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Ben Loveless Oct 31, 2025
What Are Some Cybersecurity Statistics for Small Businesses?

Numbers tell the story of how cyberthreats affect small businesses. From the percentage of companies hit with ransomware to the costs of downtime, these statistics show why cybersecurity is no longer optional. This article highlights key figures and explains what they mean for small organizations.

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.

Ben Loveless Feb 23, 2026
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.

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 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.

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 Feb 10, 2026
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.

Why Cloud-Hosted Servers Still Need Cybersecurity Protection

Moving servers to the cloud can improve reliability and scalability, but it does not eliminate cybersecurity risk. This article explains why virtual machines still require device-level protection and how modern attacks target cloud-hosted systems.

Ben Loveless Jan 16, 2026