The Truth About Cybersecurity Every Business Leader Should Know

August 26th, 2025

There are many common myths when it comes to cybersecurity, and, unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave you with gaping holes in your company’s cybersecurity defenses. Here are five common myths and the truth behind them.

Myth #1: It Won't Happen To Us.

There’s a common belief among small and medium-sized businesses that they are too small to be a target for attackers.

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.