Cybersecurity is making headlines, and so is RYMARK. Last week, CBS Minnesota turned to RYMARK IT’s Solutions Architect, Andy Roehrs, for expert insight on a story that affects us all: the surge of junk texts and phishing emails invading our phones and inboxes.

RYMARK in the Spotlight

Viewers heard directly from Andy as he explained what happens when you hit “Report Junk” on suspicious messages:

“When you report a text or email as junk, typically, it’s going to go to whatever service provider
you’re using. It helps to train their models on detection of those messages coming through.”

That means every time you report a suspicious message, you’re not just protecting yourself, you’re helping providers like Apple, Google, and Microsoft build smarter defences against cybercriminals.

Andy also stressed the importance of blocking senders:

“A lot of times, the procedure when you report something as junk, the next step will be to ask
you if you want to block that sender. You do want to block that sender.”

Why This Matters

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated every day. As Andy explained, there’s no way to stop every junk message from arriving: “Just like anyone can send a letter to your mailbox, anyone can send a text or email to your phone number or address.”

That is why awareness, education, and strong cybersecurity strategies are more important than ever.

RYMARK’s Role in the Fight Against Cybercrime

While reporting junk helps improve filters over time, businesses need more than just vigilance. RYMARK delivers advanced protection through:

• Next-gen filtering systems to stop phishing before it reaches employees

• Threat intelligence monitoring to catch scams early

• Employee training programs to build stronger human firewalls

• Incident response expertise to minimize impact if an attack breaks through

The Bottom Line

This feature shines a spotlight on an important truth: cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a daily habit and a business priority.

With experts like Andy Roehrs leading the conversation, RYMARK is proud to be on the front lines of protecting businesses across Minnesota.

👉 Stay tuned for more insights from our team, and if your business is ready to strengthen its defences, RYMARK is here to help.