In February 2023, the U.S. Marshals Service got hit with ransomware that took critical systems offline for months. A federal law enforcement agency with a real IT budget and actual security staff. It took them 30 days to stand up a replacement system. Not because they...
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Your Microsoft 365 Is Not Secure by Default
Microsoft 365 is the most commonly used business platform in the country. It's also configured, out of the box, in a way that would make any security person uncomfortable. Microsoft gives you the tools. They don't turn them on for you. And they definitely don't tell...
The DocuSign Email That Cost a Law Firm Everything
In 2023, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that business email compromise caused $2.9 billion in losses. Not ransomware. Not crypto scams. Email. It's been the most expensive category of cybercrime for years running, and it hits professional services...
Is Your Internet Holding Your Business Back?
When a business slows down, it’s easy to point fingers. Maybe your software feels clunky. Maybe your employees seem distracted. Maybe you just think it’s “part of the grind.” But here’s the truth most companies overlook: your internet connection might be the real...



