Two phishing tricks slipping past multifactor authentication, and what your team should do about them.
Our team has handled a wave of these two phishing attempts in local inboxes over the past few weeks. Both are built to get past multi-factor authentication, not just a weak password. Here is how each one works and what to tell your staff today.
<h5>1. The Fake Voicemail That Steals Your Microsoft Password</h5>
The email looks routine. It says you missed a call and includes a button or attachment to "listen" to the voicemail. The file name often mimics an audio clip, something like a music note next to "New-Voicemail.mp3."
Multi-factor authentication is still worth having, but it is not a guarantee on its own. If a message asks you to sign in to hear a voicemail, review a document or approve a request you did not expect, stop and verify it with your IT team before you click anything.
Biz Technology Solutions provides managed cybersecurity services powered by a 24/7 Security Operations Center staffed with cybersecurity professionals. If you would like a second set of eyes on what is reaching your users' inboxes, get in touch.

The Voicemail That Wasn't and the Email "You" Never Sent

Two phishing attempts in local inboxes over the past few weeks. Both built to get past multi-factor authentication, not just a weak password.

North Carolina's aerospace and advanced manufacturing corridor, from the Charlotte metro through Mooresville and beyond, has been attracting exactly the kind of growing manufacturers the defense supply chain needs: companies scaling capacity, adding precision capabilities, and winning their first prime contracts. If that describes your business, there is a compliance requirement now sitting between you and that next contract that did not exist a few years ago, and it is worth understanding before it shows up in a solicitation you are trying to win.
As of November 10, 2025, CMMC requirements began appearing in new DoD solicitations. Starting November 10, 2026, Phase 2 raises the bar further: most contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will require formal, third-party Level 2 certification from an accredited C3PAO rather than a self-assessment. For a growing manufacturer trying to win new defense work, this means CMMC status is no longer background compliance. It is a gating requirement contracting officers are instructed to check before they can award you anything.
For companies actively bidding on new programs or scaling relationships with existing primes, this changes the calculus. A contract you are well positioned to win on technical merit and price can still be closed to you if your CMMC status is not in place when the award decision is made.
The level you need depends entirely on what information you handle, not your company's size or how new you are to defense work. If you are only handling Federal Contract Information, basic administrative or logistics data, Level 1's 15 foundational practices likely apply. If a prime is sharing technical drawings, specifications, or engineering data with you, which is common as manufacturers take on more complex, higher-value work, you are looking at Level 2: full alignment with the 110 security practices across 14 control families in NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2.
Readiness is usually measured in months, not weeks. If a solicitation you want is on the horizon, the time to start the assessment and remediation work is now.

CMMC Compliance: Winning a DoD Contract

Scaling into your first DoD contract in North Carolina? Here is what CMMC Level 2 requires, and why it is now a condition of winning work.

Cyber insurance has become an important part of business risk management. As cyberattacks, ransomware, data breaches, phishing, and business email compromise continue to affect organizations of every size, many businesses are looking to cyber insurance as a way to help reduce financial exposure.
But getting cyber insurance, renewing a policy, or filing a successful claim is no longer as simple as filling out a basic application.
Insurance providers increasingly want to see that your business is taking cybersecurity seriously. That means having documented policies, defined security practices, and proof that your organization is actively working to protect sensitive data.
One of the most important documents in that process is a Written Information Security Program, often called a WISP.
If you are preparing for a renewal and are not sure your documentation will stand up to underwriting questions, our team can review where you are today and help you close the gaps.

Cyber Insurance Wants Proof. Your WISP Helps Provide It.

Cyber insurance can help transfer some risk, while a WISP helps document how your business is working to reduce that risk in the first place.

Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support on January 12, 2027. After that date, Microsoft ends standard support for the product. That includes regular security updates through the normal lifecycle.
That deadline matters. However, your business should not wait for the final date. Server replacement projects need planning, testing, budgeting, and scheduling. Also, hardware delays and pricing changes can slow the process.
So, now is the time to act. This guide explains the steps your business should take now.
Start with a complete inventory. Your team needs to know where the end-of-life Windows Servers are still running. Check physical servers, virtual servers, backup systems, and remote locations.
Biz Technology Solutions can help your business assess its Windows Server systems, review replacement options, and build a practical migration plan that fits your budget and your operating calendar.

10 Steps to take for Windows Server End of Life

Biz Tech can help your business assess Windows Server systems, review replacement options, and build a practical migration plan.

Spring is a natural time to reset and get organized. While most businesses focus on physical spaces, it is just as important to take a closer look at your IT environment. Using a cyber hygiene checklist can help you identify risks, improve visibility, and ensure your systems are properly maintained.
Over time, systems accumulate unnecessary access, outdated configurations, and overlooked risks. These issues may not cause immediate problems, but they can quietly increase your exposure to security threats and operational inefficiencies.
A focused "spring cleaning" of your cyber hygiene can help reduce risk, improve visibility, and ensure your technology is supporting your business effectively.
Cybersecurity is not just about major tools and large investments. It is also about consistent, everyday practices that reduce risk over time.

Spring Cleaning for Your IT Environment

Take a proactive approach to cybersecurity with a simple cyber hygiene checklist that reduces risk and improves visibility.

Many organizations using Microsoft 365 struggle with a fundamental question: where should business documents actually be stored?
At first glance, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams can seem interchangeable. In reality, choosing the wrong location can lead to data loss, access issues, compliance gaps, and long-term operational inefficiencies.
Understanding the difference between personal storage and shared business storage is essential for protecting your data and enabling effective collaboration.
A simple way to think about it: OneDrive is personal storage. OneDrive is designed for individual use. This includes drafts, working files, notes, and documents that are still in progress. It supports productivity at the individual level but is not intended to serve as a long-term repository for company data.

OneDrive vs. SharePoint vs. Teams: Where Should Your Business Files Live?

Learn the differences between OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, and where your business files should live for better security and collaboration.

Cyber threats continue to evolve in both volume and sophistication. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) plays a critical role in helping businesses detect threats early, respond effectively, and meet modern cyber insurance requirements. For most organizations, the challenge is not just preventing attacks, but detecting them early, responding effectively, and demonstrating strong security practices to stakeholders, including cyber insurance providers.
One of the most effective tools for achieving this is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
A well-implemented SIEM solution gives your business greater visibility, faster response capabilities, and stronger alignment with modern cybersecurity and cyber insurance requirements.
Security Information and Event Management is a centralized platform that collects and analyzes security data across your entire IT environment.

How SIEM Strengthens Your Cybersecurity Strategy

A well-implemented SIEM solution gives your business greater visibility, faster response capabilities, and stronger alignment with modern cyber insurance requirements.