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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?

If you’re still using Windows 10 after the cutoff date, it’s not just your operating system that will be at risk – your critical business applications could be affected too.

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.

Identity theft is a major concern in healthcare these days. Medical identity theft affects thousands of Americans annually, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud is estimated to cost American taxpayers $100 billion a year.

To address this issue, The Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010, also known as the Red Flag Rules, requires healthcare providers and financial institutions to implement safeguards to detect and prevent identity fraud.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are a vital driver of the economy, but they are, unfortunately, a primary target for cyberattacks. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed a record-breaking number of breaches, surpassing 10,000 incidents across 94 countries.

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.

With the widespread adoption of electronic health records and telemedicine, there’s a greater need to secure access to patient data. Healthcare providers therefore need IT solutions that allow them to connect seamlessly while maintaining compliance with the industry’s strict regulations.