Cybersecurity Practices: What’s Extinct vs. What’s Evolved
Old habits die hard, but in cybersecurity, they can make your business vulnerable to attacks, data loss and downtime. Relying on passwords alone or storing backups locally are no longer enough against modern threats. That’s why we’ve put together an infographic that breaks down how cybersecurity practices have transformed over time, helping you spot outdated […]
Tech unemployment ticks up slightly in volatile economy
According to CompTIA’s analysis of numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tech unemployment ticked up to 3% from July’s 2.9% (and June’s 2.8%). Total jobs in the sector declined and postings fell precipitously. It’s a situation that has challenges, but is “not all doom and gloom,” CompTIA Chief Research Officer Tim Herbert said in […]
SonicWall Confirms Patched Vulnerability Behind Attacks
Source: The Hacker News SonicWall has revealed that the recent spike in activity targeting its Gen 7 and newer firewalls with SSL VPN enabled is related to an older, now-patched bug and password reuse. “We now have high confidence that the recent SSL VPN activity is not connected to a zero-day vulnerability,” the company said. […]
In June, RightClick walked a total of 4,749,006 steps!
In the month of June, RightClick collectively walked a total of 4,749,006 steps, which works out to roughly 2,374 miles or the equivalent of 91 marathons!!! Staying active isn’t just good for your body, it’s vital for your mind and overall well-being. Even small, consistent efforts like daily walking can reduce stress, improve focus, and […]
AI is helping small businesses increase productivity.
Business computing systems for the AI era Andrew Wan, product manager at MSI, has a front-row seat to the transformative impact of AI across industries. He explains that what was once a buzzword is now a practical, everyday tool. In fact, 91% of SMBs that have adopted AI say it’s driven measurable revenue growth, according […]
Verizon Survey: Small Businesses Are Going All-In on Tech
Small and midsize businesses are leaning hard into tech in 2025, using everything from AI tools to content platforms to keep up with demand and stay competitive. Verizon Business’s latest State of Small Business Survey shows that 38 percent of SMBs are using AI for marketing, recruiting, and customer service. At the same time, nearly […]
Government updates cybersecurity code in face of threats
The government has updated its cybersecurity guidance for businesses, with the cybersecurity minister describing the threat facing UK companies from criminal gangs as “quite alarming”. The cyber-governance code of practice calls on company directors to better prepare for breaches of cybersecurity and provides guidance on how businesses can protect their operations. Feryal Clark, the minister […]
Too small to be ignored? Not anymore.
These days, there’s nothing small about small business. The global economy has always stood on the shoulders of small businesses, and the digital revolution is enabling them to grow beyond Main Street into the world marketplace. But a larger digital footprint brings risks as well as opportunities — risks that small business owners, who long considered […]
35 Alarming Small Business Cybersecurity Statistics for 2025
Cyberattacks against small businesses have been on the rise in recent years. Despite the attitude among many small business owners that hackers only go after behemoths, smaller companies make increasingly attractive prey. In fact, certain types of attacks–social engineering attacks, like phishing, for example–are much more commonly aimed at small businesses. Cybercriminals assume that weaker […]
2025 – Cyber threats aren’t slowing down.
Ransomware isn’t slowing down. In fact, 88% of IT and security pros dealt with at least one ransomware attack in the past year. But despite the constant barrage, there’s a twist: many feel more confident than ever in handling these threats. Connor Jones featured the new Global Cost of Ransomware Study conducted by Ponemon Institute […]