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Phishing attacks are the number one cause of data breaches for small businesses. With AI now helping criminals craft near-perfect fake emails, knowing how to recognize and stop phishing attempts is one of the most important skills your team can have. The most common types of phishing Email phishing — mass emails pretending to be a trusted brand Spear phishing — targeted emails personalized with your name or company details CEO fraud — impersonating your boss to request a wire

If customers, guests, or personal devices are connecting to the same Wi-Fi as your business systems, you have a serious security problem. Here's why separating your networks is one of the most important things you can do. The solution: network segmentation A properly segmented small business network includes three zones: a business network for computers and servers, an IoT network for printers and cameras, and a guest network for customers and personal devices. Benefits beyon

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most costly threats to small businesses. Criminals encrypt your data and demand payment to restore access. Here's how to protect your business before it happens. 5 ways to protect your business Keep all software and operating systems fully patched and up to date Use endpoint detection and response tools, not just basic antivirus Train employees to recognize phishing — human error is the number one entry point Maintain offline or immut

Remote work is here to stay — but letting employees access your business systems from home introduces real security risks if done incorrectly. Here's how to give your team flexibility without putting your network at risk. Start with a business-grade VPN A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your employee's device and your office network. Consumer VPN services are not the same as a properly configured business VPN — make sure you're using the right tool. Use multi-factor a

"We're too small to be a target." It's the most dangerous assumption a small business owner can make. Small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals — precisely because they're less protected than large enterprises. What a basic cybersecurity plan should include A business-grade firewall that inspects incoming and outgoing traffic Endpoint protection on every device that touches your network Regular software and firmware updates to close known vulnerabi

If you're a homeowner looking to step up your security game without breaking the bank, Reolink is one of the most exciting brands to watch right now. Over the past few years, Reolink has gone from a budget-friendly option to a genuinely impressive surveillance solution that punches well above its price point. Here's why we think it deserves a serious look for home users. What is Reolink? Reolink is a consumer-focused security camera brand that has been rapidly gaining popular

Phishing attacks are the number one cause of data breaches for small businesses — and they're getting harder to spot every year. With AI now helping criminals craft near-perfect fake emails, knowing how to recognize and stop phishing attempts is one of the most important skills your team can have. What is a phishing attack? A phishing attack is when a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted person or organization — your bank, Microsoft, a vendor, even your boss — to trick you in