Every year brings a flood of “next big thing” apps, gadgets, and tech trends — most of which end up being more distraction than breakthrough. But this year, a few simple, practical tools genuinely made life easier for small business owners in Albuquerque.

The holidays should bring celebration, not cleanup. But every year, cybercriminals take advantage of the season’s distractions — and even the most careful businesses can fall victim. Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company received an urgent text from her “CEO”: buy $3,000 in Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs, and e-mail the codes.

MFA is like putting a second lock on your digital doors. Even if someone gets your password, they’ll hit a dead end unless they also have your phone, your fingerprint, or a special code only you can access. That extra step? It makes a huge difference—and takes barely any effort on your part.

A few years ago, a family in Mississippi had one of those “worst nightmare” moments. Their 8-year-old daughter was playing in her room when a strange man’s voice started coming from the Ring camera on the wall. He was taunting her and even playing music through the device — all while her parents were completely unaware.

AI is rapidly advancing – and bringing with it a whole new way to do business. While it’s exciting to see, it can also be alarming when you consider that attackers have just as much access to AI tools as you do. Here are a few monsters lurking in the dark that we want to shine the light on.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to take a fresh look at how your business is protecting itself. Here’s the thing: most cyberattacks don’t happen because some criminal mastermind broke in. They happen because of everyday slip-ups — like clicking a shady link or reusing a password that’s already been stolen.

We get it—stretching the life of your technology feels like you’re being budget-smart. But here’s the truth: holding onto outdated systems for too long often costs more in the long run. Productivity drops, downtime creeps in, and your cybersecurity defenses start to weaken.

Cybersecurity myths are dangerous. They’re not just harmless misunderstandings—they can create big gaps in your defenses and leave your business exposed. Let’s clear up five of the most common ones.

When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter—maybe more than ever. IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report found that 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could have been prevented with simple, everyday safeguards.

Heads up, Albuquerque business owners! If you’re still using Windows 10, you’ve got a major deadline coming up. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. While your computer will continue to work, without those crucial security updates and technical support, your business could be at risk. Let’s dive into what this means for you and your business.

Power outages. Ransomware. Wildfires. Flash floods.
Most small business owners don’t think these things will ever happen to them—until they do. And by then, it’s too late to ask the important questions.

We trust our phones with everything—from business emails to banking apps to private conversations. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: tracking and spying on a mobile phone is surprisingly easy—and more common than most people think.

If you’re a small business owner, you probably wear a dozen hats—operations, sales, HR, IT… and somewhere in the mix, compliance. But let’s be honest—regulatory compliance often feels like something only the big guys need to worry about.

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.”

Still using Windows 10 on your business machines? The clock’s ticking.
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance.