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November 12, 2025

Did Your Kid Lose Their Phone? Not Likely

It’s an everyday scene. It’s prime time for TV and you’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair. Suddenly, your phone alerts you to a new text. You pick it up…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
November 5, 2025

TSA Joins FBI in Warning: Don’t Get ‘Juice-Jacked’ at Airport USB Ports

The FBI and FCC have both issued repeated warnings about something many of us do without thinking—plugging our phones or tablets into public USB charging ports. And now, the Transportation…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
October 14, 2025

Right Access. Right People. Right Time.

Why removing local administrative rights is one of the highest-ROI security moves for small businesses In today’s threat landscape, most attacks don’t start with exotic zero-days—they start with too much…
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September 10, 2025

Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

It’s a creepy feeling no one really wants to think about, but we all need to be aware of it. It’s not that someone’s looking over your shoulder while you’re…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
September 8, 2025

Webcam Woes—Are You Being Spied On?

It’s a creepy feeling no one really wants to think about, but we all need to be aware of it. It’s not that someone’s looking over your shoulder while you’re…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
August 29, 2025

Did Your Kid Lose Their Phone? Not Likely

It’s an everyday scene. It’s prime time for TV and you’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair. Suddenly, your phone alerts you to a new text. You pick it up…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
August 20, 2025

You Think That File Reader App Safe? Maybe Not. Anatsa Trojan Strikes Again

Imagine this scenario: you’re trying to open a PDF on your phone, so you head to the Google Play Store and download something called “Document Viewer — File Reader.” Seems…
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July 25, 2025

Ouch! Solar Scams That Could Burn You

So, you’re thinking about going solar. That’s great for the planet and one would assume it’s great for your wallet too. Well, that depends on whether you can avoid the…
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July 22, 2025

Locked Out, Wiped Out: Why Physical Security Is Every Small Business’s Secret Weapon

Picture this: You walk into your business one morning, coffee in hand, ready to start the day. But something’s off—the door is ajar. Inside, it’s chaos. The cash register is…
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July 16, 2025

Kids Online Means They’re Targets; Help Them Stay Safe Too

Teaching kids about cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital age, as they are increasingly exposed to online threats. Whether they’re playing video games on their brand-new consoles, browsing social media,…
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July 15, 2025

Backups Are Great—But Only If They Actually Work

Why Testing Your Backup Might Be the Most Important Thing You’re Not Doing. When you think about cybersecurity, you probably feel good knowing you’ve got a backup system in place.…
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CybersecuritySan JoseSanta ClaraSunnyvale
July 9, 2025

Amazon Scams Ramp Up Ahead of Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day—Ok, it’s really a week—approaches (July 8–11, 2025), scammers are dialing up their schemes, and law enforcement is taking notice. On June 25, 2025, the Steuben County…
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July 7, 2025

Not All Antivirus Is Created Equal: What Every Business Should Know

In Silicon Valley, where innovation is constant and competition is fierce, cybersecurity is more than just a best practice—it’s a business necessity. Unfortunately, many small and mid-sized businesses across the…
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Cybersecurity
July 2, 2025

Online And Mobile Payment Option Security

Most of us have heard of the various payment systems that allow us to pay almost anyone without writing the old-fashioned paper check. Now, we can pay nearly anyone, residing…
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CybersecuritySan Jose
June 30, 2025

San Jose Businesses: Is Your Network Supporting Your Growth—or Quietly Putting You at Risk?

In San Jose, the tech capital of the world, innovation is second nature. But surprisingly, many small to mid-sized businesses here are still running on outdated or neglected network systems—without…
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CybersecuritySan Jose
June 25, 2025

Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly prevalent and damaging in recent years and they do not discriminate. Every person, industry, or organization is fair game for cybercriminals wanting to make a…
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CybersecuritySan Jose
June 24, 2025

Smart Security: The Silent Business Partner San Jose Small Shops Can’t Afford to Ignore

In a city buzzing with innovation like San Jose, small businesses often find themselves focused on growth—new customers, better tech, and smarter marketing. But one area that quietly determines the…
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Cybersecurity
June 18, 2025

Calling Your FI? You Could Be Calling a Hacker Instead

When did calling your financial institution (FI) turn into calling a hacker instead? Well, there’s now an improved Android banking trojan named FakeCall that’s intercepting calls to FIs. It sounds…
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Cybersecurity
June 16, 2025

Right-Sized Cybersecurity: Knowing When Enough Is Enough

You can invest endlessly in cybersecurity and still never reach the mythical state of being fully secure. Meanwhile, one major breach—whether it results in operational downtime or compromised data—can erode…
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Cybersecurity
June 11, 2025

Sneaky Attacks Steal 2FA and Your Credentials

Microsoft 365 users worldwide need to be on alert for hackers bypassing 2FA security to steal their sensitive credentials. Over 1.3 million companies in the U.S. use Microsoft 365 (MS…
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Cybersecurity
June 4, 2025

Phishing Scam Falsely Claims Google Subpoena Access to Your Email

Google has been in the news a lot lately…and we mean A LOT. We’ve seen browser extension warnings, password recovery warnings, a slick scam that claims to be from Google…
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Cybersecurity
June 2, 2025

The Silent Shield: Why Every Business Needs Strong Antivirus Protection

In today’s digital-first world, data is currency—and cybercriminals are cashing in. From small startups to well-established enterprises, no business is immune to online threats. Yet, many organizations still underestimate the…
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Cybersecurity
May 27, 2025

Beyond Cameras: Why Video Surveillance Alone Isn’t Enough for Modern Business Security

Beyond Cameras: Why Video Surveillance Alone Isn’t Enough for Modern Business Security Security threats don’t knock—they exploit silence, delay, and outdated systems. For businesses, relying on traditional video surveillance alone…
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Cybersecurity
May 23, 2025

Unseen Threats: The Cyber Attacks Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore

Unseen Threats: The Cyber Attacks Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore In today’s hyper-connected world, small businesses are no longer off the radar when it comes to cybercrime. In fact,…
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Cybersecurity
May 21, 2025

Phishing Scams Exploit Pricey Auto-Subscription Fears

With email among the top productivity tools in our everyday lives, we know cybercriminals have adopted it for their benefit, too. And now, according to an alert by the National…
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Business Insurance Compliance
May 19, 2025

Why Strong Business Insurance Compliance Is a Silent Shield Every Company Needs

In the hustle of running a business—hiring employees, serving clients, chasing growth—insurance compliance often ends up on the back burner. Yet, it’s one of the most critical pillars of operational…
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Cybersecurity
May 15, 2025

Every Business Needs Cybersecurity

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of responsible business operations. Regardless of size or industry, every company handles sensitive data—whether it’s client records, financial information, or proprietary…
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Cybersecurity
May 14, 2025

AI Aided Phishing Scams Target Business Execs at a Faster Clip in 2025

AI-powered bots are now capable of analyzing vast amounts of data from online profiles. This enables them to craft emails that closely mimic the tone and style of a company…
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Cybersecurity
May 7, 2025

Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking…
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Cybersecurity
April 30, 2025

The PayPal No-Phish Phishing Scam

It’s not your typical email phishing scam, but then cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to swindle us. And we’ve seen many warnings about PayPal scams lately. Yet another…
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Cybersecurity
April 23, 2025

Hackers Are After Your Password Manager

While password help is on the way, it’s still frustrating that we have to remember so many of them. One for each and every online account, right? That’s why password…
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