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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.

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.

Ben Loveless Dec 11, 2025
Ben Loveless Mar 1, 2026
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.

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.

Ben Loveless Oct 17, 2025
Ben Loveless Nov 30, 2025
When AI Becomes the Hacker: The New Threat from Autonomous Cyberattacks

Hackers reportedly used an AI system to carry out major cyberattacks with little human involvement - a milestone in cyberwarfare. This article explains what happened, how AI was used, why it poses a new kind of risk, and what organizations of any size can do to prepare and defend themselves.

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
Ben Loveless Oct 29, 2025
How to Determine the Distribution Type and Architecture of Your Computer

Before generating your installer, it helps to know your computer's operating system, distribution type, and architecture. This quick guide walks you through how to find that information on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so you can select the correct options on the installer page.

How the Cybersecurity Landscape Is Changing as We Move Into 2026

Cybersecurity is changing faster than ever. AI-driven attacks, automation, and new forms of impersonation are reshaping how organizations are targeted. This article explains how the cybersecurity landscape is evolving in 2026—and the practical defenses that help organizations stay resilient.

Ben Loveless Jan 6, 2026