Category Cybersecurity

5 Cybersecurity Myths That Could Bankrupt Your Small Business — And One That Might Be Lurking in Your Break Room Printer

A smirking young man in a bright cardigan types confidently at a keyboard in a cluttered office break room. Behind him, motivational posters and office decor suggest a normal workplace — but his intense gaze hints he may be a hacker hiding in plain sight.

Is Your Break Room Printer a Cybersecurity Threat?
Think your antivirus is enough? That compliance certificate on the wall? Cute. But in 2025, small businesses in McHenry County—from Crystal Lake to Lake in the Hills—are getting blindsided by threats they thought they were protected against. This blog busts the five deadliest cybersecurity myths killing local businesses… plus one sneaky vulnerability you’ve probably walked past on your way to microwave leftovers. If your IT strategy hasn’t evolved past 2019, buckle up—it’s time for a wake-up call.

10 Ways to Keep Hackers Out of Your Business (Before It’s Too Late)

Illustration of a businessman spilling coffee as he beholds an unpleasant surprise on his laptop.

One careless click. One outdated password. One software update ignored. That’s all it takes for hackers to waltz into your business and turn your worst nightmare into a headline. Cyberattacks aren’t just for big corporations—small businesses are prime targets, and most don’t even see it coming.

Good news? Most breaches are preventable—if you act before it’s too late. From password pitfalls to Wi-Fi weaknesses, here are 10 steps to lock down your business before the hackers do.

Read on—before your customer data ends up on the dark web.