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2 02, 2026

FTC and CISA Warn About QR Code Phishing Scams

February 2nd, 2026|Uncategorized|

FTC and CISA Warn SMBs About Rise in QR Code Phishing Scams Why QR Code Scams Are Suddenly Everywhere for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Attackers are now hiding phishing links in fake QR codes placed on invoices, parking notices, and physical signage. Because many SMBs rely on QR codes but lack consistent training, government agencies are warning that your business is a prime target. Introduction Federal agencies, including the FTC and CISA, have issued a [...]

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30 01, 2026

Ransomware Surge Targets Small Firms with Legacy Servers

January 30th, 2026|Cybersecurity, Security News|

Ransomware Surge Hits Small Firms Running Legacy On‑Prem Servers Why ransomware against small on‑prem environments is suddenly everywhere Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting small businesses that still depend on legacy on‑premises servers. At the same time, many of these firms have not revisited their disaster recovery or modernization plans in years, which creates serious gaps. Because of this, now is the right moment to assess your environment and consider moving file servers and line‑of‑business applications [...]

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29 01, 2026

Microsoft Boosts AI Security for SMBs with Defender

January 29th, 2026|Security News|

Microsoft Expands SME AI Security Features in Defender for Business Why Defender for Business AI Security Is Suddenly Top of Mind for SMBs Microsoft is expanding AI-assisted threat detection and automated incident remediation in Defender for Business, and SMB leaders are paying attention. Attacks that steal employee credentials are rising, so small organizations now need smarter, more automated protection without adding headcount. Introduction Microsoft recently announced new AI-assisted threat detection and automated incident remediation features [...]

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28 01, 2026

Ransomware Surge: MSP Remote Tools Target

January 28th, 2026|Security News, Uncategorized|

Ransomware Surge Targets Small Firms Through MSP Remote Tools Why attacks against MSP remote tools are suddenly in the spotlight Attackers are going after managed service providers (MSPs) because one stolen login can open the door to many small businesses at once. As a result, abuse of remote monitoring and management (RMM) platforms has become a powerful way to deploy ransomware at scale. Introduction Security researchers have reported a spike in ransomware gangs abusing RMM [...]

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26 01, 2026

AI Email Filters Boost BEC Detection

January 26th, 2026|Cybersecurity, Generative AI|

AI Email Threat Filters Improve Detection of BEC and Fraud Attempts Why AI‑Driven Email Security Is Suddenly a Priority for SMBs New AI email‑analysis engines are getting attention because business email compromise (BEC) and fraud attempts are slipping past traditional filters. As financial fraud incidents rise this quarter, SMB decision‑makers are re‑evaluating whether their current email security is enough. Introduction Email attacks are getting smarter, and standard spam filters are no longer enough. Multiple vendors [...]

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19 01, 2026

Small Businesses Embrace AI Agents

January 19th, 2026|Productivity|

Small Businesses Embrace AI Agents for Customer Support Why AI agents for support are suddenly everywhere AI agents for customer support are gaining attention because they help small businesses respond faster without hiring more staff. At the same time, vendors are rolling out new features that are easier to deploy and manage for growing organizations. Introduction AI agents are moving from “nice to have” to “must have” for small and midsize businesses. Several vendors recently [...]

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12 01, 2026

Rise in QR-Code Phishing Hits Local Businesses

January 12th, 2026|Cybersecurity|

Rise in QR-Code-Based Phishing Campaigns Targeting Local Businesses QR-code phishing is rising fast — and local businesses are in the crosshairs Security analysts are reporting a surge in phishing attacks that use QR codes, both in emails and in physical locations. Because many teams still see QR codes as “harmless,” attackers are quietly using them to harvest employee login credentials. Introduction QR codes are now a common part of everyday business, which makes them a [...]

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7 01, 2026

Microsoft Updates Security Defaults for SMBs

January 7th, 2026|Cybersecurity, IT News and Info|

Microsoft Rolls Out SMB-Focused Security Defaults Updates Why this Microsoft security update is suddenly on every SMB radar Microsoft has updated its Security Defaults for small businesses, and these changes are designed to block more attacks before they start. As account-takeover incidents keep rising for SMBs, this update is getting attention from both business leaders and IT providers. Introduction Microsoft introduced new Security Defaults that expand enforced multi-factor authentication (MFA) and block outdated authentication methods. [...]

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18 12, 2025

Agentic AI: Boosting SMB Automation & Productivity

December 18th, 2025|Generative AI, Productivity|

Agentic AI for Business Automation & Productivity Why agentic AI is suddenly on every SMB leader’s agenda Agentic AI is moving from buzzword to business tool. As enterprises scale AI across departments, small and mid-sized businesses are following with practical, human-in-the-loop agents that streamline HR, sales, and content work. Introduction SMBs are no longer just “testing” AI. They are moving from narrow pilots to agentic AI deployments that actually impact revenue and productivity. At the [...]

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14 12, 2025

Combat MFA Fatigue: Protect SMBs

December 14th, 2025|Cybersecurity|

Spike in SMB-Targeted MFA Fatigue Attacks Why MFA fatigue attacks are suddenly everywhere for small and mid-sized businesses Security researchers are seeing a surge in MFA fatigue attacks, and attackers are now zeroing in on SMBs. Because many smaller organizations have weaker authentication policies, they are easier to overwhelm with fake push approvals and trick into granting access. Introduction MFA was meant to stop attackers, yet MFA fatigue attacks are turning that strength into a [...]

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