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Ben Loveless Oct 28, 2025
Shadow AI Threats Are Increasing in Business Attacks

Cybercriminals are beginning to use artificial intelligence in unexpected ways, giving rise to what experts call "shadow AI." These tools can automate attacks, mimic real employees, and generate convincing phishing attempts. This article explains what shadow AI is, why it matters for small businesses, and what steps organizations can take to reduce risk.

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 Jan 6, 2026
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.

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.

How Do Cybersecurity Companies Work?

Cybersecurity often feels invisible until something goes wrong. This article explains how cybersecurity companies protect devices behind the scenes, from lightweight agents installed on computers to real-time threat detection powered by AI and human analysts.

Ben Loveless Dec 22, 2025
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.

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