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…
Fraud isn’t just a Fortune 500 problem—it’s a growing threat to small and midsize professional service firms right here in the Chicago metro. Whether you’re running a law firm in Oak Brook, an accounting practice in Schaumburg, or a consulting agency in the Loop, identity fraud could be quietly draining your business—and eroding client trust.…
Just when your company’s cybersecurity feels under control—bam!—a new threat hits the scene. If your business operates in the Chicago metro area, pay close attention. There’s a sophisticated phishing scam on the rise, and it’s targeting businesses just like yours. It’s called device code phishing—and here’s the chilling part: cybercriminals don’t even need your password.…
Ever needed to quickly convert a file—say, from a Word doc to a PDF—and found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough. A quick download. A fast conversion. Job done. But what if that one small click opened the door to ransomware, data theft, or a full-blown cyberattack? That’s…
You’re packing for a well-earned summer getaway. You set your out-of-office message: “Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and email].” Seems harmless, right? Not so fast. For cybercriminals, that simple auto-reply is a gold mine — especially for professional service firms in Chicagoland where client communication, financial…
You trust your team. They’re smart, capable, and they’ve been around long enough to know better than to click on suspicious links or open sketchy attachments. They’ve heard of phishing. They know the red flags. They’re not the type to fall for it. At least, that’s what they think. Here’s the reality: just because someone believes they…
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about. This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of the fastest-growing security risks for businesses today. Employees download…
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything! That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to e-mails from airlines, hotels and travel agencies. These scams are designed to steal personal and…
A new study reveals that cybersecurity checklists often fall short when it comes to preventing real-world software hacks. But don’t fret. In this article, we explore in detail 10 practical steps developers can take to protect code and safeguard users. Limit access based on roles Not everyone needs access to every part of a system.…
