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Phishing Alert for QuickBooks Customers

By Derek Brown | Published: January 23, 2010
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR QuickBooks Customers: Intuit is receiving reports of individuals receiving fraudulent emails from QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online. The two separate emails ask customers to either download a plug in to assess their security or download a Digital Certificate. Customers should delete either of these emails. As we discover these fraudulent sites (cyber criminals [...]
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Good News for Small Businesses in the Bailout Act

By Derek Brown | Published: June 21, 2009
Small businesses will get a helping hand with some key expenses under President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus plan, signed into law on February 17. Around $282 billion of the bill is devoted to tax cuts, including breaks for small businesses. Some of the highlights include: Small businesses will be able to more quickly deduct the cost [...]
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Security Resources, Articles, and Tips from the Government

By Derek Brown | Published: April 27, 2009
Looking for a website or online resource for Security Tips and Best Practices? Check out the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) OnGuardOnline program, which the FTC began in partnership with cybersecurity experts, online marketers, consumer advocates, and federal officials in 2005. While there, check out the articles and free resources such as videos, games, and downloadable [...]
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