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The Bad Bot Takeover Is Here

By Tracy Hardin | October 27, 2023
There is one extremely common threat to our security that nearly everyone has witnessed but hardly anyone talks about – bad bots. These silent attackers are often thought of as annoying spam accounts posting computer-generated comments online. They are so common that most of us tend to scroll by them...

10 Tasks You Didn’t Know Your IT Team Could Do For You

By Tracy Hardin | October 20, 2023
When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always something else, another e-mail or task, nagging for your attention. If you want to be productive, and ultimately successful, it’s important to prioritize...

How To Get Out Of Overwhelm And Manage Projects Brilliantly (While Saving Money On IT)

By Tracy Hardin | October 13, 2023
It’s a special kind of relentless attack all business owners and managers face: the persistent, crazy, chaotic assault on your time and attention. No one is immune, and every business deals with it. Some leaders handle the constant pressure on their attention brilliantly, keeping the team organized and highly productive....

Why Cyber Security Compliance Doesn’t Belong In The IT Department’s Hands

By Tracy Hardin | October 6, 2023
What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even your well-meaning (but overburdened) IT department? If you were exposed to that level of risk, wouldn’t...

College-Age Kids Are A Prime Target For Cybercriminals – Make Sure Your Students Are Safe At School

By Tracy Hardin | September 29, 2023
College has changed since many of us were students. Years ago, we’d be shuffling from class to class, holding a single notebook and a pencil for scribbling down notes. There wasn’t as big a risk of photos or data being stolen online. That’s no longer the case. Students today have...

Scammers Are Using These 10 Popular Brands To Trick You Into Revealing Your Private Data

By Tracy Hardin | September 22, 2023
Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation, and hackers leverage this to go after you. The most common...

This HUGE And Recent Data Breach Practically Guarantees YOUR Personal Information Was Stolen

By Tracy Hardin | September 18, 2023
Back in May, the company MOVEit, a file transfer platform made by Progress Software, was compromised by a Russian ransomware operation called Cl0p. They used a vulnerability in Progress’s software that was unknown to exist at the time. Shortly after the attack was noticed, a patch was issued. However, some...

Are Your Business Tools Ticking Time Bombs For A Cyber-Attack?

By Tracy Hardin | August 25, 2023
In June a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies likes Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, a number of US federal agencies such as the Department of Health and more was hacked by Russia-linked cybercrime group Cl0p. Security Magazine reported that, to date, there are 138 known companies...

The Key To Scaling Your Company Efficiently

By Tracy Hardin | August 18, 2023
As a business owner, you know that continuous, steady growth is an essential part of success. When you’re ready to get serious about scaling your organization, several vital activities must happen. Documented workflows and processes, streamlined hiring, onboarding and training, well-oiled marketing systems and more top the list. One key...