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…
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsFraud 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.…
DetailsJust 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.…
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