Hey there, small business owners! Today, I want to talk about something that could save you a bundle and really help strengthen your cyber defenses.
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Why Dark Web Monitoring Should Be on Every Small Business Owner’s Radar
You’ve probably heard the term “dark web” in news headlines — usually in the context of stolen data, illegal marketplaces, or high-profile breaches. It can sound like something from a movie, far removed from your day-to-day business. But here’s the reality: your…
Industrial IoT Security Warning: Small Manufacturers Using Older HMI and SCADA Panels Targeted in New Campaign
This one’s for all you small manufacturers out there. There’s a new security risk swirling around your factory floors, and it involves those human machine interfaces (HMI) panels and SCADA systems tha
New FTC Enforcement Action Signals Small Businesses Using AI for Customer Pricing or Hiring Decisions Are Next
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping up its game when it comes to regulating how small businesses use artificial intelligence (AI). And if you’re using AI tools for things like customer pric
Microsoft 365 Business Plans Getting Mandatory Copilot AI Features Baked In — Whether You Want Them or Not
If you’re a small business owner running on Microsoft 365, listen up: Microsoft is adding AI features called Copilot to your Business Plans whether you want them or not. And I’ve got some thoughts on
OpenAI Simplifies GPT-4o Fine-Tuning for Small Businesses: QuickBooks Hikes Prices Again
Happy Tuesday! It’s Albert Here with Your Tech News OpenAI Simplifies GPT-4.0 Fine-Tuning for Small Businesses I’m excited about this one, small business owners. OpenAI just launched a simplified dashboard to fine-tune their GPT-4.0 via API. Now, don’t get me wrong…
Intuit QuickBooks Raises Prices Again — Some Small Business Plans Up 17% Starting June
This is something that’s going to hit a lot of small business owners right in the pocketbook. Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, has decided to hike prices again. And this time, it’s a pretty big
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o Fine-Tuning for Small Business Use Cases via API — No ML Degree Required
I love talking to all of you small business owners out there, and today we’ve got some exciting news from OpenAI that could really help your team streamline processes.
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Craft CMS and Other Small-Business Web Platforms
Hey there, small business owners! I just recorded an episode of “Nerds News” and wanted to share some important news about a vulnerability in Craft CMS that you need to be aware of. If your team is us
Ransomware Attacks on Small Businesses Are Up — Here’s What You Should Know
Ransomware used to be something that happened to hospitals and Fortune 500 companies. Not anymore. In 2025 and into 2026, ransomware attacks on small and mid-sized businesses have surged. Attackers have realized that smaller companies often have fewer protections…



