When running a business, most owners focus on key factors like exceptional customer service, dependable products or services, and carefully managed P&Ls as the primary drivers of success or failure. However, there’s one critical element that often goes unnoticed—a so-called “boring necessity” that can make or break a company.

Business email compromise (BEC) is rapidly emerging as one of the most severe cyber threats facing companies today. Although these scams have plagued organizations for years, the rise of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated—and significantly more dangerous.

Picture this: you and your team arrive at work, ready to take on the day’s tasks, when suddenly the Internet cuts out, emails stop functioning, and productivity comes to a standstill. What’s your next move?

As tax season rolls around, companies are busy organizing financial records, filing returns, and racing against deadlines. Unfortunately, this hectic period also presents an ideal opportunity for cybercriminals to launch attacks while business owners and employees are distracted.

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh and reorganize. While tidying up your workspace and sorting through paperwork, don’t overlook your IT infrastructure. Giving your business technology a seasonal tune-up can help eliminate inefficiencies, enhance security, and boost performance.