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The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into ...

Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In

Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials. It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the ...

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

Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit, the impact on small businesses can be devastating. Many assume that having a backup is ...

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

Most of us carry our phones everywhere, trusting them with everything from passwords to private business conversations. But here’s the unsettling truth: phone tracking is far more common – and easier – ...

The Compliance Blind Spot: What You’re Missing Could Cost You Thousands

Many small business owners operate under the misconception that regulatory compliance is a concern solely for large corporations. However, in 2025, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. With tightening regulations ...

The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT. On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a ...

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

If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That ...

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

You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting: “Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, ...

7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider Every Quarter

If you’re only talking to your IT provider when you renew your contract, you’re doing it wrong. Technology isn’t a “set it and forget it” part of your business. It’s constantly evolving, ...

Out Of Office, Out Of Luck: What Happens When Your IT Breaks While Everyone’s On Vacation?

It’s a quiet June morning. Half your team is on vacation. The other half is working from home or bouncing between coffee shops and hotel WiFi. And then it happens. Your system ...

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The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)

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The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)

Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company got an urgent text from her “CEO”: Buy $3,000 worth of Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs and e-mail the ...

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The One Button That Could Save Your Digital Life

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The One Button That Could Save Your Digital Life

You wouldn’t drive without a seat belt. You wouldn’t leave your office unlocked overnight. So why go online without multifactor authentication (MFA)? MFA is like a second lock on your digital door. ...

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