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Ben Loveless Oct 17, 2025
New AI Phishing Campaign Is Harder to Detect

Microsoft has reported a new phishing campaign that uses artificial intelligence to disguise malicious code and bypass detection tools. This incident highlights a growing trend: attackers are now using AI to make their operations more convincing and harder to detect. Here’s what happened and what small businesses can learn from it.

Cybersecurity for Small Networks: How to Protect 5–50 Employees

Small networks often operate without dedicated security teams, but they still face modern cyber threats. This guide explains practical cybersecurity strategies for organizations with 5 to 50 employees.

Ben Loveless Mar 13, 2026
Ben Loveless Feb 23, 2026
Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist: A Step-by-Step Protection Plan for 2026

AI has lowered the barrier to cybercrime, making small businesses more attractive and accessible targets. This step-by-step checklist gives small business owners a practical cybersecurity plan for 2026, covering passwords, MFA, backups, endpoint protection, email security, training, and incident response.

What Is SMB Cybersecurity? A Plain-English Guide for Small Businesses

SMB cybersecurity focuses on protecting small and medium-sized businesses from modern cyber threats. This guide explains what “SMB” really means, clears up common confusion, and shows why laptops, desktops, and servers are the most important security priority.

Ben Loveless Feb 10, 2026
Ben Loveless Nov 2, 2025
5 Ways Churches Are Under Attack

Churches are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. From phishing emails to ransomware and website defacement, faith-based organizations face the same digital threats as large companies, often without the same resources to prepare or protect themselves. Here are five ways churches are under attack and how to protect your congregation’s data and mission.

Small Business Cybersecurity: Why SMBs Are Prime Targets

Small businesses are no longer overlooked by cybercriminals. Current cybersecurity small business statistics show rising attack frequency and increasing financial impact. Here’s why SMBs are prime targets and what you can do to protect your business.

Ben Loveless Mar 1, 2026
Ben Loveless Dec 11, 2025
When a Browser Alert Isn’t What It Seems: How Push Notifications Are Being Abused for Attacks

Cybercriminals are leveraging browser push notifications in sneaky new ways, using a toolkit called Matrix Push C2 to send fake alerts, phishing links, and malware redirects. This article explains how these attacks work, why individual vigilance matters, and what steps you can take to spot and block suspicious notifications before they lead to compromise.

The Real Cost of a Cyberattack on a Small Business (With Examples)

A cyberattack can disrupt a small business far more than most owners expect. From downtime and ransom payments to legal costs and reputation damage, the real cost often extends well beyond the initial breach.

Ben Loveless Mar 6, 2026