The Browser Extension Problem Nobody's Watching
People carefully secure their passwords and devices, then install browser extensions with sweeping permissions and never think about them again. Here is why that gap matters.
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Securing a Business With One Employee (Just You)
Most cyber security advice assumes a team and a budget. Here is what actually matters when you are genuinely the only person in the business.
What a Fake Invoice Scam Actually Looks Like Up Close
A client nearly paid a completely fake invoice that looked, at a glance, exactly like a genuine one from a real, regular supplier. Here is exactly what gave it away.
The Cyber Insurance Question Nobody Likes Answering
Cyber insurance feels like a safety net until you actually read the conditions attached to it. Here is the honest, unglamorous truth I tell small business clients.
Why I Still Get Caught Out Sometimes (Yes, Really)
I advise people on cyber security professionally, and a convincing scam still nearly got me recently. Here is what happened and why even careful people are not immune.
The Backup That Was Not Actually a Backup
A client was confident their backups were solid. They had not actually been working for months. Here is how that happened, and how to make sure it never happens to you.
I Get Asked This Cyber Security Question More Than Any Other
One question comes up more than every other cyber security question combined. Here is my honest, complete answer.
The Small Business Cyber Security Checklist I Actually Use
No jargon, no scare tactics — just the actual checklist I walk small business clients through, in the order I think actually matters.
Passwords Are Still the Problem. Here's What I Tell Every Client.
After all these years and all this technology, the single biggest security risk I see is still the same boring, fixable thing: passwords.