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Address: 2444 San Pedro Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, US
Telephone: +17079211145
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11/02/2026

Fake payroll apps are officially a thing now, because apparently payroll was not stressful enough already.

Security researchers recently found fake websites impersonating three U.S. payroll and HR platforms. The fake sites offered Windows desktop apps that the real companies do not even provide.

Install one, and surprise: you also get hidden remote-access software that can give an attacker control of the computer.

On a payroll machine, that is especially ugly. An attacker may be able to change payment details, redirect payroll, or poke around in sensitive employee data.

A few simple rules:
▶️ Only download business software from the vendor’s official website
▶️ Be suspicious if a site offers an app the real company does not
▶️ If anything feels off, ask IT before installing it

Because “free desktop app” should not come with a complimentary cybercriminal.

Not sure what is already installed on your company computers? We can check.

Article: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/25/fake-payroll-desktop-apps-screenconnect/

10/31/2026

Scammers love LinkedIn because sometimes we do half the research for them.

A new-job post reveals a name and role. A job ad may show what software your company uses. Project updates can expose client names, suppliers, or travel plans. Put it all together, and a scammer has the ingredients for a very convincing fake message.

A few smart rules:
▶️ Don’t post screenshots with sensitive details
▶️ Keep staff badges off social media
▶️ Avoid sharing unannounced client or supplier names
▶️ Don’t post travel plans before or during a trip

It is also worth searching your company name occasionally to see what your employees, job ads, and public posts reveal.

Because “we only shared a little” can add up to a surprisingly detailed playbook for an attacker.

10/31/2026

“Can I use my own laptop for work?” sounds simple… until company data, support headaches, and offboarding all move in with it.

Before saying yes, decide:
▶️ What company data can be stored on the device
▶️ Who is responsible for updates and security
▶️ Who supports it when something breaks
▶️ How business data will be removed when the employee leaves

BYOD can work, but “it’s their laptop” is not really a security policy.

Want help putting the right rules in place before personal devices access company data? Schedule a free consultation: www.ITImagined.com/schedule

10/30/2026

Before inviting an AI meeting assistant into your next call, it is worth asking what exactly your new digital coworker plans to remember.

Many AI meeting tools can record audio, create transcripts, summarize conversations, and store everything in the provider’s cloud account. Helpful? Absolutely. Potentially a treasure chest of confidential information? Also yes.

Those recordings may include customer details, contracts, employee conversations, financial information, or internal plans that were never meant to become permanent meeting notes.

Set some ground rules:
▶️ Decide which AI meeting assistants employees may use
▶️ Define which meetings they can join
▶️ Know where recordings and transcripts are stored
▶️ Control who can access them
▶️ Set a retention period so recordings do not live forever
▶️ Tell everyone on the call before recording or transcribing

Because “the AI took notes” should not also mean “the AI kept everything forever.”

Need help deciding which AI meeting tools are appropriate for your business? Reach out and we can help set clear rules.

10/30/2026

Security questionnaires are becoming part of the sales process, and nothing says “fun afternoon” like 47 questions about MFA, backups, encryption, and incident response.

Be ready before one lands in your inbox:
▶️ Keep policies, insurance documents, test results, and other evidence in one place
▶️ Answer honestly—do not check “yes” because it sounds nicer
▶️ Track anything that is missing, who owns the fix, and when it will be done

A good questionnaire can actually help you spot gaps before a customer—or an attacker—does.

Received one you are not sure how to answer? Send it to us. We can help with the technical questions, supporting evidence, and any missing security measures.

10/29/2026

Do you know exactly which laptops, phones, tablets, and network devices your company owns—or is your inventory system currently “I think Dave has that one”?

A good device inventory should track:
▶️ Device type, manufacturer, model, and serial number
▶️ Who has it or where it is located
▶️ Purchase date, warranty, and replacement timeline
▶️ Whether encryption and remote lock/wipe are enabled
▶️ Whether the device is active, being repaired, stored, or retired

Update the list whenever equipment is issued, returned, replaced, or disposed of.

Because “we lost track of that laptop two years ago” is not a sentence anyone wants to hear during an audit.

Need help building a clean inventory and spotting unsupported or overdue devices? We can help.

10/27/2026

After you give a website or app permission to use your camera or microphone, that access can stick around long after you forgot about it.

On Windows, the camera light or notification shows when the camera is active, and a microphone icon appears when something is listening. Helpful little clues that say, “Hey, just so you know…”

Take a minute to review camera and microphone permissions under Privacy & Security in Windows Settings, and check your browser’s site permissions too.

Remove access from apps and websites that no longer need it.

Because “I allowed that once” should not mean “welcome back anytime.”

Want help reviewing camera and microphone permissions across your company computers? We can help clean up access that no longer belongs there.

10/26/2026

A stolen business check can be altered and deposited before anyone realizes it has gone rogue.

That is where Positive Pay can help. Many banks offer it as a fraud-control service that compares checks presented for payment against the details your business already provided.

The bank can check things like:
▶️ Check number
▶️ Dollar amount
▶️ Payee name, depending on the service

If something does not match, the bank flags it and lets your business decide whether to pay or return it.

Think of it as a bouncer for your checking account: “Your name’s not on the list.”

Ask your bank whether it offers Positive Pay, what information it verifies, and how quickly flagged checks need to be reviewed.

10/26/2026

An IT budget based only on last year’s invoices can leave out a few expensive surprises—like new computers, new hires, software increases, and planned projects.

A good IT budget should look ahead, not just in the rearview mirror.

Want help planning your technology costs before they become emergencies? Schedule a free consultation: www.ITImagined.com/schedule

10/26/2026

Never change an employee’s payroll bank account based on email alone. That is how “quick payroll update” turns into “why did Steve’s paycheck just go to a stranger?”

Attackers can send the request from a hacked mailbox or create a lookalike address that is convincing enough to fool someone in a hurry.

Before changing bank details:
▶️ Call the employee using the number already in your HR records
▶️ Or verify the request in person
▶️ Never use a phone number provided in the email
▶️ Require a second person to approve the change
▶️ Record how the request was verified

Because payroll changes deserve more than a reply that says, “Sure thing!”

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