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KRS Newsletter - May 2026

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KRS TECH CHRONICLES MAY 2026 Insider Tips to Make Your Business Run Faster, Easier and More Profitably

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from the KRS IT Team! With everything moving a little faster this time of year, it’s easy to overlook the small things that can turn into bigger problems. From scams that are catching teams off guard, to leadership habits that strengthen your business from within, to the surprising ways everyday tech (even at home) stacks up against cyber threats. This month’s newsletter brings a fresh perspective to it all! Consider this your quick check-in for the season. A May momentum boost: a little insight, a little awareness, and a reminder that staying ahead doesn’t happen by accident. And if you know a business that could use that extra edge, our referral program is always here to reward you for sharing.

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THREE BUSINESS SCAMS

Your Team Might Fall For This Week

Most cyber incidents don’t begin with obvious warning signs or dramatic system failures. They begin with something that looks like it belongs in a normal workday. A quick text about a small charge. A notification that a document was shared. An email that appears to come from a trusted contact asking for a simple update. Today’s scams are designed to blend in, not stand out. They rely on timing, context and the assumption that if something looks routine, it’s probably safe. As you read through these examples, consider one honest question: Would everyone on your team recognize the risk before reacting? The toll road (or parking fee) text

This monthly publication is provided courtesy of Josiv Krstinovski President of IT Company. Our Mission: At the end of the day, it’s simple: every client deserves enterprise-level security. No shortcuts, no compromises. I’d rather invest more on our end than to let a client go unprotected. That’s the standard I hold myself and our entire team to. Anything less isn’t leadership, it’s negligence.

A text arrives: “You have an unpaid toll balance of $6.99. Pay within 12 hours.” It names a real toll system, the amount feels harmless and clicking the link feels efficient. The problem is that the link leads to a convincing payment page built to capture card details or personal information.

They click, log in and move on. Except that login page may be harvesting credentials, giving an attacker access to your cloud environment. Guardrail that helps: If a file wasn’t expected, don’t click the email link. Log into the platform directly. Real files will be there. Restrict external sharing and enable login alerts for extra protection. The email that’s written too well Phishing emails aren’t sloppy anymore They’re polished, specific and aligned with real vendors or internal roles. They sound calm and professional, often requesting payment updates or credential verification. Because they mirror everyday communication, they prompt action before doubt surfaces.

Guardrail that helps: Any request involving credentials, payments or sensitive data gets verified through a second channel. Hover over the sender’s Guardrail that helps: Legitimate toll agencies addresses. Treat urgency itself as a don’t demand payment via text. Businesses warning sign. should set the rule: No payments through links. Employees must go directly to What This Comes Down To the official site or app to pay. The risk isn’t careless employees. It’s systems that assume everyone will always slow down under pressure. If a ‘Your file is ready’ single rushed click could interrupt your An employee gets an email saying a document operations, the answer isn’t better was shared through a familiar platform. The instincts. It’s a stronger framework that branding looks correct. The format matches helps your team make the right call other notifications they’ve received before. every time.

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