The Simple Checklist to Secure Your Office Wi-Fi Network
Summary: Lock down your router, turn on WPA3 or WPA2, and change all defaults. Separate staff, guest, and smart devices into different networks. Keep firmware…
Why Your Business Should Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Now
Summary: MFA stops most account takeovers and is now required or strongly recommended by major authorities. Start with email, admin accounts, remote access, finance apps,…
Every Accountant Should Know About Data Encryption
Summary: Encrypt client data in transit and at rest to meet legal duties and reduce breach impact. Use built-in tools like BitLocker and FileVault, and…
How to Create a Secure Password Policy for Your Staff
Summary: Long, unique passphrases plus multi-factor authentication stop many attacks Screen new passwords against known breached lists and limit login attempts A managed service provider…
How to Stop Your Business Emails from Going to Spam
Summary: Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so mailbox providers trust your domain. Follow Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook sender rules, including one-click unsubscribe for bulk…
How to Tell if That “Microsoft” Call Is Really a Scam
Summary: Unsolicited tech support calls are scams. Hang up and do not share info. Pop-ups or emails that tell you to call a number are…
What to Do When Your Business Laptop Gets Stolen
Imagine this: one of your employees calls in to say their company laptop was stolen from their car, hotel room, or coffee shop. Your first…
Recovering from an Email Hack
Email accounts get breached far more often than most businesses admit—and when it happens, the fallout is bigger than “missed messages.” Email is your control…
Why Email Isn’t Working
Email is an important way to communicate—whether for business or personal reasons. But what happens when your email stops working and you’re left offline? The…
What To Do If You Clicked On A Phishing Link
If you’ve just clicked on a phishing link, you’re probably starting to worry. Have you just unleashed dangerous malware onto your systems? Is a hacker…
Risk Management & Client Trust: How a WISP Protects Your Firm
Framing the WISP (Written Information Security Plan) as a strategic risk control Beyond compliance, accountants need a WISP to systematically manage cyber risk, protect client…
15 year old hacks MGM Resorts in Las Vegas $100M in losses
In one of the most striking cybersecurity headlines of 2025, a teenager has been arrested over his alleged role in a high-impact cyberattack on MGM…
The largest software supply chain attack in history
What happened: a software “poisoning” attack on NPM In early September 2025, security researchers uncovered a coordinated attack on the NPM ecosystem — the central…
ICE using Israeli spyware to hack smartphones
Reports in September 2025 indicated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reactivated a $2 million contract with Israeli spyware firm Paragon Solutions, granting…
Is Your Cloud Backup Actually Working? Here’s How to Check
Cloud backups give business owners peace of mind — until they don’t. Many companies assume their data is safe just because they pay for a…
How to Recover Quickly After a Ransomware Attack
Ransomware remains one of the most pervasive cyber-threats facing businesses today. According to the Unit 42 2025 Incident Response Report, 86% of ransomware incidents had…
SharePoint hack hits governments, universities, and energy firms
What is CVE-2025-53770? CVE-2025-53770 is a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft’s on-premises SharePoint Server family. Trend Micro+3NVD+3Microsoft+3 The flaw allows an attacker to run arbitrary…
Radiology Associates of Richmond VA security incident exposes over 1.4M patients’ data
Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR), a prominent medical imaging provider in Virginia, recently confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident that exposed sensitive personal and health information…
16 billion passwords leaked
Cybersecurity outlet Cybernews announced the exposure of 16 billion login credentials collected from 30 datasets, claiming this was one of the largest credential compilations ever…
Erie Insurance cyberattack and lawsuits
In June 2025, Erie Indemnity Company (doing business as Erie Insurance) abruptly disclosed a serious information security incident that knocked core systems offline, impacted customer…