Justyna Flisk
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Top 10 Viruses and Malware Wreaking Havoc in January 2025
Learn how to identify and defend against the latest cybersecurity threats like Banshee, Clop Ransomware, and AI-powered attacks. Stay one step ahead of hackers with this detailed guide.
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How Spilled Coffee Saved a Company
Small businesses face countless threats—phishing attacks, ransomware, budget constraints, and, occasionally, over-caffeinated interns. This is the story of Taxify Associates, a mid-sized accounting firm that narrowly avoided financial ruin thanks to a spilled cup of coffee, a frayed carpet, and one overworked IT manager.
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Build a Local AI Search Engine with Ollama
In today’s world, companies generate mountains of documents daily. Finding a single file among shared network drives, cloud storage, and local folders can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, with tools like Ollama—a local AI model—you can build a powerful, privacy-friendly search engine tailored for your company’s needs.
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Checklist for Identifying Third-Party Vendor Cybersecurity Risks
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often rely on third-party vendors for essential services, such as SaaS tools, cloud storage, and marketing platforms. While these partnerships can improve efficiency and cut costs, they also introduce cybersecurity risks. Vendors may have vulnerabilities that malicious actors exploit, compromising your data and systems. SMBs, unfortunately, are often the weak…
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Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security vs Norton Small Business: Best Antivirus for SMBs in 2025 Compared
Choosing the right antivirus for your small or medium-sized business (SMB) isn’t just about dodging malware—it’s about protecting your data, maintaining trust with your customers, and keeping operations running smoothly. In 2025, two big names stand out: Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security and Norton Small Business. Both promise rock-solid protection, but each has its strengths, quirks,…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Using Free Tools
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often delay implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The reasons are clear: it seems expensive, complicated, and time-consuming. But here’s the truth—MFA is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your business from cyber threats. Better yet, you can set it up using free tools like Google Authenticator.
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Case Study: How a Small Bakery Lost Its Recipe — and Customer Data
The Incident In mid-2024, “Flour Power,” a small bakery in Wisconsin, fell victim to a data breach. The owners had just implemented a new online ordering system. The system made it easy for customers to place orders and pay online, but it also made things easy for attackers.
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Cyber Insurance for SMBs: Is It Worth the Investment?
Introduction Cyberattacks are like the modern-day boogeyman for small and medium businesses (SMBs). The threats lurk in every email link, unsecured device, or poorly configured firewall. Unlike the boogeyman, though, these attacks can do serious harm — stealing data, crippling operations, and draining finances. For many SMBs, cyber insurance is the knight in shining armor.…
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Affordable Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs: Balancing Cost and Protection
Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the challenge is balancing tight budgets with the need for robust protection. Cyber threats are growing in sophistication, and SMBs often lack the resources to invest in enterprise-level solutions. Thankfully, there are affordable options that can offer reliable protection without draining…
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Attackers Use Microsoft Teams and AnyDesk to Spread DarkGate Malware
Attackers are exploiting Microsoft Teams and AnyDesk in a new social engineering campaign to deploy DarkGate malware. This attack highlights how easily cybercriminals can manipulate users through remote access tools and impersonation tactics.
