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Your Passwords May Be Your Weakest Link
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…
Is Identity Fraud Quietly Costing You Thousands?
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.…
Chicagoland Businesses: Are You Protected Against This Rising Cyber Scam?
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.…
Searching in Windows 11 is about to get easier… for some
How many times have you tried searching for a file, only to forget what you called it? You know it’s there. You remember writing it—maybe even roughly when. But when you try to find it, Windows search just stares blankly back at you. Or worse, it throws up ten random web results and a document…
Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware
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…
The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade
If your business is still using Windows 10, it’s time to start planning — because the clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. That means: ❌ No more security updates ❌ No more bug fixes ❌ No more technical support And for professional service firms in Chicagoland…
This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother
Have you ever sat in a Microsoft Teams meeting and found yourself gritting your teeth every time someone said, “Next slide, please”? You’re not alone. If your business runs a lot of online meetings, client presentations, or webinars, you’ve probably experienced the awkward pauses, clunky transitions, and disrupted flow that come with switching between presenters.…