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AI-Driven Ransomware: What SMBs Must Do Now
Artificial intelligence is speeding up every stage of ransomware. While headlines hype “fully autonomous” attacks, most real-world incidents are still human-operated with AI assisting at key steps. For small businesses in the Twin Cities and Western...
What the Federal Court Hack Means for Your Business
If attackers can compromise the U.S. federal court filing systems, they can target anyone. For small and midsize organizations in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, this high-profile breach is a reminder that legacy tech, weak controls, and slow response plans put...
Your Logins Are Worth More Than Your Laptop
What would a cybercriminal rather steal—your laptop or your logins? For modern attackers, the answer is clear: credentials. On underground markets, high-value logins (including crypto wallets and cloud apps) can fetch hundreds of dollars—often more than a used laptop....
You’re Not Unlucky—You’re Predictable (And Hackers Know It)
Forget the Hollywood hacker stereotype—the hoodie-wearing genius furiously typing in a dark room. Real cybercriminals aren't looking to showcase their elite coding skills. They're looking for something much simpler: your next mistake. Here's what most people don't...
Hackers Are Exploiting Teams for MaaS Attacks
Microsoft Teams keeps small businesses connected, but attackers are taking advantage of that trust. Across many organizations, criminals now pose as IT support in Teams chats or calls and trick employees into installing...
How MFA Fatigue Hurts Your Accounts
Tired of MFA Prompts? That Might Be Exactly What Hackers Want Your phone buzzes—then again…and again. At first, you ignore it. Eventually, you just hit “Approve” to stop the noise. Sound familiar? If so, you’ve already experienced the pressure tactic behind MFA...
Biggest Data Breaches of 2025 (So Far)
Data Breaches in 2025 have already hit hard. See how PowerSchool, WhatsApp, and the DoD were breached—and what you can do to stay secure.
The Evolution of Ransomware: What Businesses Need to Know
Ransomware attacks now affect 66% of organizations worldwide, regardless of size. In 2024, the average ransom demand surpassed $2.5 billion. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, cybercriminals are using cutting-edge technology to create and deploy ransomware...
What to do if your System is Infected
Your computer is running unusually slow, pop-ups are taking over your screen, or maybe programs are crashing out of nowhere. These are all signs that your system might be infected with malware. Cyberattacks like ransomware and viruses are more sophisticated than ever....
The Most Effective Backup and Data Storage
Protecting Your Data: Why Backup and Recovery Systems Are Essential Your data is one of your most valuable assets. From cherished personal memories to critical business files, losing this information can be catastrophic. Whether it's a cyberattack, hardware failure,...