Posts Tagged ‘Security’

Cisco Patches Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine ...

Scam Season Alert: Simple Tips To Avoid Traps

For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. ...

Defending Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and ...

U.S. Cybersecurity Pros Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks

BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity ...

SmarterMail Flaw Enables Dangerous Remote Code Execution

Business-grade email systems are supposed to be one of the safer corners of your IT environment, which is why the newly patched SmarterMail remote code execution vulnerability deserves your attention. SmarterMail, a ...

The Security Blind Spots Putting Small Businesses at Risk

When you think about protecting valuable assets, you probably think about physical security, with locks, guards, vaults, and surveillance. Companies spend big bucks keeping their buildings safe, but even with all that ...

Cybercriminals Exploit Holiday Cheer for Digital Attacks

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many business owners and consumers, they’re also prime time for holiday cyber attacks. Grinches are turning festive online shopping into a minefield, turning ...

PayPal Subscriptions Exploited To Send Convincing Scam Emails

There’s a new problem hitting email inboxes that you need to know about to protect your business accounts. The PayPal subscription scam is one of the more convincing phishing tactics circulating right ...

Inside RomCom’s Rise as a Cyberweapon

When most people hear the word “cyberweapon,” they think of shadowy government agencies cooking up tools in hidden labs. In practice, it rarely works that cleanly. Plenty of the tools causing the ...

Defending Retailers During the Year’s Most Vulnerable Season

The holiday rush is exciting for business owners: sales skyrocket, customers flood in, and that end-of-year boost can make or break your annual numbers. But with the positive comes the negative, and ...

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