Picture this: one employee accidentally clicks on a phishing link, enters their password, and suddenly your entire business is at risk. It’s a familiar story—and one we explore in our Common Cyber Threats Survival Guide. For small businesses, it only takes one weak password to open the door to a major cyberattack. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in—an easy, low-cost way to lock that door tight.
We get it. When you’re running a small business, every dollar counts. So when you see a low-cost IT services package, it’s tempting to think, “Perfect—this covers the basics, and I’ll save some money.”
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On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance.
You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing your bags, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting something like:
If your only touchpoint with your IT provider is when it’s time to renew a contract, you’re missing an opportunity.
It’s a quiet summer morning. Half the team’s out on vacation. The rest are checking emails from coffee shops, cabins, or hotel rooms.
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Let’s say your team’s on a deadline. Someone downloads a free project management app to “get things done faster.” Another saves files to their personal Google Drive to work from home. No big deal, right?
When most people think about cybersecurity threats, they picture phishing emails, weak passwords, or malware—not the office printer.
But here’s the truth: printers are one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in small businesses today. They handle confidential data all day long—payroll, contracts, client records—and they’re often left wide open for hackers to exploit.
Summer travel season is here, and for cybercriminals, that means opportunity.
One of the most common scams we’re seeing right now involves fake booking confirmation e-mails. These messages look like they’re coming from real companies — airlines, hotels, rental car agencies — and they’re convincing enough to fool even experienced travelers.