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Why Phishing Attacks Spike In August

August 18, 2025

While you and your team return from vacation, cybercriminals remain relentlessly active. Research from ProofPoint and Check Point reveals a notable surge in phishing attacks during the summer months. Here’s how you...

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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 giant corporations? Think again. Today, small businesses are 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 are evolving their tactics against small businesses. Instead of forcing entry, they now quietly slip in using stolen credentials—your login details. This method, known as an identity-based...

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

July 28, 2025

Unexpected power failures, cyber threats, hardware malfunctions, and natural catastrophes can strike without warning, causing severe disruption to small businesses. Many believe that simply having backups is...

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

July 21, 2025

In today's world, our phones are always by our side, safeguarding everything from passwords to confidential business talks. But here's a startling reality: phone tracking is alarmingly widespread and surprisingly...

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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 is only a challenge for large corporations. In 2025, this misconception is more dangerous than ever. With stricter regulations emerging across...

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The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

July 07, 2025

You've heard the phrase: "You get what you pay for." This is especially true in the world of IT services. At first glance, a low-cost managed IT service plan might look appealing—offering reduced monthly...

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The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade

June 23, 2025

Still using Windows 10 on your business computers? Time is running out fast. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. This means no more security updates, bug fixes, or...

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Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s Favorite E-mail

June 16, 2025

Set your out-of-office auto-reply and forget about it. But as you pack for your vacation, beware: your inbox is quietly sending out a message that cybercriminals eagerly anticipate: "Hello! I'm away from the...