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Secure AI vs. Insecure AI: Enterprise AI Security Guide

AI adoption has exploded in recent years with the Federal Reserve estimating that 78% of the labor force works at firms that have adopted AI. While some people have differing opinions on this, there is one aspect that we should have a consensus. While opinions on AI differ, there is one aspect businesses should agree

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The OpenAI Hack Explained: Cybersecurity Lessons for Leaders

The conversation around about the “OpenAI hack” sounds like cybercriminals breached OpenAI. That is not what happened. During a controlled cybersecurity evaluation in July 2026, OpenAI models crossed the boundaries of their test environment, gained internet access, and compromised Hugging Face infrastructure while pursuing answers to a benchmark. This incident matters because it shows that

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SCADA Security for Water Utilities: A Practical Guide

Water utilities have spent decades investing in reliability. Pumps, treatment equipment, backup power, and redundant infrastructure are all designed around one goal: keeping clean water flowing without interruption. The technology behind those operations has changed dramatically. SCADA systems that once operated almost entirely in isolation now often communicate with remote sites, vendors, business networks, and

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Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever for Water Utilities

A 2025 study found that 62% of water utilities and electricity operators in the U.S. and U.K. were targeted by cyberattacks in the previous year, and 80% of those organizations experienced multiple attacks. Half of those (54%) suffered permanent destruction or corruption of data and systems. Water utilities and other critical infrastructure are essential for

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Privileged Access Management for Growing Businesses

Privileged access management is no longer a cybersecurity strategy reserved for large enterprises. As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, growing businesses are discovering that controlling administrative access is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk. Some organizations may have strong endpoint protection or email security controls in place, but they

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What is DMARC Verification? SPF, DKIM, and BIMI Explained

It’s estimated that 3.1 billion spoofing emails are sent each day and may be a reason why 90% of cyberattacks originate with an email. A spoofed email is where cybercriminals trick users into thinking a message came from a person or entity they trust.  For organizations without proper DMARC protections, that can mean fraudulent emails

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How Credit Union Cyberattacks Are Evolving in 2026

Cybercriminals today aren’t attempting to breach systems through sophisticated cyberattacks. Instead, they are relying on exploiting legitimate workflows. We’re seeing this especially in the financial sector with a rise in the number of credit union cyberattacks. Hackers are increasingly focusing on credit unions because they see them as easier organizations to exploit due to perceived

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Accounting Firm Data Breaches and Ransomware Risks

Accountants, CPA firms, tax preparers, and bookkeeping services are all high-value targets for cyberattacks like ransomware attacks or phishing attacks. We’re seeing more accounting firm data breaches each year, but those are only the ones published in the news; most probably slip under the radar. So, in today’s blog, we’ll go over the top cybersecurity

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Physical Mail Phishing: How Mail Scams Target Businesses

Physical mail phishing is a newer form of social engineering that goes beyond traditional email and text message phishing. Companies send physical letters every day, and now cybercriminals are too. Using QR code phishing and other tactics, you could be the victim of a cyberattack by simply checking your mailbox. In this blog, we’ll dive

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How to Find a Top IT Service Provider for Your Business

In the last few decades, we’ve seen the necessity of information technology (IT) in every industry across the globe. IT has changed how businesses operate from sales, operations, and customer service. This is why finding a top IT service provider is not just about fixing computers or answering help desk tickets. The right provider becomes

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