make more senses to replace them.

During the years where a Microsoft operating system goes out of support, vendors tend to run low on stock and they already have stocks concerns over tariff, so we recommend moving quickly.

Also on this date, Office applications like Word, Excel, etc will no longer work on Server 2016 and Server 2019. This change will mostly affect those that have hosted Remote Desktops on those operating systems, however.

If you have any questions, please contact Mode5 at 757.628.8324 or visit www.mode5.com

-The Mode5 Team

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02/19/2025

If you do a lot of a research like we do, you may be interested in checking out Perplexity's tool Deep Research. This tool allows users to conduct in-depth research by fetching information from hundreds of sources to create comprehensive reports.

This tool is designed to excel in expert-level tasks across various fields such as finance, marketing, and more. Users can access the tool for free with a limited number of queries per day, while Perplexity Pro subscribers get unlimited access. The tool is available on web, iOS, Android, and Mac platforms. We are not affiliated with Perplexity just passing along in case you a ton of deep research.

Deep Research accelerates question answering by completing in 2-4 minutes what would take a human expert many hours.

01/29/2025

Another good time was had by all at the Virginia Bar Association's retreat in Williamsburg. Congratulations to C. Carter Lee of Woods Rogers for winning the bottle of Makers Mark!

07/07/2024

🐾 Join Our Team! Open Interviews at Norfolk SPCA 🐾

The Norfolk SPCA will be hosting open interviews for a variety of positions on July 8, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Light refreshments will be provided!

Come prepared with your resume and discover how rewarding a career in animal welfare can be. We are hiring for many roles and hope to see you there!

Event Details:
📅 Date: July 8, 2024
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, VA

What to Bring:
🐾 Your resume
🐾 Enthusiasm for animal welfare
🐾 A positive attitude

Explore the many career opportunities we have to offer and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals.



📍 Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23504

06/24/2024

Mode5 is proud to be recognized as the #81 Managed IT Service Provider in the world by Channel Futures. Each year they send out a fairly long survey to the IT service companies around the world and then release the results. There are a lot of companies on this list that we truly admire and respect and we are humbled once again to place among their ranks.

05/13/2024

You will be missed, my friend. Rest in peace.

The Ghent Community lost a great friend last night. Gabe Christensen passed away peacefully with his wife Kathleen by his side. Gabe was a dedicated and loving father to his two children, Anthony and Rosalie. He worked alongside Patrick Moore at MMC Benefits for 19 years. Gabe was active in community service, including his longtime membership in the Ghent Business Association where he served on numerous committees and on the GBA Board of Directors. He also served with the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, particularly its annual Harbor Party which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s charities during his involvement with the event. Please, keep the Christensen and Moore families in your thoughts. He will be missed.

01/29/2024

We had a blast at the Virginia Bar Association retreat. Congratulations to Carolyn White of Midlothian Estate and Elder Law won our raffle prize!

12/22/2023

The Triple-A national champs gain their second such honor this season after a record-setting 2023.

12/07/2023

Mode5 was excited to support the Samaritan House this holiday season as they provide critical resources for families in need.

11/17/2023

It's hard to believe it's time for an update on Section 179 deductions and limits!

  It’s hard to believe the end of 2023 is nigh but here we are updating our blog on Section 179. “Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman” The Beatles didn’t love paying more taxes than they had to […]

11/06/2023

We had a blast at the Chamber's Annual Monster Mixer event. We had a great time chatting with all those that attended.

Hampton Roads Chamber