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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 Jan 16, 2026
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.

What Happens If a Small Business Gets Hacked? (Step-by-Step Breakdown)

A cyberattack rarely happens all at once. This step-by-step breakdown shows how small business breaches typically unfold, from initial access to real-world impact.

Ben Loveless Apr 17, 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 to Tell if Your Business Is Already Compromised

Cyberattacks don’t always announce themselves. This guide explains the most common signs that a small business may already be compromised and what to do next.

Ben Loveless Apr 24, 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.

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