Just when you think you’ve got your cybersecurity locked down, cybercriminals find a new way to sneak in.

This time, they don’t need your password. That’s right — there’s a new scam in town, and it’s targeting professional service businesses just like yours. Whether you run a law firm, dental office, CPA firm, or therapy practice, if your team uses Microsoft accounts, you could be vulnerable.

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🚨 What’s the New Threat?

Cybercriminals are exploiting something called a “device code” — a feature meant to make logging in easier. But in the wrong hands, it opens the door to your data without needing a username or password.

This method bypasses traditional phishing tactics and can fool even the most cautious employees. All it takes is one moment of trust, and suddenly, your entire system is exposed.

🧠 How It Works (In Simple Terms)

Let’s skip the tech jargon. Here’s what’s happening:

  1. The hacker tricks someone into entering a “device code” on what looks like a legitimate Microsoft site.
  2. The code gives the attacker behind-the-scenes access — without needing login credentials.
  3. From there, they can read emails, access files, and move laterally through your system.

And the worst part? You may not even know it’s happening.

🔐 What You Can Do Right Now

If your business relies on Microsoft 365 or cloud-based tools, now’s the time to tighten up your defenses. Here’s what we recommend:

✅ Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) — but not just any MFA. Make sure it’s phishing-resistant.
✅ Train your staff — especially around how “device codes” work and why they’re dangerous.
✅ Partner with a local IT expert — like Synergy Computing — to monitor, detect, and block suspicious activity before it becomes a breach.

📍 Local Businesses Are Prime Targets

Professional service firms in Santa Barbara are especially attractive to hackers. Why? You hold sensitive data — legal, financial, medical, or confidential client info. And many firms don’t have in-house IT staff or advanced cybersecurity protections in place.

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🎯 Need Peace of Mind? Let’s Talk.

At Synergy Computing, we specialize in protecting businesses just like yours — so you never have to worry about cybersecurity surprises.

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Let’s talk about where your vulnerabilities might be — and how we can lock them down fast.

Because at the end of the day, your IT should be like electricity: always on, never a problem.