Heading out on a trip this year? Pause BEFORE clicking that “confirmation” email! As the warmer months approach, cyber scammers are capitalizing on travel season by distributing emails disguised as legitimate booking confirmations. These fraudulent messages are crafted to mimic well-known travel companies — from airlines to lodging providers — with the goal of extracting personal information, draining financial accounts, or slipping malicious code onto your device.

A client reached out to me not too long ago and asked, "What are the most common IT and cybersecurity errors business owners tend to make?" Well, there's a lot to unpack… After working with businesses of all sizes for years, the most consistent mistake I notice is treating IT and cybersecurity as an afterthought.

AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and the newly launched DeepSeek have transformed our relationship with technology. They now assist us with an extraordinary range of tasks — from composing emails and creating content to planning budget-friendly grocery lists.

If you thought ransomware was the worst cyber threat out there, it’s time for a reality check. Hackers have shifted tactics, and their latest move might be even more brutal than locking down your systems. This rising threat is known as data extortion — and it’s flipping the script on traditional cyberattacks.

Mark this date: October 14, 2025. That’s when Microsoft will officially discontinue support for Windows 10. This means no more security patches, bug fixes, or customer support from Microsoft moving forward. So, what impact does that have on the applications you rely on for work and productivity?