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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Three Email Settings That Stop Scammers From Sending Messages in Your Company's Name

Three Email Settings That Stop Scammers From Sending Messages in Your Company's Name

Three Email Settings That Stop Scammers From Sending Messages in Your Company's NameGreg Mauer
Published on: 11/08/2026

Most business owners assume that if an email has their company name on it, it must be genuine. Without the right protections in place, cybercriminals can send messages that appear to come from your business, putting your reputation at risk.

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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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