Cybercriminals are shifting tactics when targeting small businesses. Rather than forcing their way in, they’re quietly walking through the front door — using stolen usernames and passwords. This method, known as an identity-based attack, has become one of the most common entry points for hackers.

At AtoZinIT, we’re your trusted IT partner for everything from infrastructure to cybersecurity, cloud hosting, and desktop support—but we are not a VoIP telecommunications provider. Why? Because our goal is to help you avoid paying the inflated prices that come from working with telecom resellers.

Crises like cyberattacks, hardware breakdowns, outages, or natural disasters don’t make appointments — they happen suddenly and can cripple a small business. Many owners assume that a simple data backup has them covered. But here’s the hard truth: having copies of your files means little if your team can’t access systems, work off-site, or communicate with clients when things go wrong.

Most of us take our phones everywhere, relying on them for everything from storing passwords to handling confidential business matters. However, the unsettling reality is that tracking a phone is much more common — and far easier — than most people suspect.

Many small business owners mistakenly believe that regulatory compliance is only relevant for large companies. However, as we move into 2025, this assumption is more inaccurate than ever. With regulations becoming stricter across multiple industries, small businesses are now facing greater scrutiny from compliance enforcement agencies.