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AI Safety Commitment: Your AI, Your Responsibility
On September 29 in Washington, D.C., the leaders of six of the most influential AI companies (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Meta, xAI, and Nvidia) signed a commitment setting the pace for how the industry will develop AI. It is important for you to understand what this...
AI-Powered Scams: How New Hires Become Targets
Starting a new job means a full inbox from day one. HR systems. IT setup instructions. Benefits enrollment. Policy acknowledgments. For most new employees, the first few weeks are spent clicking through a steady stream of onboarding emails from names and platforms...
AI Scams: How a Bank President’s Voice Almost Bankrupted a Bank
No systems were breached. No credentials were stolen. No malware was involved. The attack was a phone call. A VP at a financial institution received what appeared to be a call from the bank president. The request was straightforward. A client needed a funds transfer...
What is Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)
After nearly 10 years, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. This means Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, feature updates, or technical support for the operating system. Your Windows 10 devices will still work,...
Evolving Cyber Threats We Are Seeing in 2025
The world of cybercrime is always changing, and in 2025, threat actors are more strategic and dangerous than ever. While their goal remains the same (make money), the methods have become more aggressive, layered, and damaging. Wire Fraud: The Silent, Costly Threat ...
How Microsoft Teams Clocks Over Half a Million Meeting Minutes Every Minute
Microsoft Teams has become one of the most widely used collaboration platforms in the world, powering meetings, chats, and document sharing for organizations of all sizes. But just how much time do we collectively spend in Teams meetings? Spoiler: Every day, Teams...
Avoid Surprise IT Infrastructure Costs with Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Most businesses know their network hardware won’t last forever. But what catches many off guard is just how expensive and disruptive a network refresh can be. The costs pile up quickly—new equipment, installation, configuration, and lost time. And by the time...
The Do’s and Don’ts During a Cyber Incident
When a cyberattack hits, the first moments are critical. What you do—and just as importantly, what you don’t do—can make the difference between a quick recovery and a costly disaster. ✅ Do: Stay Calm and Follow a Plan Panic leads to poor decisions. The best thing...
Aldridge Names Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth and Elevate Client Experience
Houston, TX, July 9, 2025 – Aldridge, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, proudly announces the appointment of Chris Fridley as Chief Operating Officer. Chris officially joined the Aldridge team on May 12, bringing with him more than 25 years...
5 IT Issues That Cost Manufacturers the Most
In manufacturing, every minute matters. When a CNC machine sits idle, when your ERP system freezes mid-job ticket, or when your operators are staring at a blue screen instead of a work queue—it’s not just frustrating. It’s expensive. 5 IT Issues That Cost...
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How Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Phishing Bypasses the Controls You Depend On
Most phishing attacks are still caught the same way they always have been. A suspicious link, an unusual sender, credentials entered on a page that doesn't quite look right. MFA fires, the attacker is blocked, and the attempt is logged. That model worked reasonably...
Microsoft Lowers Copilot Pricing for Small and Midsize Businesses
Microsoft recently restructured its Copilot licensing to better fit how businesses are actually organized. The most meaningful change for small and midsize organizations is a new lower-cost plan and a promotional rate that runs through June 30, 2026. If you have been...
Microsoft Copilot Just Changed How You Work in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
If you have Microsoft 365 Copilot and you opened Word, Excel, or PowerPoint recently, you may have noticed something different. The Copilot experience you were used to, the one that answered questions and offered suggestions you could choose to accept or ignore, has...
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Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
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North Korea’s $17M Social Engineering Scam Exposed
In 2025, a woman in Arizona pleaded guilty to helping the North Korean government run one of the largest remote worker fraud operations uncovered to date. Three hundred organizations were infiltrated. Seventeen million dollars was generated and funneled to a foreign...
AI-Powered Scams: How New Hires Become Targets
Starting a new job means a full inbox from day one. HR systems. IT setup instructions. Benefits enrollment. Policy acknowledgments. For most new employees, the first few weeks are spent clicking through a steady stream of onboarding emails from names and platforms...
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How Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Phishing Bypasses the Controls You Depend On
Most phishing attacks are still caught the same way they always have been. A suspicious link, an unusual sender, credentials entered on a page that doesn't quite look right. MFA fires, the attacker is blocked, and the attempt is logged. That model worked reasonably...
Microsoft Lowers Copilot Pricing for Small and Midsize Businesses
Microsoft recently restructured its Copilot licensing to better fit how businesses are actually organized. The most meaningful change for small and midsize organizations is a new lower-cost plan and a promotional rate that runs through June 30, 2026. If you have been...
Microsoft Copilot Just Changed How You Work in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
If you have Microsoft 365 Copilot and you opened Word, Excel, or PowerPoint recently, you may have noticed something different. The Copilot experience you were used to, the one that answered questions and offered suggestions you could choose to accept or ignore, has...