SMB Technologies, Inc.

10/24/2026

Phishing emails have changed.

Thanks to AI, cybercriminals can create messages that are polished, professional and convincing in seconds. That means obvious spelling mistakes and awkward wording are no longer reliable warning signs.

Here's what to look for instead:
Requests that create urgency or pressure
Instructions to click a link or download an attachment
Payment or banking detail changes
Anything that asks you to bypass a normal process

Want to help your team recognize today's phishing tactics? Give us a call at (503) 895-9793 to learn how security awareness training can strengthen your first line of defense.

10/22/2026

"Urgent" is one of the oldest tricks in the phishing playbook.
Whether it's an invoice, a password reset or a request from your "CEO," the goal is always to get you to take action before you have time to think.

Before you click, ask yourself:
Did I expect this request?
Does the sender's behavior seem normal?
Can I verify this through a separate channel?

When something feels urgent, slow down.

The best response isn't speed. It's verification.

Comment "VERIFY" if you'd like our team to share tips for strengthening your verification process.

10/21/2026

SMB Cybersecurity Tip: You clicked a link by mistake. Now what?

No matter how diligent you are about security, there’s always a chance you can get fooled into clicking a malicious link or opening an untrusted document. That’s why you need to put a plan in place NOW to protect yourself and your CLIENTS, so damage is minimized.



But what should you do when you click THAT link by mistake?



Don’t assume you’re fine because nothing happened. Hackers have intentionally designed their attacks so that you don’t know anything has changed. You might not think anything was accessed or downloaded, but that may not be the case.



Hackers often hide for months in a network, not making any “moves.” Why? They want to find out as much as they can about their victim, like how much money you have to pay a ransom or what type of data you have that they might want to sell.

What do you do? Contact your IT department (us) IMMEDIATELY. The faster we can address the threat, the better your chances are of preventing much bigger problems. We’ll go to work on conducting a full scan of your network and/or taking the appropriate actions to protect you.

Have questions about cybersecurity or some other IT-related issues? Access our calendar here to book a quick, 10-minute call.

Ron Rothstein
President/ Founder
SMB Technologies
[email protected]
(503) 895-9793 - Work
https://bit.ly/491Fetu

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10/20/2026

A crowded medicine cabinet doesn't tell you whether someone is healthy.

The same goes for cybersecurity.

If your business keeps adding security tools without a clear strategy, you could be paying for products you don't need while still leaving important risks unaddressed.

Our latest blog explains how to tell whether your cybersecurity stack is protecting your business or just creating a false sense of security.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4y1LThz

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

Cybersecurity is a team sport, and everyone is on the roster.
Winning teams don't guess at positions. Here's who plays where:

Employees: the players making real-time calls every day
Leadership: the coaching staff setting the tone
Your IT partner: the strategist keeping the playbook current

One weak link impacts the whole team. Make sure everyone knows their position.

Tag someone on your team who's always looking out for everyone else.

10/15/2026

Some passwords get around.

If the same password is being used for your email, banking, payroll and everything in between, one compromised account can put the rest at risk. Here's what to do instead:

Use a unique password for every account
Make them long and complex
Avoid anything personal or predictable
Use a password manager to generate and store them securely

Password security is everyone's responsibility. Share this post to help your team, clients and colleagues stay better protected.

10/14/2026

SMB Technologies Cybersecurity Tip: How to let visitors use your WiFi safely

If you have people who visit your office or home, make sure you have a guest WiFi access for them that is separated from your main WiFi access.

If you give guests your primary WiFi access, you’re practically opening the door for anyone to come in and steal data, infect your network and ransom you. After all, you don’t know if your guests’ PCs or device are secure!

Your guests’ access needs to be completely isolated and segregated from your private network and each other (something we can do for you). Your guests should not be able to reach your internal computer network, credit card terminals or other network-connected devices.

Don’t know how to enable guest WiFi access? Give us a call at 503-895-9793 and we’ll help you out.

Have questions about cybersecurity or some other IT-related issues? Access our calendar here https://bit.ly/4jsUvr7 to book a quick, 10-minute call.

Ron Rothstein
President/ Founder
SMB Technologies
[email protected]
Main - (503) 895-9793
https://bit.ly/491Fetu

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10/13/2026

Your cybersecurity team isn’t limited to your IT department. Every employee plays a role in protecting your business.

It includes:
The finance employee who questions an unusual invoice
The HR manager who removes access for former employees
The salesperson who shares files securely
The leader who encourages employees to speak up

Cybersecurity isn’t one person’s responsibility. It’s a team effort, and every good decision helps strengthen your business.

Want to build a stronger security culture? Read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4yBz3q4