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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 ...

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 ...

Could Your Employees Sue You If a Ransomware Attack Delayed Payroll?

If you think a ransomware attack only impacts your IT systems, time to reevaluate. What happens if your payroll provider gets hit? Your employees don’t get paid. And when paychecks don’t show up on time, your company—not the payroll provider—could ...

FBI WARNING: If You Have a Cell Phone, You’re a Target

You’re being hunted. If you own a smartphone, you’re on the list. It’s not a question of if hackers will come for you—it’s when. And according to the FBI, that moment is getting closer. A new nationwide scam is spreading ...

Tax Season Is Open Season for Hackers—Here’s How to Stay Safe

It’s that time of year again. W-2s are flying. 401(k) reports are downloaded to desktops. And all the security awareness you’ve worked on all year? Yeah, that just went out the window. Hackers love tax season. It’s like an all-you-can-eat ...

Hackers Love Tax Season—Are You Their Next Target?

Tax season is here. You’re thinking about your taxes. Hackers? They’re thinking about your accountant. A letter arrives from your accounting firm. Is it your tax return? No. The envelope is too small for that. Instead, it’s a breach notification—your ...

A New Defense Against Scareware—Microsoft Steps Up

You’re online, minding your own business, when suddenly—a pop-up alert flashes across your screen. “WARNING! Your computer is infected! Hackers are draining your bank accounts right now! Click here to fix it immediately.” It looks official. It feels urgent. And ...

How YouTube’s Biggest Cyber Problem Could Become Yours: Protect Your Business Through Better Decision-Making

Imagine this: You’re scrolling through YouTube, looking for a tutorial or product review, and a link catches your attention. It looks legitimate, professional, helpful, and trustworthy. You click it, and just like that, malware has found its way onto your ...

Tax Season is Open Season for Identity Theft—Here’s How to Protect Yourself

It’s that time of year again. W-2s are flying out the door. 401(k) reviews are underway. And soon, millions of Americans will cut checks to the IRS. But for cybercriminals, this isn’t just tax season—it’s prime hunting season. Here’s why: ...

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