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The FTC Safeguards Rule: Explained

December 12, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission’s Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, or Safeguards Rule, was created to protect the private information of your customers. This complex rule applies to “financial institutions subject to the FTC’s jurisdiction” (source). Certain types of businesses have recently been reclassified. As of June 9, 2023, the following industries (and several others) will be subject […]

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Working with WYRE on Wire Fraud

November 16, 2022

For any business, waking up to a wire fraud incident can be devastating. Money is missing, the network is compromised, and trust is broken. When your business is a WYRE client, however, a simple phone call is all it takes to begin the process of rebuilding. The Discovery Process When WYRE is alerted to a […]

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White Paper: Top 3 Network Problems and Their Solutions

November 14, 2022

Updated June 2023.   When you think about your network, what comes to mind? How easy it is to use? How frustrating? If you’re ready to learn about the three most common network issues-and how to fix them-keep reading! (Be sure to look out for the bonus at the end!) Read The White Paper

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What Is Malware?

October 24, 2022

Chances are, the term malware has crossed your newsfeed recently. But what exactly is it? And why should you care? Malware is malicious code that finds its way onto your computer or network. Its intent is “to destroy data, run destructive or intrusive programs, or otherwise compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim’s […]

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WYRE Is Hiring!

October 21, 2022

NOTE: As of January 2023, we have filled all positions. Thanks for your interest!   About Us: WYRE Technology is a Chattanooga-based IT managed service provider. We empower businesses through technology, providing proven solutions to the most pressing technology issues and time-consuming tasks. Our services include cybersecurity; IT support; network engineering; server infrastructure projects; user […]

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WYRE Is a TechX Awards Finalist

September 14, 2022

WYRE Technology is a finalist for Technology Company of the Year 2022. The results of the award will be announced at the third annual Chattanooga Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards on September 15.

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Zoom Phone

September 6, 2022

If you want to make WYRE cofounder Tyler York smile, ask him about Zoom Video Communications, Inc. A veteran in the IT industry, York has worked on business phone systems for years. When looking for a system for his new company, WYRE Technology, he wanted a service that could provide complete mobility with ease of […]

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How to Create Strong Passwords

April 25, 2022

Updated April 4, 2023. Identity theft. Ransomware. Data breach. Malware. Brute-force attack. If you’re familiar with any of these terms, chances are your stomach hurts just reading them. But being afraid doesn’t stop them from happening. With each passing year, security threats grow stronger, targeting more businesses. What are cybercriminals looking for? Credentials. In its […]