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Archive for February, 2025

The Employee, The Hacker, and the Unlocked Gate

Once upon a time, in a bustling city filled with ambitious companies, there was a thriving business called Everlock Systems. Everlock prided itself on security. Firewalls stood tall like castle walls, endpoint protection patrolled like armored knights, and multi-factor authentication ...

What Happens After a Hacker Gets In?

I was at a book launch last night for a new release on how casinos can protect themselves in today’s world—where hackers and attorneys are both looking for a payout. As I made my way through the event, I ran ...

Think Clicking Links Is Your Biggest Security Risk? Think Again.

You’re a CEO, CFO, or executive, so you’re already on high alert. Every day, a new text pops up from an unknown number: “When will you get here?” “Your FedEx package is stuck in customs—click this link to resolve the ...

One Click, and It’s Over: The Silent Cyberattack Lurking in Your Office

Let’s set the scene. One of your employees is researching new conference room furniture. They’re scrolling through blogs, clicking links, maybe eyeing that “perfect” modern chair. Nothing happens. No warning signs. No flashing red lights. They move on with their ...

Your Computers Won’t Warn You—But Hackers Will Know the Second You’re Vulnerable

Here’s the problem: When Windows 10 reaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, nothing obvious will happen. Your computers won’t shut down. No flashing red lights. No warning pop-ups. Everything will look fine—until it’s not. No Updates = ...

What If Your Business Ran Like the DMV? Spoiler: It Can Happen

You’ve been to the DMV—right? Long lines, blank stares, endless waiting. No one’s happy to be there, nothing moves fast, and everyone’s silently regretting every life decision that led them to that moment. Now, imagine walking into your office tomorrow ...

If You Handle Sensitive Data, Hackers Are Already Watching—And So Are the Lawyers

Imagine walking into the office, coffee in hand, ready to start your day. Except nothing works. Your computer? Offline. Your phones? Dead. Your entire network? Locked down by hackers demanding a ransom. The next few days are a blur. Incident ...

If You Got Phished Right Now, Would Insurance Cover You—Or Would You Be Paying for the Loss?

Most business leaders assume they’re covered. They assume their business interruption insurance will step in.  Then the nightmare begins.  The fraudulent payment is gone. The bank won’t reverse it.  Then they realize critical data has been stolen.  Then the lawsuits ...

Cyber Attacks Are Coming—And No One Is Coming to Save You

For years, businesses have assumed that if a cyberattack was serious enough, the government would step in. That was never true. And now, with recent budget cuts, limited resources, and an increasing volume of attacks, the federal government is even less ...

Mac Users Are Getting Hacked—and They Never See It Coming

You wake up, make your coffee, and sit down at your desk. You open your Mac, check your email, and see a message from your vendor. “Where’s our payment? You’re late.” Wait… you paid them last week. You check your ...

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