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IT & cybersecurity insights for professional services firms

Expert insights on cybersecurity, compliance, AI adoption, and managed IT — written for CPA firms, law practices, and financial services firms.

Out-of-office email reply being read by a hacker who targets the listed alternate contact Cybersecurity

Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s

Vacation auto-reply messages may seem harmless, but they reveal valuable information like your absence dates and team contacts.

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Business owner and IT provider at a table reviewing a checklist of security questions Cybersecurity

7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider

Stay ahead in business by asking your IT provider the right questions every quarter.

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Empty office with crashed computer screen and out-of-office notification on an unattended desk Cybersecurity

Out Of Office, Out Of Luck

Discover the risks of reactive IT support when key team members are on vacation. Learn why relying on a single IT person can freeze your business during.

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Employee secretly installing unauthorized apps on a laptop in an open office Cybersecurity

Shadow IT: How Employees Using Unauthorized Apps

Shadow IT poses a significant cybersecurity threat as employees use unauthorized apps, creating unseen vulnerabilities.

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Office printer with warning symbols and network vulnerability indicators glowing red Cybersecurity

Is Your Printer a Security Threat?

Discover how your office printer could be a major cybersecurity threat. Learn why hackers target printers, the sensitive data they store, and the risks.

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Counterfeit airline booking confirmation email open on a laptop with a red fraud alert Cybersecurity

The Fake Vacation E-mail That Could Drain Your Bank

Planning a vacation? Beware of cybercriminals sending fake booking confirmation emails that mimic airlines and hotels.

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Business owner overlooking a cracked digital shield representing common IT security gaps Cybersecurity

The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making

Common IT and cybersecurity mistakes business owners make: weak passwords, no backups, skipping updates, and relying on free software.

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AI chatbot interface with a shadowy surveillance figure listening through the screen AI & Automation

The Dark Side Of Chatbots

The dark side of chatbots: how AI assistants collect, store, and potentially misuse your data. What businesses should know.

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Shadowy figure holding stolen data files as digital ransom note glows on dark background Cybersecurity

Hackers Might Not Ransom You Anymore

Ransomware is evolving into data extortion, where hackers steal sensitive information and threaten to leak it unless paid.

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Windows 10 logo fading out as a broken application icon falls from a laptop screen Cybersecurity

What Happens To Your Applications When Windows 10

As Windows 10 reaches its end of life on October 14, 2025, businesses must prepare for the consequences.

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Business owner frustrated at outdated computer while productivity slips away General

The Make-Or-Break Factor Failing Business Owners

Discover the often-overlooked technology factor that can make or break your business.

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Executive receiving a deceptive email impersonation on screen with a fraud alert overlay AI & Automation

A Rising Threat Every Business Owner Needs To Take

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a growing cyber threat, causing $6.7 billion in losses globally in 2023.

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