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AI can now clone a voice from a few seconds of audio — and attackers are using it to get wires sent and passwords reset. Here's how deepfake impersonation scams target small businesses, why the year-end payment rush makes it worse, and the five verification rules that stop them.
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AI can clone a voice from a few seconds of audio. How deepfake impersonation scams target small businesses — and the five rules that stop them.
Windows 10 ESU year 2 started October 14 at $122 per device — and it's cumulative. The math, your options, and how to decide renew vs. replace.
API keys, OAuth tokens, and firewall exceptions don't expire when a contract ends. Here's the full contractor offboarding checklist — and why your standard HR process won't catch these.
Most SMBs think a breach costs $50K. IBM's 2024 data says $4.88M. Here's every line item — IR forensics, legal notification, downtime, and the insurance gaps most policies won't cover.
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Modern attacks don't look like malware files anymore. Here's the difference between AV, EDR, and MDR — and what SMBs actually need for endpoint security in 2026.
Most M&A deals skip IT due diligence. The ones that don't close faster and cheaper. Here's what you inherit without it — and what a proper assessment covers.
Your employees are using apps IT doesn't know about. Every single one of them. Here's what shadow IT looks like in 2026 and how to get visibility without banning everything.
Your team is reusing passwords. Here's how credential attacks actually work, what to look for in a business password manager, and how to roll one out without your team rebelling.
Break-fix IT feels cheaper until you calculate what downtime actually costs. Here's the full picture — including a 3-year cost model.
4 minutes to encrypt. 22 days to recover. Here's the real sequence of events — and the three things that determine how fast you get back.
If you do business in New York, this regulation probably applies to you — and the deadline already passed. Here's who's covered and what's required.
Cloud costs are rising quietly across every provider this year. Here's where the waste hides and seven steps to cut 20–30% from your bill.
Every MSP is marketing "AI-powered" this year. Here's the honest test for whether that should mean a higher bill — and what to ask before you pay more.
A mass credential attack has compromised 86,644 FortiGate firewalls worldwide. CISA issued an urgent advisory June 18. Here's what to do right now.
Access that doesn't get revoked, lingering M365 licenses, shared credentials — ex-employees can remain a security risk long after they've left the building.
A new PhaaS platform is capturing OAuth tokens and bypassing MFA entirely. Default M365 configurations leave this open. Here's what to do now.
MFA blocks over 99% of automated credential attacks. Here's why some businesses still haven't deployed it — and what it's costing them.
Connecticut's data security law applies broadly to businesses handling CT residents' personal information. Here's who it covers, what it requires, and what to do now.
Having a backup job that runs is not the same as having a recovery plan. Most businesses learn the difference at the worst possible time.
Most Microsoft 365 tenants have at least three critical security gaps. Here are the most common ones we find — and how to close them.
Most businesses don't know what good managed IT looks like until they finally experience it. Here's a clear-eyed description of what to expect.
Phishing is the #1 attack vector for SMBs. The good news: you don't need an enterprise security budget to dramatically reduce your exposure.
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