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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · 24d

So, bye-bye, says my IT guy
Windows 10 goes away and the time flew on by
And them good ol' boys still running 7 and '95
Singin', "This'll be the day that it dies
This'll be the day that it dies"

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · 27d

As this week wraps up, our Level II Tech, Chris, has now officially been with North Branch Tech for 4 years! Chris is known for his attention detail with all things tech, always seeing both the small and large picture when helping any of our wonderful clients! Thank you for 4 full years with NBTech!

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Oct 7

We have a client who is a HUGE fan of pinball! I was impressed with Gemini's ability to generate this NBTech-themed pinball machine!

North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Sep 19

Just a heads up, everyone! There's a recall on some Anker power banks because certain models seem to enjoy exploding and catching on fire. Whoops. If you own one of these models, be sure to bring it to a recycling center that can properly dispose of it.
www.theverge.com/news/781072/...

Anker’s recent power bank recall involves over 481,000 units

Stop using the recalled power banks immediately and properly dispose of them.

www.theverge.com

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jul 3

Happy 4th of JulAI? everyone? We hope everyone has a safe and fantastic 4th of July weekend! Let's also take the time to laugh at how bad and nonsensical AI slop can be! (Generated moments ago with Gemini— ugh)

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jul 3

‼️⚠️WIDESPREAD PHISHING EMAIL ALERT⚠️‼️
Please be aware of a malicious email that has been rapidly circulating around the internet. This email is NOT to be trusted. Do not reply to it, do not click on any links in this email, and do not open the attachments. www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-...

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 24

TODAY marks one full year since NBTech welcomed the charismatic and ambitious Liam Hogan to our team! Liam has a diverse background with being a firefighter, a web dev, and being the one who handles the bulk of our break/fix work! We are very thankful to have him on our team! Congrats, Liam!

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 24

Our incredible Operations Manager and Co-Owner, Jen Sweeney has been a full time North Branch Techie for SIX full years now! She OWNS that word 'Operations' and keeps us all headed in the right direction! Congrats, Jen, on six years at North Branch Tech, and thank you for all that you do!

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 19

This year marks the fourth anniversary since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in Texas that all slaves were proclaimed free, nearly 3 years after Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation: https://nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.

nmaahc.si.edu

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 18

‼️MASSIVE PASSWORD BREACH!!‼️

Be safe, not sorry! Update your passwords now, and determine a schedule for updating them periodically. Also, be sure to have MFA enabled wherever possible for added security!

www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...

16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked — Act Now

Change all your account passwords now — don’t wait: 16 billion credentials are confirmed as having been leaked.

www.forbes.com

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 10

Yes. AI is actually terrifying. It can be helpful with certain things, but what it actually means is that data harvesting is now jacked up on the strongest steroids it has ever had and cybersecurity needs to be taken way more seriously than ever before.

www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Jun 8

⚠️PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️

This scam has been making its rounds! Be aware, spread awareness, and don't be a victim!

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 28

‼️Another Cybersecurity breach for ScreenConnect‼️
"ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers"

www.crn.com/news/channel...

ConnectWise Confirms ScreenConnect Cyberattack, Says Systems Now Secure: Exclusive

ConnectWise did not disclose information about when the data breach occurred, as well as the number of MSPs or end users impacted by the breach.

www.crn.com

North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 28

We value education! …and since so many of these free courses offered by Harvard include courses in cybersecurity, we'd like to remind (or perhaps inform!) everyone that these free courses exist! Check them out!
https://pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free

Catalog of Courses

Browse the latest courses from Harvard University

pll.harvard.edu

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 27

It's important to understand the limitations and proper use of AI. Understand that AI is a huge source of blatant misinformation and you should never share private info with any AI model. There's more information in the following article:

www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...

AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution - Poynter

From viral shrimp messiahs to fake news popes, AI is warping how we see the world — and what we believe

www.poynter.org

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 26

North Branch Tech is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We are grateful for those who have served our nation, and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. We remember and honor them today.
🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #ThankYou 🇺🇸

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 14

‼️DATA BREACH ALERT‼️
If you use the PC gaming platform known as Steam, it'll be a great idea to update your password as roughly two thirds of all Steam accounts would be affected by this! Be safe, not sorry!

More details at the link:
www.xda-developers.com/89-million-s...

#Cybersecurity

89 million Steam account details just got leaked, so now's a good time to change your password

We're still not sure how it even happened.

www.xda-developers.com

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · May 12

Consumers are the ones who pay for tariffs. If you've got time to spare, there's an in-depth video by Gamers Nexus with creator Steve Burke meeting with reps from companies that create and resell tech. This video shows the impact tariffs have on the prices you pay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W_m...

The Death of Affordable Computing | Tariffs Impact & Investigation

YouTube video by Gamers Nexus

www.youtube.com

North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 22

‼️‼️EMAIL PHISHING ALERT ‼️‼️

"Johnson noted that the email was sent from no-reply*accounts.google.com and that it was actually signed by accounts*google*com. He also noted that Gmail didn’t show any warnings in the email." (@ and . replaced with *)

www.androidauthority.com/google-phish...

PSA: Got a weird email from Google? Read this before opening.

A new phishing email attack has surfaced, and these messages are somehow authenticated by Google. But how is that possible?

www.androidauthority.com

Reposted by North Branch Tech

North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 9

⏰ Time is ticking!

Windows 10 end-of-life is October 14th, 2025!

➡️ Contact North Branch Tech to find out if your current device is ready for Windows 11. If so, our expert team can seamlessly handle the upgrade for you.

Stay secure & up-to-date!

#Windows10 #Windows11 #UpgradeNow

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 14

With AI, the threat actors have tools more powerful than anything they have had before. AI can automate stealing login credentials, including sensitive data, putting you at financial risk. Proactive 24×7 cybersecurity is your best defense.

www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks...

#Cybersecurity

Why We Need Proactive Security in the Age of AI

New study shows that artificial intelligence creates bigger threats to credential security, making traditional migration tools less effective.

www.darkreading.com

North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 9

🤯 Website ALERT! 🤯 Huge appreciation to our rockstar Operations Manager & co-owner at NBTech, Jen, for an awesome website redesign! 🔥

Seriously. Check it out! 👇
www.northbranchtech.com

#newwebsite #websitedesign #nbtech #amazingwork #digital #checkitout

Home

NBTech Home Page

www.northbranchtech.com

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 9

⏰ Time is ticking!

Windows 10 end-of-life is October 14th, 2025!

➡️ Contact North Branch Tech to find out if your current device is ready for Windows 11. If so, our expert team can seamlessly handle the upgrade for you.

Stay secure & up-to-date!

#Windows10 #Windows11 #UpgradeNow

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 4

Fake Google Ads are being used in malvertising scams; stay alert to avoid falling victim to these traps.

#MalvertisingScams #OnlineSafetyTips #StayVigilant

thehackernews.com/2025/02/malv...

Malvertising Scam Uses Fake Google Ads to Hijack Microsoft Advertising Accounts

Malvertising targets Microsoft advertisers via fake Google ads, stealing credentials with phishing pages mimicking ads.microsoft.com.

thehackernews.com

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North Branch Tech @northbranchtech.com · Apr 1

We LOVE Greenway Institute!

Always glad to see them getting recognition!

vtdigger.org/2025/04/01/g...

Greenway Institute: Growing green jobs in the Green Mountain State - VTDigger

A start-up engineering college is bringing students to Vermont — and instilling the values that make Vermont special. Greenway Institute welcomes those interested in engineering a sustainable future t...

vtdigger.org