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Suspect Your Computer Has Been Hacked? Do These 5 Things Now!

By Tracy Hardin | April 12, 2024
The initial reaction when you suspect your computer or network has been compromised is to panic. However, if your network has been breached, what you do next can make the difference between the incident being a minor inconvenience and being a devastating disaster that brings legal trouble and huge fines...

Financial Advisor Loses $50K To A Scammer

By Tracy Hardin | April 5, 2024
Horror stories of people getting scammed out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars aren’t in short supply. As we scroll through the news app from the comfort of our couch, reading these accounts of how a stupid so-and-so opened an obviously suspicious attachment and a hacker drained their bank...

Top Tax Scams Every Business Owner Needs To Watch Out For In 2024

By Tracy Hardin | March 29, 2024
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax scams, resulting in the loss of substantial amounts of money and sensitive personal data. According to the Better Business Bureau, taxpayers lost $5.7 billion due...

6 Common Technology Problems Small Business Owners Face

By Tracy Hardin | March 22, 2024
Technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry when properly utilized. However, one of the biggest issues small business owners face is overcoming some of the common tech obstacles that hinder productivity. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to serious threats that can permanently shut down...

Pirates Aren’t Just Threats On The Open Seas

By Tracy Hardin | March 15, 2024
“Know Ye That We Have Granted And Given License To Adam Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies by sea or by land, wheresoever they are able, so that they share with us the half of all their gain.” These were the words of King Henry III of England...

How $43,000 Got Stolen From A Small Business In The Blink Of An Eye

By Tracy Hardin | March 8, 2024
What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Make sure to forward this to anyone who might be making online payments...

Best Practices To ‘Celebrate’ National Change Your Password Day: How Does Your Password Stack Up?

By Tracy Hardin | February 23, 2024
Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity each year to do a quick check-in and make sure you’re using strong passwords that will keep your accounts protected. The suggested ‘rule’...

How “Cheaper” IT Providers Sneak In Expensive Hidden Costs

By Tracy Hardin | February 16, 2024
Is your company looking to hire an IT firm? Unfortunately, unless you’re tech-savvy or experienced with IT contracts, there can be hidden costs that you wouldn’t expect or know to look for. While it can sound appealing to go for the cheapest firm, that decision can end up costing you...

5 New Cybersecurity Threats You Need To Be Very Prepared For This Year

By Tracy Hardin | February 2, 2024
The year of 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier ways to rob you, extort you...