Ah, the holiday season - a time when festivities abound, sales skyrocket, and your task list quickly outgrows your wish list. For businesses, this season can determine success or failure, but as you decorate and prepare, your IT systems may surprise you with unwelcome interruptions and cybersecurity risks.

This year, cybercriminals have been relentless, with several high-profile data breaches making waves and costing companies millions. From major healthcare providers to popular project management tools, no sector has been spared from these threats. But what does this mean for small and mid-sized businesses? The same risks apply, and failing to address them could have severe impacts.

Phishing remains the most prevalent type of cyberattack for a simple reason—it’s effective. Every day, more than 3.4 billion spam emails make their way into users' inboxes without warning.

In September 2024, National Public Data announced that a cybercriminal had breached the personal information of millions. This breach has resulted in the exposure of names, phone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, and even Social Security numbers, affecting as many as 2.9 billion individuals. Here’s what you should be aware of.

Software updates might seem bothersome, but neglecting them can significantly increase your systems' risk of cyber threats. Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities, and using outdated software can essentially invite them into your network.