Three Ways Cybercriminals Are Using AI Against Small Businesses

Three Ways Cybercriminals Are Using AI Against Small Businesses

Three Ways Cybercriminals Are Using AI Against Small BusinessesGreg Mauer
Published on: 27/10/2026

AI has made it easier than ever for cybercriminals to operate convincingly at scale. From synthetic voice and video impersonation to polished phishing emails and risky employee AI habits, the threat landscape has shifted meaningfully.

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Why the Top Google Search Result Isn't Always the Real Website

Why the Top Google Search Result Isn't Always the Real Website

Why the Top Google Search Result Isn't Always the Real WebsiteGreg Mauer
Published on: 15/09/2026

Scammers buy search ads using trusted brand names, so their fake websites appear at the very top of Google above the real ones. A single click can lead to a page that steals your login credentials or installs malware.

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What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security Tools

What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security Tools

What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security ToolsGreg Mauer
Published on: 04/08/2026

AI security tools are being marketed as a direct replacement for IT and cybersecurity staff, and many businesses are making that switch faster than is safe. Automation has real blind spots that require a skilled IT professional to catch.

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How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One Week

How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One Week

How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One WeekGreg Mauer
Published on: 28/07/2026

Ransomware attackers focus on small businesses by design. This walkthrough breaks down how a 22-person company gets researched, compromised, and encrypted in under a week for just $14, and gives five controls that would have stopped the attack.

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