We have been alerted to a zero-day exploit which utilizes malicious Microsoft Office documents which we want to bring to your attention. While these sort of vulnerabilities are always a concern, this vulnerability still relies on tricking a user into opening or downloading the malicious file. Most commonly the threat actors will utilize e-mail attachments, social media links, or file download links … Read More
New pricing for Microsoft 365
On March 1St, 2022, Microsoft will be raising Microsoft 365 prices for the first time in 10 years. The commercial products that will be affected are: Microsoft 365 Business Basic (from $5 to $6 per user), Microsoft 365 Business Premium (from $20 to $22), Office 365 E1 (from $8 to $10), Office 365 E3 (from $20 to $23), Office 365 … Read More
Mimecast Security Breach
You may have heard of the recent security incident reported by Mimecast. This particular compromise, while sophisticated and serious, does not affect any of the Mimecast services Polar Systems typically uses. There was a very small subset of Mimecast services affected, none of which are currently in use within our client base. Fortunately Mimecast was fairly quick to acknowledge the … Read More
Please be aware of Covid-19 Scams
Covid-19 is top of mind for most individuals these days. For many of us, life has changed dramatically. Unfortunately, this has opened a new window for cyber criminals to exploit users, by using this pandemic to get them to click, or download information. Here is a good article from one of our AV partners to help keep you and your … Read More
Polar Systems in the news!
Exciting news! In November Polar Systems was asked to be one of four thought leaders around Cyber Security in a round table discussion to be published in the Portland Business Journal. Our very own Kenny Franklin was one of the four expert panelists joining leaders from Comcast, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, and Brown and Brown Insurance. Check out the Portland Business … Read More
Windows 7 hits EOL January 2020
Most likely you’ve heard that Windows 7 is hitting End of life January 2020, you might think there is plenty of time to upgrade to Windows 10 or replace old computers with Windows 10 PC’s. Don’t wait till the last minute, avoid the stress and get this taken care of now. What does this mean? No technical Support No software … Read More
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Discovered
Many of you may have seen the recent warning regarding some newly discovered vulnerabilities in various Microsoft Windows versions. Links to learn more about the vulnerabilities are below: Microsoft warns Windows 10 users to update immediately Patch new wormable vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Services (CVE-2019-1181/1182) CVE-2019-1181 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2019-1182 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability … Read More
Polar Systems, Inc. Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark+
Validation that Polar Systems, Inc., uses industry accepted security best practices West Linn, Oregon, May 15th, 2019 – Polar Systems, Inc., an IT consulting & Managed Service Provider, announced today it has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA, the non-profit association for world’s information technology (IT) industry. The CompTIA Security Trustmark+ validates that Polar Systems, Inc. uses the security … Read More
Windows Server 2008 hits end of support Jan. 14, 2020
Prepare for Windows Server 2008 End of Support Extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 ends January 14. 2020. Microsoft will no longer release security updates, which may expose you to security attacks or make you out of compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA, ITAR and GDPR. Avoid business disruptions and use this as an … Read More
Polar Systems, Inc. Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
West Linn, Oregon, February 19th, 2019 – Polar Systems, Inc., announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Polar Systems to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed services. These services help customers improve operational efficiencies, maximize … Read More