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Practical advice, threat alerts, and compliance updates for business owners in Chicago and beyond. No tech jargon, just what you need to know to stay protected.
The Top Search Result Was a Trap: When Ads Attack (Malvertising)
Criminals buy search ads impersonating real brands and downloads, so the top result installs malware or steals your login. Here is how malvertising works and how to avoid it.
They Stole Your Phone Number Without Touching Your Phone: SIM Swap Fraud
SIM swap fraud lets criminals take over your phone number without touching your phone, then intercept your login codes. Here is how it works and how to stop it.
What Actually Happens in a Free Business Security Assessment (No Tricks, No Jargon)
Curious about the free Business Security Assessment but unsure what it involves? Here is exactly what gets checked, what you walk away with, and what it costs (nothing).
Criminals Can Send Email That Looks Exactly Like Yours: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in Plain English
Without protection, criminals can send email from your real domain to your clients. Here is what SPF, DKIM, and DMARC do, in plain English, and how to check yours.
What Is SOC 2? What That Badge Really Means When a Vendor Shows It to You
You see SOC 2 on every vendor site. Here is what it actually audits, Type I vs Type II, and what it does not prove, explained in plain English.
Your Website Has an Evil Twin: Lookalike Domains and How to Beat Them
Criminals register lookalike domains to email your clients as you. Here is how the scam works, how to spot lookalikes, and how to beat them for a few dollars.
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