Dark web monitoring sounds mysterious and that mystery often leads to confusion. Many small business owners assume it scans shadowy hacker forums in real time and magically stops breaches before they happen. That assumption sets unrealistic expectations and leads to disappointment. In reality, dark web monitoring is a detection tool, not a shield. When usedContinue reading “Dark Web Monitoring: What It Actually Finds”
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How to Build a Security Culture With a Small Team
Most cybersecurity problems in small businesses do not come from a lack of tools. Instead, they come from everyday habits that slowly drift off course. When security feels confusing, inconvenient, or optional, people work around it. Over time, those workarounds become risk. The good news is that building a security culture with a small teamContinue reading “How to Build a Security Culture With a Small Team”
Millions of AI Chat Messages Exposed: Why Small Businesses Must Treat AI as a Security Risk
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business workflows. Employees use AI chat apps to draft emails, summarize documents, brainstorm marketing copy, and even troubleshoot internal processes. However, a recent report highlighted by Fox News shows why this growing habit carries serious risk for small businesses. Millions of AI chat messages were exposedContinue reading “Millions of AI Chat Messages Exposed: Why Small Businesses Must Treat AI as a Security Risk”