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If your team relies on secure communications, you can’t ignore the newly uncovered encrypted email bug in classic Outlook. A recent Microsoft security update to improve protection has unintentionally disrupted how users open encrypted emails. While Microsoft is working on a fix, the issue has already confused businesses that [...]

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could have exposed sensitive business data. These are key [...]

For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. January is barely underway, and business owners are already getting hit with fake bank alerts, delivery notices, [...]

Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and automated tools. That interconnected web creates real efficiency, but it also creates opportunity for cybercriminals. One weak [...]

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 [...]