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Shadow IT: How Employees Using Unauthorized Apps Could Be Putting Your Business At Risk
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about. This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of...
Is Your Printer The Biggest Security Threat In Your Office?
If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer – yes, the one quietly humming in the corner – could be one of the biggest...
The Fake Vacation E-mail That Could Drain Your Bank Account
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything! That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to...
The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making In IT And Cybersecurity
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?” Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see time and again is treating IT and...
Your Guide to Buying Business Hardware!
Windows 10 End of Life is October 2025! If you need to replace some outdated computers before October, here are some tips for buying business computers. Get Windows 11 Pro for business use. Why? Windows 11 Pro offers advanced security features and tools including...
The Dark Side Of Chatbots: Who’s Really Listening To Your Conversations?
Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable – from drafting e-mails and generating content to writing your grocery list...
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