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Think Before You Click “Unsubscribe”
What happens when your inbox starts overflowing? When another unwanted email appears, you scroll straight to the bottom and click Unsubscribe.
Problem solved, right?
Usually.
Legitimate companies must provide ways to opt out of marketing emails, and those unsubscribe links work as they’re supposed to. The problem is that cybercriminals know we’ve been trained to scroll and click on them too. They can also create a fake unsubscribe button that turns out to be just another m
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1 day ago3 min read
Is That CAPTCHA Trying to Hack You?
We’ve all seen the pop-ups…. “Please verify you are human.”
So you click the checkbox, identify a few traffic lights, and maybe solve a quick puzzle, and then you can go on your way.
These are CAPTCHAs, a roundabout acronym for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. These verification processes prove you’re human, not a bot trying to gain access.
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5 days ago4 min read
Are You Arguing With a Bot? Why Fake Accounts Want Your Attention
What happens when you leave a comment on Facebook, X, Instagram, or another social platform?
It happens all too often: Within minutes, someone responds aggressively. You answer. They respond again. Soon you’re six comments deep in an argument with a stranger who seems completely unwilling to listen to anything you say.
Consider this strange possibility: There may not actually be someone on the other end.
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Sep 294 min read
Do You Have Work Data on Your Personal Device?
What happens if you step away from your computer and an important work email comes through? No problem. You pull out your personal phone, open the attachment, make a quick change, and send it back. It feels harmless. After all, using your phone helps you get your work done faster and makes it easier to connect with the person who sent the original email. The problem is that the moment you access company information from a personal device, that device becomes a part of your wo
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Sep 253 min read
Browser Autofill Could Put Your Data At Risk
Filling out online forms is annoying.
That’s why most browsers offer to remember your name, address, phone number, email, passwords, and even credit card information for you. That way, the next time you shop online, everything appears with an easy click.
You’ve likely seen these form-fill options pop up. It’s extremely convenient and automates a repetitive, manual task. It also means your browser may be storing a surprisingly detailed collection of your personal information
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Sep 223 min read
Third-Party Attacks Don’t Always Need Your Password
We spend a lot of time talking about protecting our passwords, but what happens when a cybercriminal doesn’t need yours?
In August 2026, attackers compromised more than 5,000 Dropbox customers, who learned this when attackers exploited a weakness in a third-party login connection with Lenovo. In doing so, they compromised thousands of user accounts.
Attackers created Lenovo IDs using victims’ email addresses, and then used those accounts to access connected Dropbox accounts
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Sep 183 min read
8.7 Million Airport Customers Had Their Data Stolen. Were You One of Them?
In August 2026, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) announced a cyberattack that affected about 8.7M customers. The company owns Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
The attackers did not get customers’ banking or payment information. Instead, the stolen information included email addresses, phone numbers, postal codes, and vehicle registration numbers linked to airport parking, lounge and Fast Track bookings, and Wi-Fi registrations. At first glance, that mi
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Sep 163 min read
The Chick-fil-A Cyberattack Shows Why Reusing Passwords Is So Dangerous. A Case Study
In June 2026, cybercriminals targeted Chick-fil-A customers in an attack that did not even require hacking into the company’s systems to steal their passwords. Instead, the attackers showed up with passwords they already had.
So what happened?
Between June 17 and 19, attackers used usernames and passwords obtained from an unrelated third-party source to automatically attempt logins to Chick-fil-A One accounts.
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Sep 113 min read
How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them
Summary: Three to five years is a practical replacement range for many business computers. The right time depends on security support, reliability, performance, warranty coverage, repair costs, and the employee’s work. Replace any computer that cannot run a supported operating system or the software your business requires.
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Sep 109 min read
Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It
Summary: Your IT budget should include the technology you already use, the support required to maintain it, and the upgrades you expect to make during the year. It should also cover cybersecurity, backups, employee changes, planned projects, and a reserve for urgent repairs or replacements. If your IT budget only covers computers, Microsoft 365, and the occasional repair, it is probably missing several costs. Your business may also be paying for software subscriptions, cloud
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Sep 1012 min read
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password don't confirm that the networks are separated. The router, access points, and firewall must also be configured to prevent guest devices from reaching internal systems.
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Sep 106 min read
What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move any connected applications and sign-ins, then check the provider’s current rules for access, billing, retention, and deletion.
A cloud service may hold years of customer records, documents, emails, invoices, project history, or staff activity.
If you cancel before moving that information, employees may lose access before the business has a usable copy. So
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Sep 106 min read
Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?
Summary: Allow personal devices only for approved work, through approved apps, and when they meet your security requirements. Use company-owned devices for administration, sensitive work, or jobs that require storing large amounts of data locally.
Employees often use personal devices for work before the business decides what to do. They add work email to a phone, download a file to a home laptop, or sign in to a company app on a computer shared with family.
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Sep 108 min read
Why Your Employees Shouldn’t Have Administrator Access to Their Computers
Summary: Employees should use standard accounts for email, web browsing, and everyday work. Limit administrator access to approved IT tasks and protect it with a separate account.
Administrator access often starts with one request. An employee needs to install a printer, update a specialist program, or change a setting on their computer.
Giving them administrator access gets the job done. The problem is that the access usually stays in place after the request is completed
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Sep 106 min read
Apps You Connected Months Ago May Still Have Access to Your Account
Think about the last time an app asked you to “Sign in with Google” or “Sign in with Microsoft.” You probably clicked the button, approved a few permissions, and went about your day.
What you may not realize is that the app could still have access to your account months or even years later.
These connections can be incredibly convenient, but they can also create a cybersecurity risk that is easy to forget, especially because you rarely see them.
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Sep 83 min read
Are Passkeys Really “Phishing-Proof?”
Phishing attacks usually work because cybercriminals convince you to hand over something they need. Maybe you type your password into a fake login page. Perhaps you receive a text message with a security code and unknowingly give that code to a scammer.
Passkeys change that process entirely.
Instead of relying on information that you know and can accidentally share, passkeys use technology tied to your device and the legitimate website you’re visiting.
Many people therefore
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Sep 43 min read
What Is Endpoint Security and Why Does It Matter?
Think about how many devices you use to get online every day.
Your work computer. Personal laptop. A smartphone. Maybe even a tablet when you travel.
Cybersecurity professionals call these devices endpoints because they sit at the “end” of a network connection. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see them a little bit differently.
To an attacker, every endpoint represents another potential way in. They’re just one reason why protecting individual dev
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Aug 283 min read
Why Pirating Software Is a Bigger Risk Than Most People Realize
Downloading pirated software might seem like an easy way to save money. After all, if a program normally costs hundreds of dollars, then getting it for free seems like a great deal.
Unfortunately, that “free” software often comes with a hidden price.
Cybercriminals know that people searching for cracked software are less likely to question where it came from. That makes pirated software one of the most common ways malware gets onto personal and work devices.
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Aug 253 min read
Why Pirated Software Is a Compliance Nightmare
Everyone likes to save money. Maybe you find a program online that normally costs hundreds of dollars, but someone is offering it for free. It seems like a great deal, especially if you only need it for a quick project.
Unfortunately, pirated software often costs far more than the legitimate version ever would. From malware infections to compliance violations, using unauthorized software can create problems that affect your entire organization.So what exactly does pirating me
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Aug 243 min read
Is SMS Authentication Still Safe?
If you’ve ever logged into an online account and received a text message with a six-digit code, then you’ve used SMS authentication.
For years, it has been one of the most common ways to protect online accounts. Even today, many banks, retailers, and online services still use it as part of their login process.
SMS authentication remains much safer than relying on a password alone, but experts no longer consider it the strongest form of multi-factor authentication available.
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Aug 183 min read
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