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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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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 like a win-win. It saves on hardware...
Biggest Data Breaches of 2025 (So Far)
In 2025, the biggest data breaches are making headline and small businesses are feeling the impact. With cyberattacks growing more advanced and costly, even companies with limited digital footprints are being targeted. From stolen credentials to exposed customer data,...
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 center. But here’s the...
Ransomware Prevention Tips for Small Businesses
Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, targeting businesses of all sizes. Implementing a comprehensive ransomware prevention strategy is essential to safeguard your data, maintain business continuity, and avoid costly downtime. Here are the...
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 saving customer records, sharing files with your team, or backing up important documents. The cloud makes your business more agile and efficient, but it also opens the door to new cybersecurity...
Backup and Data Storage: A Small Business Guide to Effective Protection
Introduction 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 failure,...
Mobile Cyberattacks: How to Protect Your Business and Smartphone
Introduction 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
Introduction 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 disruption matters, implementing MFA...
Outdated Technology: How Small Businesses Can Safely Dispose of It
Introduction 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 years, meaning...
Small Business Malware Protection: How to
Introduction As a small business owner, you might think cyberattacks only happen to large corporations. However, in today’s digital world, every business—no matter the size—is a potential target. Without proper small business malware protection, your company could...
Stop System Infections – How to Protect Your Small Business
Introduction Think your small business is too insignificant to be targeted by cybercriminals? Think again. In today’s hyper-connected world, system infections don’t discriminate by size. Malware, ransomware, and other forms of malicious software can wreak havoc on...
Protect PHI — Best Practices
Introduction Cybersecurity isn’t just about ticking boxes on a technical checklist; it’s a vital strategy to protect PHI (Protected Health Information), along with your business’s sensitive data, your customers, and your reputation. For small businesses, especially...