Have you ever been hooked to a phishing attempt? Did you know that phishing is involved in 70% of breaches? Whether it’s an email, phone call, or text message, these are some of the common ways bad actors use to obtain your personal and financial information for malicious gain. Phishing emails were introduced into our lives decade(s) ago and have grown increasingly creative and sophisticated with native language use and perfect grammar.
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How to Spot a Phishing Email: A Quick Guide for Small Business Teams
Posted by Sarah Carroll on 6/12/25 2:39 PM
Tags: small business, phishing, Cybersecurity, email scams, cybersecurity, ransomware, data security, spoofing, Security Awareness, email spoofing
Cyber Insurance: What Small Businesses Don't Know Can Hurt Them
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 5/21/25 5:01 PM
Cybersecurity Insurance for small business offers protection that standard business coverage often overlooks. Your company faces mounting risks from data breaches, ransomware attacks, and operational disruptions due to cyber incidents - problems that traditional insurance policies were not built to handle.
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Do small businesses need cybersecurity? YES! Data shows that half of all cyber attacks target small organizations, making them prime targets alongside large corporations. Major security breaches at Fortune 500 companies grab headlines, yet local businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities face ongoing threats that can expose donor databases, financial records, and private customer details. Each year, Verizon publishes the Data Breach Investigations Report which is loaded with statistics on the latest updates on real-world breaches. Reports like this make it clear: small businesses aren't flying under the radar - they're in the crosshairs. Understanding real-world breach data helps you prepare, protect and stay resilient.
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Regret to Resilience: What Small Businesses Learn After a Cyber Incident
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 3/25/25 3:11 PM
What to do after a cyber attack requires fast, strategic action to protect your business and stop further damage. A well-planned response can mean the difference between a brief disruption and a complete business shutdown that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Your response in the first 24 hours shapes your recovery path and impacts your ability to resume operations. This guide outlines the proven recovery methods that have helped businesses survive attacks and rebuild stronger, plus practical steps to prevent future incidents from harming your operations. You'll learn exactly which actions to take, who to call, and how to minimize both financial losses and operational downtime.
Tags: small business, small business technology advice., cybersecurity, incident response

In a world where cyber attacks have become the great equalizer, no business - no matter how big or small - is immune. Many small enterprises mistakenly believe that cyber threats target only the giants, but in 2025, hackers are leveling the playing field. This report unveils the emerging trends in cybersecurity, exposing how vulnerabilities in small businesses can spell disaster and why investing in robust defenses is no longer optional but essential. Prepare to rethink your strategy and protect what matters most.
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Truth in Tech: What Local Businesses Need to Know About the FTC’s Crackdown on Fake Reviews
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 12/9/24 4:58 PM
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule to combat deceptive practices in online reviews and endorsements. This new rule went into effect October 21, 2024.
Read MoreTags: small business, online safety, Artificial Intelligence
The CIO Effect: Transforming Small Business with Big Tech Strategies
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 2/2/24 3:11 PM
Large corporations have a Chief Executive Officer, a Chief Operating Officer, a Chief Financial Office, a Chief Information Officer - and maybe some more "Chiefs" on the team. Each plays a separate and vital role moving the business forward. While smaller organizations can't afford to have so many full time employees at the top, there's no reason you can't benefit from the vital role the Chief Information Officer (CIO) can play in your organization - maybe just on a fractional or virtual basis.
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Ekaru Awarded ScalePad Partner Advisory Council Partner of the Year
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 1/22/24 4:15 PM
The award winners were hand-selected by ScalePad's Sales and Success teams as leaders in the industry.
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ChatGPT Doesn't Keep Secrets - Create a ChatGPT Acceptable Use Policy to Protect Your Business
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/10/23 12:31 PM
The new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT is all over the news these days! ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, and it's an AI language model that can understand human language and generate human-like responses. It's the fasted growing tech platform ever, hitting ONE MILLION users in just FIVE DAYS! You can ask a question and get a response. Need help writing an email or a letter to a client? You can automate a lot of repetitive tasks like writing an introductory email, an online ad, or even an outline of a book. It's a tool that can save you a lot of time when used right. If you have writer's block, or just can't think of how to start a response, just ask ChatGPT. The responses will require some fact checking and fine tuning, but you'll never have to stare at a blank sheet of paper again (a computer screen these days).
ChatGPT Data Privacy Risk
Tags: small business, cybersecurity, Privacy, ChatGPT
Ekaru Announces Commitment to Growing Global Cybersecurity Success by Becoming a Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 Champion
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 9/28/22 5:35 PM
Building on annual success Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 is set to highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and look to empower everyday individuals and business to take cybersecurity steps by making cyber more accessible.
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