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If you’re a small or mid-sized business owner, nothing makes your stomach drop quite like an email from your insurance broker that says: “Please fill out this ransomware supplemental application." You click the attachment, and suddenly you’re staring at pages of technical questions about MFA, backups, endpoint monitoring, patching cadence, privileged accounts, and terms you may have never heard before. So, what is this questionnaire, and why are you suddenly responsible for u

A recent ransomware attack on Fulgar S.p.A. , a major yarn and synthetic fiber supplier, is a stark reminder to all businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, that third-party risk is real, and it's escalating fast . Fulgar’s clients include fashion giants like H&M, Adidas, Wolford, and Calzedonia. More details about this breach were posted on Tech Radar and Cybernews . What Happened at Fulgar The RansomHouse group claims to have encrypted and exfiltrated internal

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running your business on gut instinct and scattered spreadsheets, you’re not alone. Most small business owners know their numbers matter, but getting clear, actionable insights out of all that data often feels impossible. That’s where Business Intelligence (BI)  and Artificial Intelligence (AI)  come in. These aren’t just buzzwords for big corporations, they’re powerful tools that can help any  small business work smarter, make better decisions

The holiday shopping season isn’t just busy for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), it’s also peak season for cyber-criminals and scammers. While most businesses focus on sales, marketing, and meeting end-of-year goals, threat actors are busy exploiting the chaos. From fake ads to phishing emails and fraudulent vendor invoices, scams surge during the holidays, and SMBs are prime targets. Why? Because scammers know that smaller organizations often lack the resources, staff,

Running a small business is already a full-time job. You’re juggling staff, customers, finances, and growth. So the idea of bringing in artificial intelligence (AI) might feel like “tech stuff for the big guys.” The good news: the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses to use AI and shows how to do it wisely. Reference article here . In this post, I’ll walk you through what the SBA says about AI for small business, why you should care, how to sta

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often assume that they’re too small to be targeted by cyber criminals. That’s a myth. According to Insurance Experts, while large enterprises may have deeper pockets, they often have stronger security platforms. SMBs, by contrast, frequently operate with limited resources and competing priorities, making them an attractive target. Below we walk through the five most common cyber-risks facing SMBs today and then make the case for why h

🔔 Attention SMB leaders — it’s been one week since support officially ended for Windows 10 (as of October 14, 2025).   If you’re still running Windows 10 in your environment, it’s time to act — your business is now exposed to elevated risks and hidden costs. Here’s why this matters now , and what you should do about it: ⚠️ Why this matters for your business Without security updates, Windows 10 devices will increasingly become targets for cyber-attacks. The OS will continue t

Your tech stack is the backbone of your business, but when it starts to age, it can quietly drain your budget and open the door to serious cybersecurity risks . Many small and midsize businesses operate with outdated systems or redundant tools without realizing the full cost. Let’s break down the signs that your tech stack may be hurting your bottom line — and how to turn things around. 1. Escalating IT Costs Without Better Results If your IT spend keeps rising while producti

In the 2025 Empowering Small Business report by the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), Part Two drills into how small businesses are adopting AI, what benefits they report, and what challenges remain. In this post, I’ll summarize key findings from Part Two and explore practical lessons for small business owners who want to use AI — especially around security, ethics, and risk mitigation.

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