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The Least Engaged Person on Your Team Is Your Biggest Security Risk

Last week, I flew 81 Galacticos into Nashville. It was our offsite—a day to plan, get sharp, and punch some holes in our own assumptions. We do something at these events called Galactic Shark Tank. …

Even Cartier Can’t Keep the Hackers Out. What Chance Do You Think You Have?

Cartier just got hit. So did The North Face. Not exactly fly-by-night operations. These are brands with billion-dollar reputations—and hackers still got in. Customer data stolen. Systems compromised. Public announcements trying to minimize the damage. …

Microsoft Just Extorted You. Here’s What to Do About It.

You don’t have to upgrade to Windows 11. That’s the good news. The bad news? If you don’t, your business is about to enter a slow, painful spiral into cyber vulnerability and operational chaos. Right …

The Shocking Truth About Your Macs

Let me tell you a story we didn’t expect to write. We’ve been hammering away in our lab, diving deep into the Apple ecosystem—testing, poking, simulating real-world attacks. You know what we found? macOS is …

They Didn’t Break In. They Just Called.

She thought it was her bank. They were polite. Professional. Helpful. They said her account had been compromised. They just needed to “verify a few things.” They even helped her set up Zelle to “protect …

Your Gate Is Locked. But Is It Doing Anything?

Last week, I had a conversation with a CEO who just crossed a billion dollars in revenue. Yes, billion with a “B.” Big milestone. Big operations. Big targets. So why was he on the phone …

Change Your Password? No. Change Your Strategy Before It’s Too Late

Let me guess—you’ve been meaning to change your password. Great. But here’s the problem: if that’s your whole plan, you’ve already lost the game. We’ve seen inside the networks of companies just like yours. We’ve …

Cyber Chaos at Marks &; Spencer: No Plan, No Sleep, No Excuse

You might not shop there, but you should pay attention. Marks & Spencer, or M&S, is a British retail giant—think Macy’s meets Whole Foods. They’re one of the most recognizable names in UK retail. Hundreds …

How Your Phone is Selling You Out—and What to Do About It

Let’s talk about your phone. No, not the $1,000 mini-computer you use to doom-scroll LinkedIn while pretending to listen in meetings. I’m talking about the single most dangerous piece of technology in your environment—because it’s …

Your Data Was Stolen. And No One Noticed.

The ransomware headlines are dying down. And that’s exactly why you should be worried. Because while you’ve been breathing a little easier, thinking the cyber threats are fading… the game has already changed. And the …

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