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Cybersecurity

Security and IT news for Greater Boston businesses, written by engineers: what happened, whether it affects you, and what to do about it.

Managed IT vs. Break-Fix: What the Downtime Numbers Actually Show Boston Businesses

What’s the real difference between managed IT and break-fix support? Break-fix...

AI Voice Cloning Scams: How Boston Businesses Can Protect Against Deepfake Fraud

What is AI voice cloning fraud? AI voice cloning fraud is...

AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Are Targeting Boston Small Businesses in 2026 — Here’s What to Do

Are AI-generated phishing emails really that different from old-school spam? Yes...

Think Before You Click: How to Check If a Link Is Safe

Phishing attacks are the leading cause of data breaches and ransomware...

Why Boston SMBs Cannot Treat June 2026 Patch Tuesday as Routine

If your business usually treats Patch Tuesday as background noise, June...

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The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You

MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only...

Windows Server 2016 End of Support: How Boston Businesses Should Plan for January 2027

When does Windows Server 2016 end of support actually happen? Microsoft...

Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing: What Boston SMBs Need to Know in 2026

Phishing is getting smarter in 2026, and one tactic Boston-area businesses...

QR Code Phishing Is Surging in 2026: What Greater Boston Small Businesses Need to Lock Down Now

QR codes have become normal in business. Employees scan them to...

China Business Travel Security in 2026: What’s Changed Since 2024

Back in March 2024, we published a guide on staying safe...

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