If your business relies on technology—and let’s be honest, what business doesn’t?—unexpected downtime can be more than just an inconvenience. It can cost thousands in lost productivity and sales. Just look at what happened to MGM when their systems went down: key cards stopped working, casinos shut down, and even restaurant reservations were unavailable. That fiasco cost them millions.
Tax season is stressful enough without cybercriminals trying to steal your data or scam your business. Unfortunately, they know this is when business owners and employees are juggling deadlines, paperwork, and countless emails—making it the perfect time to strike. The good news? A little awareness and a few smart precautions can keep your business safe. Here’s what you need to watch out for and how to stay one step ahead.
Here we are in the first quarter of 2025, and one thing is clear: staying ahead of the ever-changing tech world is key to running a successful business. If you’re still waiting for tech issues to happen before tackling them, you’re using a reactive IT strategy. And in today’s fast-paced world, that approach simply doesn’t cut it.
The clock is ticking on Windows 10, with its official end-of-life set for October 2025. If you’re still using this reliable operating system, it’s time to decide
It’s game time! While football’s biggest day is just around the corner, there’s another league that’s suiting up – and trust me, these players don’t play fair. Cybercriminals are already mapping out their 2025 playbook, looking for ways to blindside businesses like yours.
When you think of scammers, you might picture a single individual sending out phishing emails or making fraudulent calls. But what if there were entire organizations dedicated to this criminal activity? Enter scam centers: a collective operation where groups of scammers collaborate to defraud their victims, often with frightening efficiency.
Think cyberattacks only hit big corporations? Think again. With AI in their arsenal, hackers are scaling their operations to target businesses of all sizes—especially small businesses that lack the resources of larger firms but still manage valuable data.
January isn’t just for fresh starts and ambitious resolutions—it’s the perfect time to prepare your business for the future. As we step into 2025, staying competitive means more than just maintaining the status quo. It’s about leveraging the latest IT solutions to enhance efficiency, fortify your security, and adapt to the rapid changes of an AI-driven, tech-forward world.
The end of the year is the perfect time to get real about what’s working – and what’s not – in your business. If your technology feels more like a roadblock than a tool, it’s time to rethink your approach.
Cyberthreats are evolving at lightning speed. What once seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie is now a part of our daily reality. From hackers using artificial intelligence to the rise of quantum computing, the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is going to bring new challenges.
These days, it’s not uncommon for Social Security numbers (SSNs)—one of the most critical pieces of personal information—to end up in the wrong hands. Thanks to data breaches at companies, government agencies, and healthcare providers, millions
Have you ever casually talked about a product or service while your phone was nearby and then suddenly started seeing ads for it on your social media feed? Your phone might be listening. But if that concerns you, this might really worry you:
With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, non-security updates, or technical support for this version. This doesn’t mean your Windows 10 PC will stop working, but it does mean you’ll be responsible for keeping it secure and running smoothly.
This year has been a busy one for cybercriminals, with major breaches hitting industries across the board. Healthcare providers, tech companies, and more have suffered massive data leaks. What does this mean for small to midsize businesses? The vulnerabilities are the same, and the consequences can be just as devastating.
In the world of business IT, not all dangers are visible to the naked eye. Just like the ghosts of Halloween, hidden vulnerabilities can lurk deep within your network and systems, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. For small businesses, these invisible threats can lead to data breaches, downtime, or even the loss of customer trust.