<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sevendesk IT Services Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are trusted and certified IT people, here to help you in your Tech issues.]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/blogs</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:07:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.craftedbyhumans.io/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sevendesk’s Cyber Alert!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sevendesk’s Cyber Alert! Scammers are sending scam emails from addresses that look strikingly genuine. ⚠️ Nope, not what you think. Thought that email was from Microsoft? Look closer.  Zoom in....zoom in more! It's from rnicrosoft(.)com, not microsoft(.)com! Same logo, same design, but a complete scam! Scammers are swapping "m" with "rn". Other look-alikes to watch for: - arnazon(.)com - rneta(.)com - telegrarn(.)com Sometimes you just have to question everything!]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/sevendesk-s-cyber-alert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f3d9afa6f2484f3c96da42</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_fba322d60c5246edadec849711d78dc0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_583,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect Yourself from Tech Support Scams: A Guide for Small Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Tech Support Scam Landscape Protect Yourself from Tech Support Scams: A Guide for Small Businesses Tech support scammers have developed a sophisticated method to inject fake phone numbers into official websites of major companies like Apple, PayPal, Netflix, Microsoft, HP, and Bank of America. This tactic exploits Google ads that appear at the top of search results for these brands' support pages. When users click on these sponsored links, they are redirected to the...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/new-scam-alert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a5cd38e258c875dfd4d11e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:28:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Custom Domain Setup Made Easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, I’ll guide you through setting up a custom domain for Microsoft 365. If you’ve recently subscribed to any of the Microsoft 365 business plans, you’ll likely want to link your company’s domain name to the service. This enables you to create login identities using your company domain, such as yourname@yourcompanyname.com, instead of the default yourname@your-tenant.onmicrosoft.com format. To configure a custom domain, navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center  after logging...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/how-to-configure-a-custom-domain-with-microsoft-365</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6864183ef2f431b5b2689ab5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:33:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_0954df42b6234b14bb2308e2e307d691~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_539,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SevenDesk’s Weekly Cyber Alert # 02]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow SevenDesk now on Facebook and get expert insights every SATURDAY keep you and your business secure! Click here! June 7 2025 All about Display Name Spoofing. The screen on a mobile device is much smaller than a laptop or desktop screen. Because of this, less information can fit on the display, so mobile email apps are designed to work with this limitation. Most, or even all, mobile email apps only show the sender’s display name and not their actual email address. This makes it easier...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/finddesk-s-weekly-cyber-alert-02</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851cd0905d47c18c465c472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:16:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_01ba7e3ecd364fb6a0c6794c5fd41168~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber Alert #01: Key Security Updates from SevenDesk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow SevenDesk now on Facebook and get expert insights every SATURDAY keep you and your business secure! Click here! Saturday May 31st 2025 Here are five simple ways to stay safe online and avoid phishing scams: -Check who’s contacting you before clicking or sharing. Scammers now send texts or emails that look like they’re from your bank, Amazon, or even a medical firm, asking you to click a link or fill out forms. Always look at the sender’s email or phone number closely. If it looks weird...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/finddesk-s-weekly-cyber-alert-01</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851c9fc16a1f588221f8719</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:05:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_524442516f6e7375695534~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Critical Security Risks Every SMB Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Article credit:  Gaidar Magdanurov  for  Forbes Business Council When it comes to cyberattacks, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are one of the most vulnerable and frequently targeted organizations, as cybercriminals are drawn to their lax cybersecurity and high dependency on IT systems to keep the businesses going. If a large enterprise can sustain an attack and recover over time, a small business can quickly shut down and, therefore, be more willing to pay cybercriminals to get the IT...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/the-top-five-security-vulnerabilities-of-smbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fbf7e6555ee813e6b425aa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_3d148921c4a14b79b178f2868da27310~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_959,h_539,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Useful excerpts from "How MSPs Can Streamline IT Hardware Procurement for Clients"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taken from Channel Insider's post How is IT hardware typically bought? Businesses typically approach IT hardware procurement in several different ways. The strategy they choose can significantly impact the organization’s technology infrastructure, performance, and overall costs. Below are some of the common methods used to acquire IT hardware: Ad-hoc purchases:  Businesses buy new equipment as needed or when existing devices fail or become outdated. This reactive approach often leads to...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/useful-excerpts-from-how-msps-can-streamline-it-hardware-procurement-for-clients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fbf548c9ecd4484140691c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:39:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_33e2d1f7368c46c5bac40d5e4a7b9d03~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_815,h_327,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Common Phishing Attacks and How to Spot Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taken from document published by  OpenText   Standard Phishing : Broad, non-targeted attempts to steal confidential information by pretending to be an authorized person or organization, usually via emails. Malware Phishing : Involves convincing a user to click a link or download an attachment to install malware on their machine. It is currently the most widely used form of phishing attack. Spear Phishing : Targeted attacks on high-value individuals like CEOs using publicly available...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/11-types-of-phishing-attacks-you-must-keep-in-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fbf3d5c9ecd44841406353</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_308826b0adc44f0eb9d8ffa34ddcdfc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our New Support Sidekick!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Your New Support Sidekick! We’re super excited to introduce our new tech bot - SevenDesk's Tech Support Bot —your 24/7 go-to for instant help! Whether you're stuck on a problem, looking for quick answers, or just need a little guidance, this bot’s got your back. It’s fast, easy to use, and always ready to lend a hand—no waiting around required. Plus, it makes things smoother for everyone by taking some pressure off our team, so we can focus on making your experience even better. With...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/our-new-support-sidekick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f9660ee2fa4bec3f106b4c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:58:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_3aed8aabb07c4b8480175c2c57ab70fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desktop version of MS Teams starts with a white blank screen.]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Restart the Application and Computer Quit Microsoft Teams by right-clicking the Teams icon in your system tray and selecting "Quit". If the icon isn't visible, open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), find Microsoft Teams, and click "End Task". Restart your computer and reopen Teams to check if the issue is resolved. 2. Clear Microsoft Teams Cache Clearing the cache often resolves this issue: Close Teams completely. Press Win + R , type %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams , and press Enter. Delete...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/desktop-version-of-ms-teams-starts-with-a-white-blank-screen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1eada44b1d66b2d308d83</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:16:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_e79189abf09141a8bee4afb66712970f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_495,h_371,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has the advent of cloud computing done to the speed of Tech Innovation as a whole?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big three cloud providers or otherwise called Hyper scalers — AWS, Microsoft Azure and GCP offer scalable computing for everyone, this means startups can massively take advantage of it which means shortage of compute power is not a hindrance for technological innovation. Let me explain what I mean — ultra powerful, ultra reliable, ultra scalable and ultra secure cloud computing resources are available worldwide where there is internet available. This means businesses small and large can...]]></description><link>https://www.sevendesk.ca/post/what-has-the-advent-of-cloud-computing-done-to-the-speed-of-tech-innovation-as-a-whole</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1d612902bb4f1df141273</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a3864_7eaaaba0ea8d4764be58094b32fd2bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_574,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lakshay</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>