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Can You Spot a Scam
Before It’s Too Late?
Learn how to recognize the warning signs and stay safer online.
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Scams are everywhere.
Every day, people and businesses are targeted by phishing emails,
fake text messages, suspicious phone calls, impersonation scams,
compromised passwords, and other online threats.
And scammers are getting better at making those messages look legitimate. Even large companies with dedicated IT and cybersecurity teams experience breaches, scams, and compromised accounts. No one can promise that you’ll never click the wrong link or encounter a convincing scam. |
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You Don’t Have to Be a Cybersecurity Expert
At Giga Systems, we don’t claim to have all the answers.
But after years of working with technology and helping people and
businesses solve IT problems, we know a thing or two about the
everyday threats people face — and the simple steps that can help
reduce risk.
Sometimes a few simple changes can make a big difference. That’s why, in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Giga Systems is offering a special throughout October. |
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We’ll Customize the Presentation for Your Audience
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Community & Senior Groups
A presentation for a senior or community group might spend
more time discussing:
✓ Common phone, text, and email scams ✓ Impersonation scams ✓ Suspicious requests for money ✓ How to verify who you’re really talking to ✓ Warning signs that something isn’t right ✓ Simple ways to stay safer online |
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Businesses & Employees
For a business or professional organization, we can focus more on:
✓ Recognizing suspicious or fake emails ✓ Phishing links and attachments ✓ Stronger password habits ✓ Password managers ✓ 2FA/MFA and protecting online accounts ✓ What employees should do when something looks suspicious |
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Presentation Details
Who:
Businesses, civic organizations, community groups, senior groups,
and other local organizations.
Length: up to one hour, including examples, discussion, and time for questions. Cost: Normally a $150 value — FREE during October. |
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Schedule Your FREE October Presentation
Don’t miss this Cybersecurity Awareness Month special.
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We’ll handle the tech – so you can focus on your business.
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Password Security for Business
Are Your Business Password Habits Putting Your Company at Risk?
Passwords protect your business, your customers, and your data. The right password habits can make your organization safer without making everyday work harder.
As businesses grow, password management can get complicated quickly. Employees need access to more accounts, credentials get shared, and passwords may end up in spreadsheets, text messages, notebooks, browsers, or sticky notes.
Improving password security does not have to make your team’s work more difficult. In fact, the right approach can make passwords safer, easier to manage, and easier to share securely.
3 Common Password Habits That Can Put a Business at Risk
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Sharing Passwords Insecurely
Sending passwords by email or text can leave credentials sitting in messages long after they were needed. Spreadsheets and shared documents can create similar risks.
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Reusing Passwords
One exposed password can put several accounts at risk when the same password is reused across multiple services.
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Not Knowing Who Has Access
Shared logins make it harder to know who can access what—especially when employees join, change roles, or leave the company.
Strong Passwords Are Only Part of the Solution
Good password security is about more than simply making passwords longer or more complicated.
Unique Passwords
Use a different strong password for every account.
2FA / MFA
Add another layer of protection when signing in.
Passkeys
Use secure passwordless sign-in where supported.
Password Manager
Securely store, organize, generate, and share credentials.
A Password Manager Shouldn’t Become Another IT Project
Choosing password-management software is only one part of the process. It still needs to be configured around how your business actually works.
✔ Recommend the right setup
✔ Organize and migrate credentials
✔ Configure users and permissions
✔ Train your team
✔ Help with onboarding and offboarding
✔ Provide ongoing support
September Special
Free Password Security Consultation
We’ll talk with you about how your business currently stores, shares, and manages passwords, help identify potential risks, and discuss password-management options that may fit your needs.
You don’t need to show us your passwords.
Call 405-877-9090 Email Giga SystemsWe’ll handle the tech — so you can focus on your business.
Oklahoma has passed a new law, Senate Bill 626 (SB 626), which went into effect on January 1st of this year. This law updates how businesses must respond if personal information is exposed in a data breach. The goal of the law is straightforward: to protect people’s personal information and ensure businesses respond responsibly when issues occur.
🔐 What Is SB 626?
SB 626 updates Oklahoma’s existing data breach rules. It applies to any business or organization that handles personal information for Oklahoma residents. The law addresses the following:
- What information businesses are responsible for protecting
- Who must be notified if data is exposed
- The importance of having basic security practices in place
👤 What Information Is Protected?
The law expands what counts as sensitive personal information. If this type of information is exposed, businesses may be required to provide notification. Protected information includes:
- Social Security numbers
- Login usernames and passwords
- Financial account access information
- Biometric data such as fingerprints or facial recognition
📬 What Happens If There’s a Breach?
If personal data is compromised, businesses are required to notify affected individuals within a reasonable time frame so they can take steps to protect themselves. If a large number of people are affected, the Oklahoma Attorney General must also be notified.
The good news: SB 626 is not intended to punish businesses that make a reasonable effort to protect customer and employee data. Instead, the law recognizes and supports businesses that take practical steps to maintain secure systems and respond appropriately if an issue occurs.
🏪 What This Means for Small Businesses (and What You Can Do Now)
Simple preventative measures can both improve security and help reduce potential penalties in the event of a data breach. These steps include:
- Keeping computers and software up to date
- Using antivirus and other security tools
- Training employees on basic cybersecurity awareness
- Using strong passwords and proper access controls
- Having a basic plan in place in case a security issue occurs
Regardless of the law, implementing these practices now helps protect your business immediately. In addition to supporting compliance, these steps can reduce downtime, prevent data loss, and minimize operational disruptions.
✅ The Bottom Line
SB 626 is about being prepared, transparent, and protecting trust.
Most businesses don’t need major changes—just good security habits and the right support.
📞 How Giga Systems Can Help
Giga Systems helps businesses stay secure and prepared by providing system monitoring, security updates, antivirus protection, and managed IT services. If you would like assistance reviewing your current systems or improving your security posture, our team is here to help.