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Featured August 30, 2026

What to Do in Case of a Cyberattack (Step by Step)

Article Summary: If your business is hit by a cyberattack, the first hour matters. Disconnect the affected devices from the network instead of powering them off, call your IT provider by phone,…

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August 25, 2026
What Are Passkeys, and Should Your Business Use Them?
Article Summary: A passkey lets you sign in to an app or website using the same fingerprint, face,…
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August 20, 2026
Still on Windows 10? Here’s Why You’re Putting Your Business at Risk
Article Summary: Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft support on October 14, 2025, which means it no…
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August 15, 2026
Who Can See What Your AI Note-Taker Records?
Article Summary: AI note-takers join your meetings, transcribe everything said, and save the recording and summary to the…
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August 10, 2026
How to Stop Scammers from Sending Emails in Your Company’s Name
Article Summary: Email spoofing is when a scammer sends a message that appears to come from your domain,…
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August 5, 2026
QR Code Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Your Business
Article Summary: A QR code scam, sometimes called quishing, hides a malicious web link inside a QR code.…
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July 30, 2026
How Small Business Ransomware Attacks Work (And How to Protect Against Them)
Small businesses are the most common ransomware target by volume of incidents, even though many small business owners…
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