Many small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners assume hackers only target large corporations with massive budgets and extensive customer databases. Unfortunately, that belief and several other cybersecurity myths create the perfect opportunities for cybercriminals. SMBs are often the easiest targets because they tend to have fewer defenses, limited IT staff, and a false sense of…
For small and mid-sized businesses, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are more than just high-traffic shopping days; they are annual stress tests for your e-commerce operations, website infrastructure, and cyber defenses. Implementing the right e-commerce tips now can help prevent slow checkouts, website outages, and security breaches that could cost thousands in lost revenue, damage…
Cloud disaster recovery has become an essential part of every company’s continuity plan. Cloud technology has transformed how organizations store, access, and protect their data. Platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud make it easy to scale operations and collaborate from anywhere. However, even the most reliable cloud services can experience disruptions, and when…
The holidays are great for business, but they’re also prime time for hackers. As companies focus on fulfilling orders and supporting customers, hackers launch targeted social engineering attacks to exploit human trust. These scams often appear harmless at first glance, but a single wrong click can expose sensitive company or customer data or, worse, compromise…
The thought of someone remotely taking control of your car while you’re driving, shutting down your brakes, or even tracking your every move, sounds like something out of a movie. But this is real life, and automotive hacking is the latest example of a cybersecurity vulnerability being exploited right now. In June 2024, KIA revealed…
Ransomware isn’t just a problem for large corporations; small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are being targeted more frequently, and many aren’t prepared. How does ransomware work? In this blog, we’ll walk through a realistic, step-by-step ransomware attack in a typical office. You’ll see how the malware can infiltrate systems, disrupt operations, and shut down systems.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has steadily integrated into our daily lives. Since its early development in the 1950s, AI has evolved from a theoretical concept into a practical tool that most of us now rely on regularly. We first began to notice its influence in the early 2010s with virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, as…
Running a business today requires owners to juggle countless responsibilities. Add in the ever-changing landscape of IT, along with the growing threats of cyberattacks like ransomware, and it’s easy for both you and your IT team to feel overwhelmed. Your staff is likely buried under support tickets, patch updates, and security alerts. That’s why more…
Phishing remains one of the most widespread and damaging cyber threats facing organizations. In fact, there are an estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails sent per day! As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, companies must stay a step ahead by continually training employees to spot and stop new threats. With the proper phishing training and awareness programs,…
The Internet of Things (IoT) has quickly evolved from a concept of possibility to an integral part of our daily lives. IoT is an awkward-sounding term that refers to the vast network of physical devices, ranging from smart thermostats and wearable fitness trackers to connected cars and industrial sensors, that all collect and exchange data…