The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)

Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024 were

SonicWall Hacked? Unpatched Firewalls Invite Ransomware

If your business relies on a SonicWall firewall or SSL VPN for remote access, patching is urgent. Recent reporting shows attackers logging into SonicWall SSL VPN accounts at scale using stolen credentials, then moving deeper into internal networks. Once the

How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission

SharePoint phishing attack anatomy and defense insights

We recently intercepted a SharePoint phishing attack targeting a local organization. The attack stood out because of how it abused legitimate services at every step. Microsoft SharePoint delivered the lure. Constant Contact handled the redirect. Even Barracuda's link protection service

Secure AI Adoption for Modern Illinois Businesses

Most organizations have realized that AI is not a sentient system looking to take over the world, but rather an invaluable tool. They have come to utilize it to improve their productivity and efficiency. AI solutions have been installed at

Use UniFi for Secure Business Wi-Fi and Networking

The TP-Link Ban is a Wake-Up Call for Small Businesses U.S. officials are reportedly preparing to ban the sale of TP-Link networking gear, citing national security risks due to alleged ties to China. Whether or not the ban moves forward,

Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins

During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats

Cyber Security for Small Businesses in Illinois: What Every Owner Should Know

If you run a small business in Illinois, cyber security isn’t optional. Criminals don’t care about your size, they care about how easy you are to attack. Many owners don’t see the value of IT or cyber protection until it’s

Stop Account Hacks: The Advanced Guide to Protecting Your Small Business Logins

Sometimes the first step in a cyberattack isn’t code. It’s a click. A single login involving one username and password can give an intruder a front-row seat to everything your business does online. For small and mid-sized companies, those credentials are

Is Your Smart Office a Security Risk? What Small Businesses Need to Know About IoT

Your office thermostat, conference room speaker, and smart badge reader are convenient, but they’re also doors into your network. With more devices than ever in play, keeping track can be tough, and it only takes one weak link to put

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