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Phishing isn’t just an old trick; it’s a constantly evolving threat. What started as scammy emails with spelling mistakes and too-good-to-be-true offers has transformed into sophisticated, targeted attacks that can fool even the most cautious among us.

You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT.

On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a win: lower monthly costs, basic support, maybe even some cybersecurity tools thrown in.

Many small business owners operate under the misconception that regulatory compliance is a concern solely for large corporations. However, in 2025, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. With tightening regulations across various sectors, small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of compliance enforcement agencies.

Most of us carry our phones everywhere, trusting them with everything from passwords to private business conversations. But here’s the unsettling truth: phone tracking is far more common – and easier – than most people realize.

Whether it’s a jealous partner, a disgruntled employee or a cybercriminal targeting your business, anyone with the right tools can monitor your location, read your messages or even access sensitive business data without you ever knowing.

Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit, the impact on small businesses can be devastating. Many assume that having a backup is enough, but the truth is, restoring a file isn’t the same as staying operational.

If you’re a small business owner in New York or anywhere in the Tri-State Area, there’s something you need to hear: you’re exactly the kind of target hackers look for.

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) assume they’re “too small” to attract attention from cybercriminals.

If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking.

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, no more bug fixes and no more technical support.

It’s easy to shrug off email downtime as just a common inconvenience every business faces now and then. But the truth is, email downtime doesn’t have to be a regular occurrence in your company. With the right maintenance and IT care, it’s possible to keep your email systems running smoothly at all times.

You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting:

“Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and e-mail].”

Sounds harmless, right? Convenient, even.

If you’re only talking to your IT provider when you renew your contract, you’re doing it wrong.

Technology isn’t a “set it and forget it” part of your business. It’s constantly evolving, and so are the threats that come with it.