January 26, 2024

Safeguarding Chicago’s Small Businesses: 2024’s Essential Cybersecurity Strategies

Hey there, fellow Chicago entrepreneurs! As your neighborhood IT service experts, we at CIO Landing are committed to keeping your business safe in the digital world. This year, cybersecurity threats have evolved dramatically, and you must stay a step ahead. […]
January 4, 2024

Beware Of Cybersquatters!

  Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This practice not only jeopardizes the online presence […]
January 4, 2024

The Small Business 15-Step IT Profitability Road Map For 2024

  If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability in 2024 without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day operations is one of the first areas in your business to examine.   We’ve created a […]
January 4, 2024

A “Culture Of Appreciation” Improves Work And Customer Loyalty: Here’s How To Make Your Own

  The desire to feel valued, recognized, and appreciated is universal in Western culture, not only in our personal lives but also in the workplace. According to Great Place To Work’s 2023 discretionary effort study, 37% of respondents said that […]
January 4, 2024

AI Wants To Help Us Shop – Are We Okay With That?

  You’ve probably noticed the little elf helping you around retail stores this year. No, it’s not the teenager at the mall in red-and-white stockings with a felted green hat. It’s AI. Log in to Amazon, and you’ll see suggested […]
January 4, 2024

How to Fortify Customer Data Security as a Modern Business

Image via Freepik Written by Chelsea Lamb In today’s interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding customer data is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Failing to secure sensitive information can result in reputational damage, legal repercussions, and financial losses. To navigate these […]
January 2, 2024

Understanding Smishing: How Text Messages Can Be Used for Scams

The term “smishing” may sound somewhat amusing, but the reality is far from a laughing matter. Smishing is short for “SMS phishing,” and it’s a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of text messages to deceive and defraud individuals. In […]
December 27, 2023

14 Helpful Tips for New Year Digital Decluttering

These days, our lives are intricately woven into the digital fabric. From emails to photos, documents to apps, our devices store tons of information. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the sight of an endless inbox or app library. As […]
December 27, 2023

Beware of These 2024 Emerging Technology Threats

The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million. This is an increase of 15% over three years. As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to be aware of emerging technology threats. Ones that could potentially […]