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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 ...

Are You Stuck in a Cybersecurity Groundhog Day?

Did you go out on February 2nd to see if the groundhog sees its shadow?  It’s a pretty important day watching a rodent predicting six more weeks of winter or an early spring. But let’s be honest, whether Punxsutawney Phil ...

Are Your IT People Actually Qualified? Have You Ever Asked?

You trust them with your network, your data, and the security of your business. But have you ever actually checked if your IT provider is qualified? Most people don’t. They assume their MSP or IT team knows what they’re doing. ...

Office Mandates Are Driving Top Talent Away

The good news is that the old way of life is starting to seep back in, replacing the “new normal” lifestyle that originated in 2020. Masks are no longer mandated, and people feel safer out in public. However, the bad ...

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 to Break Free from Cybersecurity Chaos

Cybersecurity isn’t just complicated. It’s chaotic. With every new technology, application, and integration, your business is expanding its attack surface. On average, a computer has 14 vulnerabilities; that’s 14 potential entry points for an attacker. Imagine leaving 14 doors or ...

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: ...

Old Digital Scams, New Tricks: Stay Informed to Stay Safe

Since the Internet became an integral part of daily lives, scammers have attempted to use all sorts of networks to steal from unsuspecting victims. There aren’t any members of Royal families in need of assistance or foreign lottery winnings waiting ...

Hackers Are Coming—Will You Be Ready?

You know hackers are looking for weaknesses. That’s no secret. But here’s what most business owners don’t realize: even if your IT team gets everything right, a hacker can still get in. And when that happens, your only real defense ...

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