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Is Your Business Training AI How To Hack You?

There’s a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, and for good reason. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are popping up everywhere. Businesses are using them to create content, respond to customers, write e-mails, summarize meetings and even assist with coding or spreadsheets.

Why Phishing Attacks Spike In August

You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here’s how to stay aware and stay protected.

The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into – and more likely to pay up.

And while a Fortune 500 company might be able to eat the cost of a breach, most small businesses can’t.

According to IBM’s Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million.

Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In

Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key… your login credentials.

It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the top way hackers get into systems.

The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

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.

The Compliance Blind Spot: What You’re Missing Could Cost You Thousands

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.

Your Phone Can Be Tracked – And It’s Easier Than You Think

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.