Cybersecurity Basics

How cryptojacking works, how it gets onto small business networks, the real symptoms, and the practical controls that stop it before it becomes a bigger incident.

Cybersecurity for small marketing agencies — ad platform security, client data protection, contractor management.

Cybersecurity for SaaS startups — the MVP program that closes enterprise deals and preps for SOC 2.

Evil twin Wi-Fi attacks explained: how fake hotspots impersonate real networks to intercept your data on public Wi-Fi, and how a VPN, awareness, and HTTPS protect your business.

Man-in-the-middle attacks explained: how criminals intercept your communications on public Wi-Fi and beyond, the common methods, and how encryption, VPNs, and secure networks stop them.

SIM swapping explained: how attackers hijack your phone number to steal SMS two-factor codes and take over accounts, the warning signs, and how to prevent and respond to it.

Malware types explained for small business: viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, keyloggers, ransomware, adware, and rootkits, how each works, and the layered defenses that stop them.

Credential stuffing explained: how attackers use stolen, reused passwords and bots to break into business accounts, and the defenses (MFA, password managers, monitoring) that stop it.

Vishing is voice phishing, now supercharged by AI voice cloning that can fake your boss on the phone. Learn the scams and how to verify high-stakes requests.

Smishing is phishing by text message that slips past email defenses. How smishing attacks work, why small businesses are exposed, and how to stop them.