SMB cybersecurity
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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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Critical Cybersecurity Risks Every Farmer Must Know in 2025
Farms today aren’t just about tractors and crops—they’re also about sensors, cloud software, and internet-connected machines. While these tools make farming easier and more efficient, they also create openings for hackers. A single weak password or outdated sensor can let cybercriminals sneak in, lock you out of your systems, or even mess with your equipment.
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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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How to Protect Your SMB from Cyber Attacks in 2025
Cyber threats aren’t going away. In fact, they’re getting smarter. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often think, “We’re too small for hackers to care.” Sadly, that’s wrong. Hackers love SMBs. You’re like a small café with an unlocked back door—they can walk right in. But don’t panic. You don’t need a team of security wizards…