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Doxxing: What Small Business Owners Need to Know to Stay Protected
As a small business owner, your personal and professional lives are often deeply intertwined. Your name, contact details, and even your home address might be tied to your business licenses, website domains, or social media accounts. That makes you a prime target for a growing cyber threat: doxxing.
Doxxing is when someone deliberately exposes your private information online without your permission. This can lead to harassment, identity theft, or even threats to your physical safety and it’s not just a problem for celebrities or Fortune 500 CEOs. Over 11 million Americans have already been affected.
Let’s break down what doxxing is, why it’s a real risk for small business owners, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
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Doxxing: What Small Business Owners Need to Know to Stay Protected
As a small business owner, your personal and professional lives are often deeply intertwined. Your name, contact details, and even your home address might be tied to your business licenses, website domains, or social media…
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): What Small Business Owners Need to Know
As a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to cut costs and boost productivity. Letting employees use their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops for work—commonly known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)—can seem…
Biggest Data Breaches of 2025 (So Far)
Cybersecurity threats are escalating in 2025, with the biggest data breaches this year already affecting hundreds of millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. From government agencies to educational platforms and smart home devices, no sector…
Are Smartphones Putting Your Business at Risk?
Smartphones are indispensable in today’s business world. Whether you're a bakery owner checking online orders, a contractor managing job sites, or a boutique retailer responding to customer messages, your phone is likely your mobile command…
Ransomware Prevention Tips for Small Businesses
Here are the most effective ransomware prevention strategies you can implement today:
Your Cloud Data: Is It Really Safe? What Small Business Owners Need to Know
As a small business owner, you rely on cloud data every day—whether it’s storing customer records, sharing files with your team, or backing up important documents. Cloud storage makes your business more flexible and efficient,…
Backup and Data Storage: A Small Business Guide to Effective Protection
In today’s digital world, backup and data storage are essential for small business owners. From client records and financial documents to project files and operational data, losing critical information can be catastrophic. A cyberattack, hardware…
Mobile Cyberattacks: How to Protect Your Business and Smartphone
As a small business owner, you rely on your smartphone to keep your operations running smoothly. Whether you’re managing client communications, handling financial transactions, or accessing sensitive business data, your phone is an essential tool.…
5 Types of Multi-Factor Authentication Every Small Business Owner Should Know
As a small business owner, the thought of a data breach can be daunting. Did you know that 99.9% of breached accounts lack multi-factor authentication (MFA)? For small businesses, where resources are limited and every…
Outdated Technology: How Small Businesses Can Safely Dispose of It
As a small business owner, staying competitive means upgrading your technology regularly. But what happens to your outdated technology when it's no longer useful? Businesses replace their computers, phones, and routers every three to five…