Cybersecurity
142 articles on cybersecurity for small and mid-sized businesses.
Changed Email Password, Still Hacked? Here’s Why
Changing your email password isn’t always the end of a breach. Old sessions, mail rules, app connections, and recovery details can keep attackers in. Here’s what to check and fix.
Small Business Website Security: Is Your Site a Risk?
Most small business websites run on WordPress, and the weak spot is usually old plugins nobody updates. Here's how sites get hacked and the simple habits that prevent it.
Google Search Ad Scams: Why to Skip the Top Result
Crooks buy Sponsored search ads that mimic real brands. Here’s how to avoid fake logins and malware when your team searches, downloads, and signs in.
How to Spot a Scam Email When It Looks Legit
AI has cleaned up phishing messages. Learn how to spot a scam email by focusing on what it asks you to do, not how it’s written.
What to Do After a Cyberattack: Step-by-Step
If your business is hit by a cyberattack, act fast: isolate affected devices, call your IT provider by phone, preserve evidence, alert your bank if money moved, reset passwords, and report it.
Passkeys for Business: Should You Use Them?
Thinking about passkeys for business? They let your team sign in with a fingerprint, face, or PIN—no passwords to steal or phish. See how they work, where they’re supported, and how to roll them out.
How to Stop Email Spoofing of Your Business Domain
Scammers can send emails that look like they’re from you. Publish SPF, DKIM, and DMARC—and set DMARC to quarantine or reject—to block those fakes.
QR Code Scam Protection for Small Businesses
QR codes now show up in email scams. Learn what quishing is, how it slips past filters, what to watch for, and practical ways to protect your business.
Small Business Ransomware: How Attacks Work and How to Stop Them
Walk through a real-world ransomware playbook against a 22-person company, then see five simple settings that would have stopped it. Written for busy owners and office managers.
Human Error in Cybersecurity: Your Biggest Business Risk
Most attacks start with everyday actions, not fancy hacks. Here’s how to cut people-driven risk with practical steps that work in real offices.
Accounts Payable Fraud Prevention in the Age of AI
AI tools make fake invoices and approvals look real. Here’s how to lock down accounts payable with simple, repeatable checks that don’t rely on gut feel.
Phishing That Bypasses Two-Step Login (AiTM) Explained
Phishing sites can sidestep two-step login by stealing the active session cookie, not just the password. Here’s how the scam works and how to lower the risk.