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BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity professionals were suspected of secretly working as affiliates for the notorious ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group. More recently, [...]

Technology and customer expectations are evolving faster than ever. Customers expect fast answers, smooth interactions, and experiences that feel tailored to them. When businesses deliver a great experience, customers spend more, stay loyal longer, and tell others. That’s the goal every company talks about, but many customers still walk [...]

When business owners talk about growth, technology is often part of the plan. However, it’s not always part of reality. Have you invested in a new system, platform, or AI tool expecting instant results, only to feel stalled months after signing the contract? In practice, these technology challenges for [...]

According to NJCCIC, there is a new wave of reports of SMS text phishing (SMiShing) scams impersonating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). These urgent-sounding messages claim to be a final notice about an unpaid traffic violation, with a short deadline to resolve the issue. The message further [...]

Attention Gmail users!  More than 2 billion users of the world’s most popular email platform will find themselves at a crossroads and must make a major decision.  Two upcoming changes to be aware of: AI Integration - Google announced it is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) features that [...]

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. To [...]

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. One growing concern among finance [...]

Week 4 - The Importance of Software Updates Did You Know...The total number of software vulnerabilities grew by 61% year-over-year in 2024, and critical vulnerabilities increased by 37.1%. Software updates are essential for maintaining the security and performance of your devices and applications. They can protect you from cyber [...]

Week 3 - Enabling Multifactor Authentication Did You Know... The use of MFA on your accounts makes you 99% less likely to be hacked (CISA) Multifactor authentication (MFA) can make you much more secure. Taking the extra step beyond just a password can protect your business, online purchases, bank [...]

Week 2 - Creating Strong Passwords 🦾 Did You Know... Nearly half (46%) of people had a password stolen in 2024. (Forbes Advisor) According to more than a third (35%) of people who were hacked, weak passwords were to blame. (Forbes Advisor) It’s estimated that more than 24 billion credentials are exposed each year in [...]

Week 1 - Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams ✅ 1. Verify Communications Always Be Skeptical: Treat unsolicited emails, messages, and phone calls with caution, especially those with a sense of urgency or requesting personal information.  Check Sender Details: Look for mismatched sender names and addresses, or an incorrect "From" address, as [...]

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  The CISA has dubbed this year's theme, Building a Cyber Strong America, highlighting the need to strengthen the country's infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring resilience and security.  Every week throughout the month, we will provide free videos, resources, tools and more to help you [...]