The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making In IT And Cybersecurity
A client recently asked me, "What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?" Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see ...
The Dark Side Of Chatbots: Who’s Really Listening To Your Conversations?
Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable - from drafting e-mails and generating content to writing your grocery list while keeping it ...
Hackers Might Not Ransom You Anymore – They’ll Just Extort You Instead!
Think ransomware is your worst nightmare? Think again. Hackers have found a new way to hold your business hostage - and it may be even more ruthless than encryption. It's called data extortion, and it's changing the rules of the ...
What Happens To Your Applications When Windows 10 Support Ends?
Mark your calendars: October 14, 2025 - the day Windows 10 officially reaches its end of life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes or technical support for Windows 10. But what does this mean ...
The Make-Or-Break Factor Failing Business Owners Often Miss
When it comes to running a business, most owners consider aspects like quality customer service, reliable products or services, and closely monitored P&Ls as reasons for company success or failure. Most never consider one other sneaky element that is often ...
A Rising Threat Every Business Owner Needs To Take Seriously
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated - and far more dangerous. In ...
How Business Owners Can Eliminate Costly Tech Problems Immediately
Imagine you and your team walking into work ready to tackle the day's tasks when suddenly the Internet goes down, e-mails stop working and productivity grinds to a halt. What would you do? When the "Internet goes down," most businesses' ...
Cybercriminals Love Tax Season – Here’s How To Protect Your Business
As tax season approaches, businesses are focused on preparing financial documents, filing returns and meeting tight deadlines. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see this busy season where business owners and employees are preoccupied as the perfect opportunity to strike. Most hackers are looking ...
Spring-Clean Your Computer Network
Spring is finally here, which means it's time to spring-clean. While you're busy decluttering your office and organizing files, don't forget your IT systems deserve a refresh too. A "spring-clean" for your business technology can uncover inefficiencies, strengthen security and ...
From Reactive To Proactive: Why Your IT Strategy Needs An Upgrade
As you work through Q1 of 2025, one thing is abundantly clear: businesses that thrive are those that stay ahead of the quickly evolving technology world. Reactive IT strategies - waiting for problems to occur before addressing them - are ...