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How Do I Get Rid Of SPAM Emails?
May 16, 2022

Spam has become an epidemic in today's society. It is estimated that at least 90% of all email traffic is Spam! This means that almost every email you receive will be SPAM. How do we get rid of this unwanted email?

What is Spam?

Spam is a form of electronic junk mail that is sent out en masse to millions of email addresses. It's usually soliciting some kind of service (usually something illegal), or advertising something that you don't want and didn't even ask for. Phishing is the most common form of spam. It's typically delivered through an email, chat, web ad or website that has been designed to impersonate a real person or organization. Phishing messages deliver a sense of urgency or fear to persuade the user to give up their data.


If you receive a phishing email, you should never click on any links in it. If you think your account may have been compromised by phishing, change your password immediately and contact us.


Is getting rid of Spam important?

Spam is a big problem. It's not just an annoyance, it's also an increasingly common threat to your privacy and security. Spam can be used by hackers as a way to gain access to your computer, or even worse—your company's servers. And if you're working with sensitive information like patient data, the last thing you want is for someone outside of your organization getting their hands on that confidential material.


We've all been there. We're trying to get our work done and suddenly we're distracted by an email from a stranger.


Or maybe it's not so much a distraction as it is a complete interruption in our productivity, causing us to waste precious time dealing with unwanted emails from people who have no business contacting us in the first place!


Whether you're at work or at home, it can be frustrating when you have to spend time dealing with spam emails instead of focusing on your main tasks.


How do we reduce the amount of Spam that our organization receives?

There are several ways to reduce the amount of spam that your group receives. First, you should make sure that you have a spam filter in place. You should strongly consider using one that is hosted by a third party. A good choice would be a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner as they will provide you with fast and reliable service at an affordable price.


Efficient Computer Service offers a Solution!

With a Hosted Spam & Virus Email filtering solution, Efficient Computer Service offers a cost-effective and reliable method for reducing unwanted emails. This solution is designed to block 99% of unwanted email before it reaches your organization’s Inbox.


Efficient Computer Service has found the CURE for Spam!

3 New Reasons Why ECS is the Right IT Company for You

By April Monroe • January 26, 2023
Uh oh, what happened? Are you experiencing a technology problem right now? Most of us tend to not look for help until something bad happens. We hope you aren’t experiencing any trouble at the moment but if you are, ECS is here to help. Here are 3 reasons why we are the right IT Company for you: Reason #1 With email scams always evolving, and scammers continuously learning and getting smarter and slicker, it is essential to make sure your inbox knows how to shield and combat these nasty bugs from making their way into the rest of your system. Our Email Spam and Virus Protection will do just that. Xcitium’s Secure Email Gateway TRUSTS NO ONE with unknown files and will always verify content. This allows uninterrupted use and bulletproof security. Reason #2 ECS uses an Advanced Endpoint protection. Once there has been a breach, it can spread like a disease. Unless it’s found and contained immediately. Advanced Endpoint protection will automatically contain ALL UNTRUSTED applications and processes in a secure environment. Applications that are deemed safe can continue to run as usual, while the malware is denied the entry needed to be successful. And lastly, Reason #3 is ECS’s Endpoint Manager. This proactive service monitors servers and PC’s performance, security statuses and provides an automated windows patch management service, keeping machines running their best. You’ll be able to View patches needed on devices, applications, and operating systems communicating with Endpoint Manager. You’ll be up to date with Protection against zero-day web threats, without hindering employee productivity, while keeping healthy endpoints. And you’ll have a dashboard of real-time data about the operating system, connection status and security posture of all devices enrolled to Endpoint Manager, allowing you to manage your entire network. With these new services, ECS is staying ahead of the game and keeping your business and its assets protected. It’s the smartest decision you will make in 2023. Give us a call today and let’s talk about your small business needs.

A Chat With the Owner

By April Monroe • December 13, 2022
Ever wondered if your small business needed an IT Company’s services? While they all have access to the same information, not all IT companies are equal. Knowledge coupled with lots of experience make the difference. A difference you will find with Efficient Computer Service. With more than 25 years of accumulated knowledge and experience, we thought it would be a great time to ask John Potts, owner of ECS some important questions that we knew any business owner looking for an IT service, or just wondering if they need one, would ask. Here’s how it went… What do you believe makes ECS unique to other IT companies? We pride ourselves on personalized prompt service, and we are always concise of costs when providing valued services needed. If I call with a problem, what are your typical response times? Usually we will respond within 1 hour or less to every support request. Can you explain the cloud? What is it, where is it, and how do we access it? The “Cloud” is a generic term, referring to any service that is hosted on the internet as opposed to onsite. Our Virtual Cloud Servers and Desktops are physically hosted on multiple enterprise class servers in a Tier III Secure Data Center in Boston. The Virtual Cloud Desktops are accessed using a Secure internet connection managed by a Citrix software application on a local PC or laptop. What’s the difference, other than the obvious, between cloud-based solutions versus on-site? An on-site, sometimes referred to as on-premises entails a costly capitol expenditure for Server(s), battery backup devices, software licensing, data backup and regular maintenance. Many companies also pay for a server monitoring service. For Cloud based solutions, there is a huge savings because there is no hardware to purchase, maintain, backup and replace. There are no software licenses to purchase. Everything needed is included on a flat rate cost. Also, with the Cloud Servers and desktops enhanced security is and reliability is unmatched. Finally, it is easy to support a remote work force and multiple office locations. If a business asks you which solutions would be the best fit for them, how do you come to your decision or recommendation? Great question. We do an extensive evaluation of all hardware, software, and business practices to learn the state of the current IT platform and the IT needs for each company. We learn what works well and what areas need to be improved. The we make our recommendations based on the findings and the deployment plan of needed changes based on budgets and availability to ensure the least impact to downtime if any. Our goals for every business customer are to ensure their data is secure and their systems are efficient, reliable & affordable, and finally that they are a good fit to meet the individual company technology needs. Can I just train one of my employees to be our IT person? ECS has many decades of technology knowledge & experience we offer. This level of knowledge & experience takes years to learn. However, we can train an employee to do some tasks and to leverage our experience as needed. How often should my employees really be changing their passwords? In today’s world of threats, we recommend passwords be changed at least every 90 days as a general rule. I work from my phone a lot. If I answer emails from my phone’s email app, will they be as safe as using my desktop or laptop? A phone app is just as secure a desktop or laptop. However, this depends on the type of email being used. For example, if a company uses GMAIL or HOTMAIL or any free email service, the mail is not secure on any device. If they use a hosted MS Exchange email the connection to the mail server is always secure. What is a realistic budget a small business should have per year for IT Services? This varies greatly and is driven by business industry that has compliance requirements (i.e.: Medical or Financial) and the complexity of the technology needed. Some small businesses require larger IT budgets than their larger counterparts. Our experience in general industry shows a company with 10 computers would require an annual budget of at least $7,000 to $10,000. And there we have it. Small businesses should have, at the very minimum, a designated person to learn and be trained in IT related components to the business, but that will not guarantee the safety and longevity of your investments and data. Doing nothing is much more costly than the above-mentioned budget. Repairing, replacing, and then adding IT Services and security will run your business twice those numbers, easily. In this case, it is definitely better safe than sorry. With the costs of literally everything continuing to climb, you can’t afford NOT to protect your business. We understand the expense is not cheap, and there are ways to spread things out. ECS is experienced and personable and would love to help you figure out the best route for your small business. Give us a call and let’s create a gameplan.
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