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When a cyberattack hits a small business, it does not come with dramatic music or flashing lights. It often arrives as a normal email, a text that feels urgent, or a request that seems trustworthy. And that’s why this podcast episode is helpful. It avoids jargon and focuses on what matters. The threat is real. … Read more
Step Aside, Greed And Lust. SMB Cybersecurity Has Its Own Seven Deadly Sins. Let’s See What’s In The Box. Small businesses don’t need a dramatic story to feel worried about 2026. According to SonicWall’s new Cyber Protect Report, the real threats are easy to spot. The main problems aren’t rare zero-day attacks or movie-style hackers. … Read more
Munich Re’s latest cyber insurance report warns that the threat landscape is widening as Agentic AI adds speed, scale, and adaptability to attacks. The report says four loss drivers continue to define the market: Ransomware, Data Breach, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). These threats shape claims, test resilience, and push … Read more
In the old Popeye cartoons, Wimpy liked to say, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” When it comes to ransomware payment, companies seem to be stealing Wimpy’s line and saying, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for your ransomware today.” And just like the cartoon, Tuesday, or “pay day,” never comes. Coalition’s new … Read more
The Headache In Carolina Beach A coastal town in North Carolina found out just how costly cyberattacks can be, and it put government cybersecurity in the spotlight. Carolina Beach reported that thieves stole $487,994.80 from town funds in two separate incidents. According to Port City Daily, the losses affected both the enterprise and general funds. … Read more