Posts by LauraMusser

When Business Planning is Built-in: A Living Contract

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

When Business Planning is Built-in: A Living Contract

The Corona Virus COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on how businesses operate, the clients they serve, and the bottom line. Organizations have had to adapt strategy and investments very quickly to keep up with the ever-evolving challenges. Extra pain is being felt as businesses work hard to honor commitments made due to restrictive contracts signed prior to the global pandemic.

What if scaling and the ability to shift resources were built into the agreements you make with your partners?

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20 Seconds to Review- to AVOID Getting PHISHED!

Posted on Apr 24, 2020

20 Seconds to Review- to AVOID Getting PHISHED!

Threats come in ALL forms. of communication – from phone calls to ads and apps- but the most effective for these bad actors are SPEAR phishing emails. These emails are hyper-targeted, they may APPEAR to come for your bank, your boss or your babe, they may call you by name, they may make a reference to your work location or even your neighborhood. We have seen some DOOZIES… including “outsourced lawyers” asking for users to click on links to upload information related to downsized employees, bad actors who claim to have damning data on the victim, and threatening to use social media to reveal them.

Make 2020 the year that you begin to take 20 seconds to review emails before taking any action to determine if they are authentic. Check out how to review emails in some detail below:

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MNS Group Gives Back!

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

MNS Group Gives Back!

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything that we have faced. Our way of living, working, and socializing has completely changed overnight. MNS Group is in awe of the brave men and women in our healthcare system and first responders who are putting their lives on the line each day to protect us.

So that got us thinking what WE can do to help? What can we offer that could make someone’s life easier or provide peace of mind?

The answer? Our BRAINS. Yes, our brains. Over 20 years MNS Group has earned the trust of hundreds of businesses for our technology and business consulting. So, we’ve decided to pay it forward by creating the MNS Group “Gives Back” initiative which provides free technology advice and consulting for businesses and individuals in need.

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COVID-19: BE VIGILANT FOR CYBER SCAMS

Posted on Apr 10, 2020

COVID-19: BE VIGILANT FOR CYBER SCAMS

The global pandemic is open-season for bad actors utilizing technology to prey on individuals. Several mechanisms are being employed where attackers profit from the crisis: phone calls (including robocalls), emails, text messages, fake and phishing websites, malicious ads on reputable sites, and fake apps. These scams/attacks vary greatly in content and sophistication and some may even be specific to a region or town. As always, be wary of any solicitation for personal and/or financial information related to COVID-19.

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