For many small businesses, security feels “handled.”
There’s antivirus in place. Systems seem to be working. Nothing major has gone wrong—yet. And when you’re busy running a business, it’s easy to assume that what’s already set up is good enough.
The problem is that security doesn’t stand still. What felt sufficient a few years ago often falls short today—not because of neglect, but because technology, threats, and expectations keep evolving.

When an employee leaves your company—whether on good terms or not—there’s often more at stake than a simple handoff. Laptops, logins, and lingering access can leave cracks in your defenses. These access gaps are one of the most overlooked cybersecurity risks for small businesses—and they can quickly lead to data exposure, account misuse, or even a breach.

In our November newsletter, we shared a quick reminder about shopping local and staying cyber-safe. In this expanded version, we’re taking that message a step further—because supporting local businesses isn’t just good for Albuquerque’s economy, it’s also an opportunity to practice smarter cybersecurity on both sides of the transaction.

This time of year, it’s normal to get a little spooked. Ghosts, goblins, and jump scares are all part of the Halloween fun. But there’s one threat hiding in the dark that’s no joke—and it could be targeting your business without you even knowing it.

If you’re tired of juggling dozens of passwords—or worse, reusing the same one everywhere—you’re not alone. Passwords are one of the biggest pain points in everyday digital life.

Fingerprint scanners. Facial recognition. Voice ID. These aren’t just features on smartphones anymore—they’re showing up in offices, warehouses, and even small retail shops.

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.

Every August, the smell of roasting green chile fills the air in Hatch, New Mexico. It’s a signal that months of planning, planting, and problem-solving are finally paying off for local farmers.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a new mail scam targeting executives across the U.S. Fraudsters are mailing letters that falsely claim to be from the “BianLian Group,” a known ransomware organization.

The FBI and CISA have issued a cybersecurity alert about a ransomware threat called Ghost (Cring), which has been targeting businesses—including small businesses—since 2021.