October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to have an honest look at what’s really putting businesses at risk. Spoiler alert: it’s not always sophisticated hackers—it’s the simple, everyday stuff.
Here are four common habits that quietly leave businesses exposed:
1. Reusing Passwords Across Accounts
One breached login can be used to access dozens of platforms.
Cybersecurity myths aren’t just wrong—they’re risky. Let’s debunk five of the most dangerous ones:
1. “It Won’t Happen To Us”
Wrong. SMBs are often *more* attractive targets because of weaker defenses.
2. “If It Worked Then, It’ll Work Now”
Cybercrime evolves constantly.
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter. In fact, IBM’s 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report revealed that most attacks could’ve been stopped with simple safeguards. That’s where cyber hygiene comes in.
You didn’t mean to train the next generation of cybercriminal tools. But if your team is pasting sensitive client data into public AI models, that’s exactly what’s happening.
In a world of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other generative AI platforms, even one misplaced case summary could expose more than you realize.
For most people, August is a breather. For cybercriminals? It’s showtime.
Company inboxes fill with vacation replies, last-minute travel updates, and schedule changes. And that’s exactly the kind of chaos attackers count on. When staff return from time off, scanning emails too fast, the chance of falling for a phishing scam skyrockets.
Why Cyber Insurance May Deny Your Claim—And What to Do About It
A breach today isn’t just about stolen data—it’s about lost trust, missed deadlines, and partners asking, “Why weren’t we covered?”
With the average breach now costing $4.88 million, insurance alone won’t save you.
Imagine locking every door in your house, only to realize the intruder had a key. That’s what today’s cyberattacks look like—and many firms are prime targets.
Hackers no longer need to brute-force their way into your systems. They simply log in, using compromised credentials, stale passwords, or deceptive MFA prompts.
Let Me Be Clear: There’s a difference between saving money and gambling with your firm’s future. And when it comes to managed IT services, the cheapest option often ends up being the most expensive lesson.
On paper, that bargain-rate MSP might check a few boxes—basic support, a couple of cybersecurity tools, maybe even 24/7 “availability” (with an asterisk). But peel back the surface, and the cracks start to show.
If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking.
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, no more bug fixes and no more technical support.
If your only interaction with your IT provider is when it's time to renew a contract… it's time for a change.
Technology doesn't run on autopilot. Threats evolve. Systems age. What worked 6 months ago might leave you vulnerable today. That's why quarterly IT check-ins aren't optional—they're essential.
