Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how professional services firms operate—streamlining workflows, enhancing client communications, and improving decision-making. But as AI tools become more powerful and accessible, cybercriminals are using them too. And that means the threat landscape is evolving fast. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s time to look beyond the hype and focus on the…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a timely reminder for professional services firms to assess how well they’re protecting sensitive client data, intellectual property, and operational continuity. In industries where trust and confidentiality are paramount, cybersecurity isn’t just a technical concern—it’s a business-critical priority. 4 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips to Protect Your Business While headlines often focus…
There are many common myths when it comes to cybersecurity, and, unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave you with gaping holes in your company’s cybersecurity defenses. We are going to debunk five common myths and give you the truth behind them. Myth #1: It Won’t Happen To Us. There’s a common belief among…
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter. A lot. In fact, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could’ve been prevented with simple, foundational safeguards. That’s where “cyber hygiene” comes in – your…
There’s a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, and for good reason. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are popping up everywhere. Businesses are using them to create content, respond to customers, write e-mails, summarize meetings and even assist with coding or spreadsheets. AI can be a huge time-saver…
You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here’s how to stay aware and stay protected. Why The Increased Risk? Attackers use your…
You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into – and more likely to pay up. And while a Fortune 500 company might be able to eat the cost of a breach,…
Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials. It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the top way hackers get into systems. They steal passwords, trick employees with fake e-mails or overload people with login requests until someone slips.…
Imagine arriving at your office in Schaumburg, Oak Brook, or downtown Chicago—and finding every client file, email, and internal document completely locked. Encrypted. Held hostage. That’s ransomware—and attacks like these are skyrocketing. In Q1 2025 alone, ransomware incidents jumped 84% compared to last year. And professional service firms—legal, accounting, financial, marketing—are prime targets. Why? You…
Let’s be honest—are you or your team still using passwords like “password123” or “123456”? You’re not alone. But that doesn’t make it safe. For law offices in Lisle, financial advisors in Naperville, and consultancies downtown, weak passwords are a golden ticket for cybercriminals. And unfortunately, they’re still rampant—especially in professional service businesses that rely on…
