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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.

New Microsoft Teams Trick: How Matanbuchus Is Being Delivered and What to Do If You’re Affected

Attackers are abusing collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams to trick users into running scripts that deploy the Matanbuchus loader, which gives criminals a quiet foothold on Windows systems. This article explains what Matanbuchus does, why Teams and Quick Assist are effective vectors, and how to discover and remove the loader if you find it on your devices.

Ben Loveless Nov 8, 2025
Ben Loveless Sep 28, 2025
How to Enhance Cybersecurity for a Small Business

Small businesses are not too small to be targeted by cybercriminals. This article explains how small businesses, churches, and nonprofits can build stronger defenses without adding unnecessary complexity.

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.

Ben Loveless Nov 2, 2025
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.

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 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.

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