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Learn how collateral cyber risk from Iran-Israel tensions could directly impact U.S. small businesses and how to protect your company now.

From Tel Aviv to Topeka: The Shocking Collateral Cyber Risk U.S. Small Businesses Can’t Ignore

June 24, 2025June 21, 2025 by Philip

When missiles fly overseas, malware often follows, and your small business might be squarely in the crosshairs. Collateral cyber risks tied to geopolitical tensions, such as the Iran–Israel conflict, no longer just affect governments and large corporations. Increasingly, hackers are targeting vulnerable points in the supply chain, including U.S. small businesses. Whether you’re running a dental clinic in Atlanta or a Shopify store out of Chicago, you may be in the cyber impact zone. Here’s what you need to know, and how to harden your digital defenses before it’s too late.

Backdoored malware is helping amateur hackers launch pro-level attacks on small businesses. Here's what you need to know to defend yours now.

Backdoored Malware Warning: 5 Ways It’s Fueling Cybercrime Against Small Businesses

June 15, 2025June 12, 2025 by Philip

If you’re running a small business, let me tell you something you probably haven’t heard in your quarterly vendor updates: backdoored malware is lowering the bar for cybercriminals, and it’s putting folks like you right in their crosshairs. What used to take months of trial and error (and some real underground technical know-how) is now packaged up and ready to deploy by practically anyone who’s willing to download a sketchy toolkit and follow some YouTube instructions. That’s the world we’re dealing with now—one where the average attacker doesn’t have to be clever anymore, just connected.

Dark-themed cybersecurity image depicting a locked laptop screen with a red warning message stating 'Double Extortion Ransomware Detected'. A hacker silhouette lurks in the background behind digital code, while a shield with a keyhole symbolizes cybersecurity defense. The intense red and blue hues emphasize the urgency of the ransomware threat.

What You Need to Know About the Latest Double Extortion Ransomware Tactics

June 21, 2025April 9, 2025 by Philip

Cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics, and one of the most alarming trends in recent years has been the emergence of double extortion ransomware. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that focus solely on encrypting a victim’s data, this method takes it a step further by stealing sensitive information before encrypting it. Attackers then threaten to publish or sell the data if the ransom isn’t paid, putting businesses at significant risk of financial loss and reputational damage.

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