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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.

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.

Ben Loveless Feb 10, 2026
Ben Loveless Dec 22, 2025
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.

Best Cybersecurity for Small Businesses in 2026: What Actually Works

Not all cybersecurity solutions are created equal. This guide explains what actually works for small businesses in 2026, including endpoint protection, MFA, backups, and real-time threat response.

Ben Loveless Mar 20, 2026
Ben Loveless Mar 13, 2026
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.

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 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