Within the last few months, there has been a 600% uptick in phishing attempts, which means people are still falling for these email scams. It’s up to you to stay safe and keep your data protected from bad actors. In this episode of the Geek Freaks Podcast Ron uncovers popular attacks with DropBox, OneDrive, and Michigan State University. He also shares more information on how to stay safe and alert.

While most of us want to return to ‘normal’ or how life was before COVID-19, that’s just not realistic for the world of business. We must move forward and adapt to our new reality. In this episode of the Geek Freaks Podcast, Ron opens up the floor to you all; Agency Owners, Principals, Producers, CSRs, and so on. Let’s talk about what worked and what didn’t with the transition from office to remote work. How will you improve and make changes for 2021, and all of those little stumbling blocks along the way.

It has been 1 year since the release of our very first episode, but 25+ years of Omega Computer Services. We have a great staff and are very fortunate to be where we are right now. Time sure flies by when you’re being geeky. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST Ron reminisces about the start of Omega and explains what sets us apart as a managed service provider for small and medium-sized businesses.

When most people look for a place to eat, they typically try to determine what the restaurant specializes in before deciding to dine in. Studies show that as society continues to move forward, individuals are looking for companies who specialize in what they are looking for, the insurance industry is no different. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Ryan Spalding, CEO of Worthy Insurance Group, on the Insurance Hot Seat to explain how beneficial it is to find a niche for your insurance agency.

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. It’s important to protect your sensitive information now more than ever. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST Ron explains how to spot phishing scams, how they work and why you should partner with someone who can help you stay on high alert for “phishy” activity.

Data is one of the most important assets for any organization, yet most people don’t treat it as such. As most of us return to work after the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are expecting a sprawl of data, as most people were working from home on personal devices. Now is the time to gain control of where your data is located and be fully prepared for the worst-case scenario. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, our very own Ron Harris explains how properly backing up your data could potentially save your agency years’ worth of information.

Cyber criminals don't care about your data, they care about your money. Tricking innocent people with clickbait and malicious code is easier than you think when there are so many news headlines and anxiety in the air. However, there are many ways to protect your business from a ransomware attack during challenging times. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST Ron explains the business of ransomware, how to protect your data from an attack, and why it's important to have a plan in place and a partner you can trust.

Selling insurance can be tricky during a time when everyone has many more important things to worry about, and with good reason. However, now is the perfect time to build trust and establish rapport with prospects, especially since insurance is designed to provide peace of mind. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Precious Norman-Walton, President of the Dallas Chapter of the CPCU Society, on the Insurance Hot Seat to explain how empathy and building relationships will grow your agency during a global pandemic.

As the Michigan stay-at-home order continues to get extended due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Omega is still encouraging employees to practice social distancing. However, as an essential business, we have decided to allow employees to return to the office in staggered shifts as of Monday, May 4 (May the fourth be with us all). In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST Ron and Thomas discuss what it’s like returning to the office after about 6 weeks of working remotely.

As many businesses continue working from home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the U.S., hackers are finding ways to instill fear into the workforce in the form of phishing emails, ransomware, and remote desktop hacks. Now more than ever, it's imperative to protect your agency's data from hackers, especially with the many security risks regarding remote work. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Victor Congionti, Co-Founder/CEO at Proven Data on the Insurance Hot Seat to explain the types of cyber attacks many businesses are currently experiencing, and what security protocols you should implement to prevent these attacks.