Rick Myers 
7 Sneaky Ways Hackers Break In—and How Small Businesses Can Fortify Their Defenses Technology has made our lives a breeze—but it’s also made life easier for the bad actors lurking online. Weak passwords and phishing emails are familiar threats, but there are more subtle, shadowy paths hackers take to sneak in. Let’s dive deeper into … Read more
Email bombing isn’t just inbox chaos—it’s a serious and evolving threat. In this episode, we break down the mechanics behind email bombing, its use as a smokescreen for deeper threats, and the most practical defenses for small businesses and beyond.
Mailbombing is a type of cyberattack designed to swamp a target’s inbox with a massive surge of emails in a short time. The emails themselves aren’t usually malicious—no viruses, no phishing links—just sheer volume.
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Free Compromise Check: Is Your Email in the Wrong Hands? Ever wondered if your email has been floating around in the dark corners of the internet? Now you don’t have to wonder.Caldera Cybersecurity is offering a free email compromise check that scans the web’s most notorious breach databases to see if your email address — … Read more
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, a recent update quietly turned on two privacy settings by default. One of them shares signals about potential fraud (like fishy links or odd calling behavior). The other? It shares your financial data—and that one deserves your full attention.
In today’s digital age, keeping your personal information safe is more critical than ever. One hidden danger is the dark web, an underground part of the internet known for illegal activities, including trading stolen personal data. Once your information is leaked onto the dark web, removing it becomes nearly impossible. This guide explains what the … Read more
Password spraying isn’t some fancy crypto break-in—it’s the low-tech overachiever of cyberattacks. Think of it as attackers “spritzing” common passwords across dozens (or hundreds) of accounts, quietly exploiting human laziness.
If you’re like most busy professionals, those little pop-ups reminding you to “Restart to install updates” often feel like a nuisance. Maybe you click “Remind me later”… and later again… and again. But here’s the truth: Delaying Windows updates puts your data, devices, and entire business at risk. What Are Windows Patches, Really? Patches are … Read more
A new phone scam is tricking users into handing over MFA codes to attackers impersonating Google Security. Learn how the scam works—and why Google will never call you.