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Data Extortion Response: 5 Steps to Protect Your BusinessData extortion response starts the moment you discover unauthorized access to your systems. Unlike traditional ransomware that locks your files, data extortion involves threat actors stealing…More — newest first
Supply Chain Attack Prevention: 5 Steps for SMBsSupply chain attack prevention has become critical for small and mid-sized businesses after the FBI publicly attributed a large-scale campaign by the criminal group TeamPCP. The…Fake Software Installers: 4 Warning Signs for SMBsFake software installers are one of the fastest-growing malware delivery methods targeting small and mid-sized businesses. A recent campaign uses counterfeit installers for Cisco AnyConnect VPN…OAuth token theft: 4 steps to protect your GmailOAuth token theft is a method attackers use to bypass your password and multi-factor authentication entirely. Instead of cracking credentials, they steal the temporary keys (tokens)…Threat Detection Gaps: Why Attacks Hide for MonthsThreat detection gaps allow attackers to remain hidden inside your network for months or even years. During that time, they steal credentials, move laterally across systems,…RCE Vulnerability Response: 5 Steps for SMBsRCE vulnerability response is the process small and mid-sized businesses follow when a critical remote code execution flaw is discovered in software they run. These vulnerabilities…Phishing Email Attack: 5 Signs Your Business Should KnowA phishing email attack uses fake but convincing messages to trick your employees into opening malicious attachments or clicking dangerous links. Recent campaigns have impersonated tax…Firewall Breach Response: 5 Steps for SMBsFirewall breach response begins the moment you learn that credentials protecting your network perimeter have been exposed. The FortiBleed attack compromised over 430,000 FortiGate firewalls and…RAT Malware Attack: 5 Steps to Protect Your BusinessWhat is a RAT malware attack and why should SMB owners care?A RAT malware attack occurs when cybercriminals install remote access trojan software on your company's…Ransomware Disabling Security Tools: 5 SMB DefensesRansomware disabling security tools is no longer a sophisticated trick reserved for nation-states. It is table stakes. The GentleKiller framework, used by the Gentlemen ransomware gang…Outdated Router Attack: 5 Steps to Protect Your BusinessWhat is an outdated router attack and why should SMB owners care?An outdated router attack happens when cybercriminals exploit known security holes in network routers that…Malicious Traffic Redirect: How Your Team Lands on Scam SitesA malicious traffic redirect happens when your employee clicks what appears to be a safe link (maybe from a search result, a saved bookmark, or even…Supply Chain Attack Response: 5 Steps to Protect Your BusinessA supply chain attack happens when cybercriminals infiltrate your business through a vendor, contractor, or software provider you trust. For small and mid-size businesses in manufacturing…Credential Exposure Response: 5 Steps After a Device LeakWhat happens when device credentials are exposed?Credential exposure response begins the moment you learn that usernames and passwords for your firewall, VPN, or other network devices…Software Supply Chain Attacks: 4 Things SMBs Must KnowSoftware supply chain attacks have become one of the fastest-growing threats to small and mid-sized businesses. When hackers recently breached household names like Samsung, Oracle, and…VPN Credential Breach: 4 Steps to Secure Remote AccessA VPN credential breach happens when attackers gain access to the usernames and passwords your employees and vendors use to connect remotely to your business network.…Zero-Day Vulnerability Response: 5 Steps for SMBsZero-day vulnerability response starts the moment you learn a critical flaw exists in software your business depends on. Microsoft's recent work on a patch for the…What the ShinyHunters Oracle Exploit Means for Your BusinessWhat is the ShinyHunters Oracle exploit and why should SMBs care?The ShinyHunters hacking group has been actively targeting organizations through a vulnerability in Oracle software, according…Should You Patch Your Business Software Immediately?Why did Oracle issue an emergency patch for PeopleSoft?Oracle discovered that attackers were actively breaking into PeopleSoft servers through a security flaw. The company issued an…
All articles — 19 total
- 2026-07-04Data Extortion Response: 5 Steps to Protect Your Business
- 2026-07-04Supply Chain Attack Prevention: 5 Steps for SMBs
- 2026-07-03Fake Software Installers: 4 Warning Signs for SMBs
- 2026-07-02OAuth token theft: 4 steps to protect your Gmail
- 2026-07-02Threat Detection Gaps: Why Attacks Hide for Months
- 2026-07-01RCE Vulnerability Response: 5 Steps for SMBs
- 2026-06-24Phishing Email Attack: 5 Signs Your Business Should Know
- 2026-06-24Firewall Breach Response: 5 Steps for SMBs
- 2026-06-22RAT Malware Attack: 5 Steps to Protect Your Business
- 2026-06-22Ransomware Disabling Security Tools: 5 SMB Defenses
- 2026-06-22Outdated Router Attack: 5 Steps to Protect Your Business
- 2026-06-20Malicious Traffic Redirect: How Your Team Lands on Scam Sites
- 2026-06-20Supply Chain Attack Response: 5 Steps to Protect Your Business
- 2026-06-20Credential Exposure Response: 5 Steps After a Device Leak
- 2026-06-18Software Supply Chain Attacks: 4 Things SMBs Must Know
- 2026-06-18VPN Credential Breach: 4 Steps to Secure Remote Access
- 2026-06-17Zero-Day Vulnerability Response: 5 Steps for SMBs
- 2026-06-12What the ShinyHunters Oracle Exploit Means for Your Business
- 2026-06-11Should You Patch Your Business Software Immediately?