Case Studies & News
Real-world lessons from SMB breaches or success stories. Also relevant cybersecurity news with SMB takeaways.
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Cybersecurity Risks of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Impact on Supply Chains in Canada, Mexico & the EU
In early 2025, the U.S. government announced new tariffs aimed at Canada, Mexico, and potentially the European Union. While the tariffs on Canada and Mexico are temporarily on hold, businesses are already adjusting supply chains to prepare for the financial impact. Trade policies like these cause ripple effects across industries, and cybersecurity often takes a…
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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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Ransomware Nightmare: How Ignoring Software Updates Can Destroy Your Business
A small accounting firm in Texas recently became the victim of a ransomware attack. The root cause? They ignored a critical software update for their firewall. Hackers exploited a well-documented vulnerability, gained access to the firm’s network, and locked down every single file. The firm couldn’t access financial records, client information, or even basic communication…
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How a Small Business Survived a Ransomware Attack: Costs, Lessons, and Practical Cybersecurity Tips
Introduction In December 2024, a small marketing agency with just 20 employees faced a ransomware attack that locked them out of critical client files during the peak holiday campaign season. This case study explores how the attack happened, how the business responded, and what lessons other small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can take away.
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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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Microsoft’s Latest NTLM Security Fixes: Keeping Hackers on Their Toes
Microsoft has rolled out new protections to counter NTLM relay attacks. These changes tighten the security of an old authentication protocol that, let’s face it, is still hanging around like that one office chair no one wants to replace.
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HubPhish Targets European Businesses Using HubSpot Tools
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a phishing campaign, dubbed HubPhish, that has targeted over 20,000 users in Europe. The attackers aim to steal login credentials and infiltrate Microsoft Azure cloud systems. This operation focused on industries like automotive, chemical, and industrial manufacturing.