• A Quiet Microsoft Deadline Could Leave Businesses Exposed to Cyberattacks

    A Quiet Microsoft Deadline Could Leave Businesses Exposed to Cyberattacks

    Microsoft Warns Outdated Windows PCs Could Lose Security Updates in 2027 Microsoft is warning businesses that some Windows computers could lose access to Windows Update in 2027 unless important security updates are installed. The problem involves expiring digital certificates used to establish trusted connections to Microsoft’s update services. For organizations running older computers, the consequences […]
  • The Person on Your Next Teams Call May Not Be Who You Think

    The Person on Your Next Teams Call May Not Be Who You Think

    The Person on Your Next Teams Call May Not Be Who You Think Microsoft Teams is preparing new deepfake detection and impersonation protections as artificial intelligence makes it easier for attackers to convincingly imitate executives, employees and trusted business partners. For years, cybersecurity training has taught employees to be suspicious of unusual emails. Check the […]
  • Cyber Insurance Can Pay for the Damage. It Cannot Stop the Attack.

    Cyber Insurance Can Pay for the Damage. It Cannot Stop the Attack.

    Cyber Insurance Is Not a Cybersecurity Strategy A cyber insurance policy can help an organization recover financially after an attack. It cannot stop an attacker from getting in, keep your systems running or guarantee that every loss will be covered. For years, businesses have purchased insurance to manage risks they cannot completely eliminate. Buildings are […]
  • Ransomware Can Shut Down a Business Overnight. Is Yours Ready?

    Ransomware Can Shut Down a Business Overnight. Is Yours Ready?

    If Ransomware Hit Tonight, Would Your Business Open Tomorrow? Ransomware preparedness is not really about whether your organization can prevent every attack. The more important question may be what happens the morning after one succeeds. Imagine arriving at work tomorrow morning and discovering that nobody can log in. Email is unavailable. Shared files will not […]
  • Cybercriminals Have Found a New Way Into the Office: Microsoft Teams

    Cybercriminals Have Found a New Way Into the Office: Microsoft Teams

    Hackers Have Moved Beyond Email: Now They’re Calling You in Microsoft Teams You’ve trained your employees not to click suspicious emails. But what happens when the hacker simply calls them at work? For years, cybersecurity awareness training has focused heavily on email. Employees have been taught to watch for strange links, unexpected attachments, suspicious sender […]
  • Cybercriminals Are Changing Tactics

    Cybercriminals Are Changing Tactics

    Cybercriminals Are Changing Tactics: What Businesses Need to Know in 2026 Cybersecurity threats are not simply becoming more numerous. They are becoming harder to distinguish from legitimate activity. That is one of the clearest messages in the Huntress 2026 Cyber Threat Report. The report examines threat activity observed during 2025 and shows attackers increasingly relying […]
  • The Excel Shortcuts That Could Save You Hours at Work

    The Excel Shortcuts That Could Save You Hours at Work

    Microsoft Excel Shortcuts That Can Save You Time Every Day Microsoft Excel is one of those applications many businesses use constantly, but most people still rely heavily on the mouse to get things done. There is nothing wrong with that, of course. But when you spend hours every week entering data, navigating spreadsheets, creating reports […]
  • Is Your IT Budget Ready for Next Year?

    Is Your IT Budget Ready for Next Year?

    Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It Technology has become one of the most important operating expenses for almost every small business. Computers, cloud services, cybersecurity, internet access, software subscriptions, backups, support, and equipment replacement all need to be planned for — yet IT is still often treated as an […]
  • Phishing Emails Don’t Look Fake Anymore

    Phishing Emails Don’t Look Fake Anymore

    Artificial intelligence has changed phishing. The spelling mistakes, awkward wording, and obvious red flags people were once trained to watch for are disappearing. Today’s phishing emails can be polished, professional, personalized, and surprisingly convincing. That means businesses need to change how employees evaluate suspicious messages. Instead of asking whether an email looks legitimate, the better […]
  • What Is Your Team Putting Into ChatGPT?

    What Is Your Team Putting Into ChatGPT?

    Is Your Business Data Ending Up in ChatGPT? Employees are using AI tools like ChatGPT to work faster, write better, and solve problems—but they may also be sharing sensitive business information without realizing the risk. Shadow AI is becoming a growing cybersecurity and data governance concern for organizations of every size. The key isn’t banning […]
  • The Call From IT May Be the Attack

    The Call From IT May Be the Attack

    The Call Says It’s From IT. That Doesn’t Mean It Is. Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating help desks and support teams. The most dangerous part of the attack may be that nothing they ask you to use looks malicious. Most employees have learned to be suspicious of strange email attachments and unexpected password-reset messages. But what […]
  • The Password Is Fading. Microsoft Just Took Another Step Toward a Passwordless Future.

    The Password Is Fading. Microsoft Just Took Another Step Toward a Passwordless Future.

    The Password Is Slowly Disappearing. Microsoft Just Took Another Big Step. For decades, signing in to a business account has followed the same basic formula: enter a password, receive a code, and prove you are who you say you are. Microsoft is now accelerating a major change to that familiar process. Beginning September 1, 2026, […]
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