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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityHow Hackers Are Turning Antivirus Tools Into Malware Delivery Systems
If you thought your antivirus was the ultimate good guy on your network, researchers have some terrible news. Security researchers at Google’s Mandiant and its Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) discovered that threat actors have found a slick new trick: using antivirus tools for malware delivery by hijacking the very protection you paid for.
December 3, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityBrowser Security Report Exposes Hidden Risks for Enterprises
If you thought your company’s biggest cybersecurity headaches involved phishing emails or ransomware, think again. A brand-new Browser Security Report 2025 from security company LayerX just dropped some information that many security leaders weren’t expecting. The majority of today’s nastiest identity, SaaS, and AI-related risks don’t sneak in through the firewall. Instead, they actually hide in plain sight inside your employees’ browsers.
December 2, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Tightens AI Security With Private Compute Launch
Although many companies are embracing the power of AI, many still have major concerns about data protection and privacy. Cloud-based tools can make quick work of tasks that once took hours to complete, but when they involve sharing sensitive information, users risk data falling into the wrong hands.
December 1, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityTiny Typos, Big Breaches: The Hidden Email Threat You’re Probably Ignoring
When you’ve invested in security tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and a phishing training program, you probably think that you’ve safeguarded your business from cyberattacks. Unfortunately, there’s another sneaky email threat hiding in plain sight, and it doesn’t need malware or a hoodie-wearing hacker to hit your company. It just waits for you to make a mistake in an email address.
November 29, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityClaude AI Vulnerable to Dangerous Prompt Injection Attacks
Researchers have discovered a security vulnerability in Claude AI, a popular AI assistant. Cybersecurity researcher Johann Rehberger says that Claude AI prompt-injection attacks allow hackers to manipulate the platform's responses and steal sensitive company information.
November 26, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCanadian Small Businesses on Alert After New Ransomware Discovery
When was the last time you asked yourself, “What would happen if my business suddenly lost access to every file, invoice, and client record?”
November 24, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityEmployees Are Using AI To Fake Expense Reports
Artificial intelligence tools are changing the way we work, but not always for the better. While AI can help with data analysis and decision-making and free up time by handling tedious tasks, it can also open the door to a new breed of fraud.
November 22, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow Holiday Scammers Trick Businesses Into Fake Donations
The holidays are a time for giving — and for scammers, that’s an open invitation. When generosity peaks, so does deception. Fraudsters thrive during the holidays, preying on good intentions with fake charities and donation schemes that look painfully real.
November 18, 2025 4 min -
CybersecurityProsper Data Breach Exposes User Information
Do you think your business is safe from a cyberattack because it’s not a huge technology company? Think again. The recent Prosper data breach has put millions of people and companies at risk, and you could be among them.
November 18, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Exploiting OAuth Apps in New Attacks
Cybersecurity threats keep getting smarter, and one of the latest can thwart the tools that we all use to protect our applications.
November 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityPaper to Pixels: Small Businesses Go Digital
In today's fast-paced business world, sticking to paper-based systems feels increasingly out of step. Small business owners often cling to paper because it feels organized and tangible. But that tangibility comes at the cost of wasted time, security vulnerabilities, and hidden inefficiencies that compound every single day.
November 13, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityMango Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information
Global fashion retailer Mango is the latest major brand to fall victim to a cybersecurity incident. The Mango data breach exposed sensitive customer information through one of its third-party marketing service providers, reminding business owners everywhere that even the biggest names aren’t immune to a personal information leak.
November 12, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityAI Poisoning: Small Attacks, Massive Consequences
Artificial intelligence powers everything today: chatbots that answer customer questions or data systems that help you forecast demand. But what happens when the very technology you rely on gets quietly sabotaged?
November 10, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityInterlock Ransomware Is Escalating, So Protect Your Systems Now
In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, one name has rapidly climbed the ranks: Interlock Ransomware. Typically brushed off as just another mid-tier credential stealer, Interlock has morphed into something far more dangerous.
November 8, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCan 1Password Outsmart AI’s Password Cracking Power?
Are your login details strong enough to withstand modern AI-driven hackers? Cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving, and businesses are becoming increasingly targeted.
November 6, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow One Holiday Scam Cost a Company $60 Million
The holiday rush isn’t just busy for your sales team — it’s also peak season for cybercriminals. Scammers know your staff are distracted, overworked, and less likely to double-check what looks like a routine email or text.
November 4, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization
The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: Gmail email encryption for messages that your people send outside of your organization. In short, you can now safely send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails from your Gmail accounts to recipients using other providers, like Outlook or Yahoo.
November 3, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityBusinesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data
Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data.
November 1, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Kit Turns PDFs Into Malware Traps
Cybercriminals have a new tool to exploit businesses by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Unfortunately, this one targets a trusted file type that most of us use daily: PDFs.
October 30, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityOne Button That Stops 99% of Hacks
You wouldn’t drive without buckling up. You wouldn’t leave your shop unlocked overnight. So why risk your business by logging in without multifactor authentication (MFA)? MFA is the digital seat belt that keeps your accounts safe. Instead of relying only on passwords—which are too easy for hackers to steal—it adds a second checkpoint.
October 30, 2025 3 min
