August 26, 2024

How to Know If Your IT Provider Is Doing Their Job (Without Being an IT Expert)

Managing a business is a full-time job, and while you’re juggling customer relationships, operations, and growth strategies, IT issues may be the last thing you want to think about. That’s why you’ve brought in an IT provider. But how do […]
July 24, 2024

Phishing 2.0: How AI Is Amplifying The Danger And What You Can Do About It

Phishing has always been a threat. Now, with AI, it’s more dangerous than ever. Phishing 2.0 is here. It’s smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect. Understanding this new threat is crucial. A recent study found a 60% increase in […]
April 30, 2024

3 Cybersecurity Myths That Will Hurt Your Business This Year

Working amid the ever-changing currents of technology and cyber security, businesses often find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and outdated ideas. But failing to distinguish between myth and fact can put your business’s security at serious risk. Based […]
April 30, 2024

6 Immediate Steps Your Should Take If Your Netflix Account Is Hacked

Netflix is one of the most popular and well-known streaming services. It has nearly 231 million subscribers around the world. It has been growing steadily for almost a decade. The platform has become an essential part of many people’s daily […]
March 21, 2024

Protect Your Business: Lessons from a $50K Scam

Written by: Juan Carlos Bosacoma   In Chicago, a city known for its robust small business community, the story of a financial advisor losing $50,000 to a scammer is a sharp reminder of the vulnerabilities businesses face in today’s digital […]
March 1, 2024

How $43,000 Got Stolen From A Small Business In The Blink Of An Eye

What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Make sure to […]
January 31, 2024

Top Data Breaches of 2023 Numbers Hit an All Time High

The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, 2023 has proven to be a watershed year for data breaches. Data compromises have surged to an all-time high in the U.S. This is based on data from the first […]
January 26, 2024

Elevate Your Cybersecurity: IT Services for Chicago Small Businesses

Why Strong Passwords are the Cornerstone of Cybersecurity Hello, Chicago business owners! It’s that time of the year again—National Change Your Password Day. While this day might not be marked with festivities, it’s a crucial reminder for a vital check-in […]
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 […]