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.…
Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable – from drafting e-mails and generating content to writing your grocery list while keeping it within your budget. But as these AI-driven tools weave themselves into our daily routines, questions…
Think ransomware is your worst nightmare? Think again. Hackers have found a new way to hold your business hostage – and it may be even more ruthless than encryption. It’s called data extortion, and it’s changing the rules of the game. Here’s how it works: They don’t bother encrypting your files anymore. Instead, they just…
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated – and far more dangerous. In 2023, BEC scams caused $6.7 billion in global losses. Even more alarming, a study by…
