Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything!
That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to e-mails from airlines, hotels and travel agencies. These scams are designed to steal personal and financial information, hijack your online accounts and even infect your device with malware.
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?”
Oh, where to begin…
Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable — from drafting e-mails and generating content to writing your grocery list while keeping it within your budget
Think ransomware is your worst nightmare? Think again.
Hackers have found a new way to hold your business hostage — and it may be even more ruthless than encryption. It’s called data extortion, and it’s changing the rules of the game.
Mark your calendars: October 14, 2025 – the day Windows 10 officially reaches its end of life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes or technical support for Windows 10. But what does this mean for your business applications and productivity tools?
When it comes to running a business, most owners consider aspects like quality customer service, reliable products or services, and closely monitored P&Ls as reasons for company success or failure. Most never consider one other sneaky element that is often overlooked as a make-or-break factor because it’s “a boring necessity.”
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated – and far more dangerous.
Imagine you and your team walking into work ready to tackle the day’s tasks when suddenly the Internet goes down, e-mails stop working and productivity grinds to a halt. What would you do? When the “Internet goes down,” most businesses’ operations come to a halt, which can cost thousands in lost productivity and sales.
As tax season approaches, businesses are focused on preparing financial documents, filing returns and meeting tight deadlines. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see this busy season where business owners and employees are preoccupied as the perfect opportunity to strike.
Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to spring-clean. While you’re busy decluttering your office and organizing files, don’t forget your IT systems deserve a refresh too. A “spring-clean” for your business technology can uncover inefficiencies, strengthen security and improve overall performance so you can operate more efficiently, reduce costly downtime and focus on growing your business without tech distractions.