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Cyber Hygiene Isn’t Optional Anymore: How To Clean Up Your Risk

September 08, 2025

In the fight against cyber threats, mastering the fundamentals is crucial. According to IBM's 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, an alarming 82% of data breaches involved cloud-stored information, most of which could...

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Windows 10 Support Ending Next Month! Here’s What It Means For You

September 01, 2025

Attention: Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. Although your Windows 10 PC will continue to function beyond this date, Microsoft will cease providing essential services like...

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Is Your Business Training AI How To Hack You?

August 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is generating tremendous buzz—and for excellent reasons. Innovative tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are revolutionizing business operations by automating...

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Why Phishing Attacks Spike In August

August 18, 2025

As you and your team return from vacation, remember that cybercriminals never take a break. Recent research from ProofPoint and Check Point reveals a surge in phishing attacks during summer months. Here's how to stay...

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The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

August 11, 2025

Think cyberattacks only target massive corporations? Think again. Small businesses are now the prime targets for cybercriminals because they often have weaker defenses and are more likely to pay ransoms. Unlike...

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Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In

August 04, 2025

Cybercriminals have evolved their tactics to target small businesses more effectively. Instead of forcing entry, they now gain access using stolen credentials—your login information. This method, known as an...

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Business Interrupted: The Unexpected Disaster Your IT Provider Should Be Planning For

July 28, 2025

Unexpected power failures, cyberattacks, hardware malfunctions, and natural catastrophes often strike without notice, severely impacting small businesses. While many believe that simply having backups is sufficient,...

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Your Phone Can Be Tracked – And It’s Easier Than You Think

July 21, 2025

Most of us carry our phones everywhere, trusting them with everything from passwords to private business conversations. But here's the unsettling truth: phone tracking is far more common - and easier - than most...

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The Compliance Blind Spot: What You’re Missing Could Cost You Thousands

July 14, 2025

Many small business owners mistakenly believe that regulatory compliance concerns only large corporations. However, in 2025, this misconception is dangerously outdated. As regulations tighten across industries, small...

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