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Byron Martin: Jul 14, 2025
AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek are rapidly transforming the way small to medium-sized businesses...
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When was the last time you tossed out an old computer, server, or smartphone from your office? Maybe it was collecting dust in the corner. Perhaps...
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Byron Martin: May 21, 2025
If you run a construction company or any small business that deals with many vendors and invoices, you need to know that you’re on the radar of...
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Byron Martin: May 15, 2025
Still using Windows 10 in your business? It's time to face the facts: the clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ends all support for...
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Byron Martin: May 12, 2025
Are Your Employees Putting Your Business at Risk Without Realizing It? If you run a small or medium-sized business in Washington or Oregon, you're...
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Byron Martin: May 1, 2025
In today’s world, managing passwords can feel overwhelming, especially when every website demands longer, more complicated combinations of letters,...
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Byron Martin: Apr 21, 2025
Protecting sensitive information is a year-round priority for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in Washington and Oregon.
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Byron Martin: Apr 11, 2025
When was the last time your network had a full health check? If you're like many businesses, the answer might be "never" or "longer ago than it...
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Byron Martin: Mar 25, 2025
Yes. As a CPA, you manage sensitive client data every day, including personal financial details, social security numbers, tax information, and more....
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Byron Martin: Mar 17, 2025
Recently, the FBI issued a fresh warning about "smishing" scams involving fake toll-road notifications sent via text messages. Scammers are targeting...
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Byron Martin: Mar 4, 2025
Imagine waking up, grabbing your morning coffee, and checking your business bank account, only to see thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of...
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Byron Martin: Feb 27, 2025
Tax season is already stressful enough—tight deadlines, demanding clients, and long hours. But cybercriminals are counting on that chaos to catch...
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Byron Martin: Feb 20, 2025
Imagine this: You’re running your business. It’s a typical morning, you’re sipping coffee, checking emails, and planning your day. What you don’t...
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Byron Martin: Feb 4, 2025
In today’s digital world, security isn’t just about strong passwords and firewalls - it starts with simple habits like locking your computer screen...
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Byron Martin: Jan 27, 2025
Windows 10’s end-of-life is fast approaching. With official support ending in October 2025, businesses and individuals relying on the operating...
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Byron Martin: Jan 20, 2025
As cyber threats continue to evolve, attackers are finding new ways to bypass even the most advanced security systems. One of the techniques gaining...
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Byron Martin: Dec 30, 2024
Data is the backbone of any successful business, but many organizations unintentionally undervalue their data by treating it as a secondary priority...
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Byron Martin: Dec 16, 2024
Our smartphones are our lifelines. They keep us connected, entertained, and organized. But our devices can easily become cluttered with so many apps...
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Byron Martin: Nov 25, 2024
The holiday season is here, bringing the excitement of discovering amazing deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But while you’re hunting for...
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Byron Martin: Nov 19, 2024
Ah, the holiday season, when everything sparkles, sales soar, and your to-do list rivals Santa's naughty and nice list. For businesses, it's a time...
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Byron Martin: Oct 29, 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great reminder to update our devices and software regularly. When we delay software updates, we risk exposing our...
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Byron Martin: Oct 28, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from these deceptive...
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Byron Martin: Oct 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact online, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and...
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Byron Martin: Oct 22, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to boost your online security. One of the easiest and most effective ways to...
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Byron Martin: Oct 17, 2024
The Internet offers children a world of learning, entertainment, and social engagement. However, just like the real world, it comes with risks....
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Byron Martin: Oct 11, 2024
Weak passwords are one of the most common ways cybercriminals gain access to accounts. With Cybersecurity Awareness Month upon us, it’s the perfect...
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Byron Martin: Oct 7, 2024
October isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...
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Byron Martin: Aug 27, 2024
Imagine the sudden chaos when 8.5 million Windows devices - spanning industries like airlines, banking, and healthcare - began displaying the dreaded...
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Byron Martin: Aug 14, 2024
In today's digital landscape, many businesses operate under the assumption that their IT networks are secure because everything seems to be running...
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Byron Martin: Aug 6, 2024
According to a recent report by Check Point Research, LinkedIn, the business platform owned by Microsoft, is impersonated in almost half of all...
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Daniel Morgan: Jul 26, 2024
A WBA Issues and Answers publication. Dan Morgan addresses regulated domains such as .bank and cybersecurity considerations around domain spoofing...
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Byron Martin: Jul 8, 2024
In recent months, a significant cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a...
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Byron Martin: Jul 1, 2024
Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a much-needed vacation. Despite activating the “out of office” email responder, many...
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Byron Martin: Jun 17, 2024
In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts fell victim to a severe cyber-attack that crippled its entire IT system, leading to a company-wide outage. The...
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Byron Martin: May 6, 2024
This true story serves as a stark warning about the devastating impact of CEO Fraud on businesses, large and small. It's essential reading for anyone...
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Byron Martin: Apr 29, 2024
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the saying "That won't happen to me" is becoming a dangerous mindset for business owners when it comes to...
