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.

Cyber ThreatsRisk ManagementData Protection
Why Smart Business Leaders Are Moving Beyond Passwords

Why Smart Business Leaders Are Moving Beyond Passwords

Why Smart Business Leaders Are Moving Beyond PasswordsGreg Mauer
Published on: 09/06/2026

Passwords are still one of the biggest cybersecurity risks for businesses today. Learn how passkeys help businesses reduce phishing risk, simplify logins, and improve security without adding more complexity.

Emerging TechAccess ControlRisk Management
LinkedIn Recruitment Scams: The Quiet Risk Sitting Inside Your Business

LinkedIn Recruitment Scams: The Quiet Risk Sitting Inside Your Business

LinkedIn Recruitment Scams: The Quiet Risk Sitting Inside Your BusinessGreg Mauer
Published on: 19/05/2026

LinkedIn recruitment scams don’t look like scams. They look like normal business conversations. Learn how these attacks work, why they slip through, and the simple steps your team can take to stop them before they create real risk.

Cyber ThreatsRisk Management
The First Week Mistake Nobody Plans For

The First Week Mistake Nobody Plans For

The First Week Mistake Nobody Plans ForGreg Mauer
Published on: 05/05/2026

Your newest hire wants to help, not cause harm. But without clear systems in place, their first week can quietly expose your business to risk. Here’s why onboarding clarity matters more than you think.

Risk ManagementSystems & Operations