How do you know you’ve been hacked when nothing appears broken? That is one of the harder cybersecurity questions for a small-business owner to answer. Many people imagine a cyberattack ending with a locked computer, a ransomware message, or a giant warning across the screen. Real compromises are not always that obvious. Sometimes the firstContinue reading “How Do You Know You’ve Been Hacked? 10 Warning Signs Small Businesses Miss”
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That Microsoft Teams “IT Support” Message Could Be a Hacker: How Fake Help Desk Attacks Work
A Microsoft Teams IT support scam can look remarkably normal. A message appears in Teams. Someone claiming to be from IT says your account needs verification, your spam filter needs an update, or there is a problem with your computer. They offer to help. Then they ask you to share your screen, approve remote control,Continue reading “That Microsoft Teams “IT Support” Message Could Be a Hacker: How Fake Help Desk Attacks Work”
Texas Is Testing a New Cybersecurity Model in San Antonio. Could It Work for Small Businesses Too?
Texas has become the testing ground for a new cybersecurity model, and the experiment is starting in San Antonio. On August 31, 2026, federal and Texas officials launched Project Watershed 250, a six-month cybersecurity pilot designed to help Texas water and wastewater utilities identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses. The program connects participating utilities withContinue reading “Texas Is Testing a New Cybersecurity Model in San Antonio. Could It Work for Small Businesses Too?”