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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...
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. They steal...
Business Interrupted: The Unexpected Disaster Your IT Provider Should Be Planning For
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...
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...
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...
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. But dig a...
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