We Define IT Consulting

We Define IT Consulting has been serving the Brooklyn, Northwestern PA, Western and Central New York area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Why MFA is the Most Important Security Step You'll Take This Year

Why MFA is the Most Important Security Step You'll Take This Year

While still critical to get right, passwords aren’t nearly as secure as you would expect them to be. They can be guessed (especially if proper password practices haven’t been followed), stolen in data breaches, or phished from a well-meaning—albeit shortsighted—employee.

Passwords are basically the lock built into the front door of a building. They’re enough to keep out honest people, but what about the people who are willing to go to the deep web and 3D print the master key to the type of lock you use?

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Cybercriminals Can Use AI to Their Advantage, Too… Watch Out for Prompt Hacking Attacks

Cybercriminals Can Use AI to Their Advantage, Too… Watch Out for Prompt Hacking Attacks

Did you know that during World War II, Allied codebreakers didn't just crack the German Enigma code with pure math? They also used clever tricks, like baiting the Germans into sending predictable messages, to expose the machine's inner workings. History proves this approach worked then, and (unfortunately) continues to work now.

This art of manipulating a system to reveal its secrets has found a new, high-tech home in the world of artificial intelligence. It's called prompt hacking, and it's essentially a form of digital social engineering aimed directly at the AI models businesses are starting to rely on.

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How to Use Google Forms for Fun (and Profit!)

How to Use Google Forms for Fun (and Profit!)

We’re all about proactive business technology support. That means we’re always on the lookout for tools that help you work smarter, not harder. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your first Google Form:

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Mouse Clicks

5 Ways to Maximize Your Mouse Clicks

Are you making the most out of every single mouse click you make? The navigation peripheral has a lot of hidden functionality that you might not realize exists. Today, we want to go over some of the ways you can make each mouse click matter just a little bit more, as well as how you can use these tricks to save a little time and be a bit more productive.

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There’s Nothing Worse Than A Reactive IT Strategy

There’s Nothing Worse Than A Reactive IT Strategy

Your business’ relationship with IT has a direct correlation to how well it operates. If your technology fails, your business suffers productivity losses, as well as financial ones due to decreased reliability in the eyes of customers and clients. One of the best ways to ensure you’re following through on the promises you make to your customers is to implement a proactive IT strategy to replace the reactive approaches seen in the past.

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