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What Are the Biggest Cyber Threats to Small Businesses in 2026?
The biggest cyber threat to small businesses in 2026 is no longer a virus, it is a convincing human conversation. Attackers trick a team member into handing over access rather than breaking through any wall. Here are five practical steps to protect your business, and why an IT partner watching all the time is your strongest defence.
How Are Attackers Using AI Against Small Businesses in 2026?
Attacks by AI-enabled adversaries rose 89% in a single year, according to the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report. AI has wiped out the spelling mistakes and robotic calls that once exposed a scam, so the old advice to spot fakes no longer works. The reliable defence is to verify any request for money or access through a separate, trusted channel. This guide covers the habits that protect small businesses, plus a live test for spotting a deepfake on a video call.
How do I stop team members downloading company data in Google Workspace?
Right now, any team member can download your entire client database, pack it into a zip file, and walk right out the door. The crazy part? Google provides the exact tool to do it and leaves it enabled by default. Here is exactly how to find this hidden setting and close the data leak today.
Who provides the best backup strategy for startups, scale-ups, and SMBs?
If you think syncing files to Google Drive is a backup, your business is a ticking time bomb. Learn the 7 levels of backup and find your gold standard.
How do I securely dispose of my old laptop or phone?
We all have a "drawer of doom" filled with old phones and laptops. But disposing of them incorrectly is a massive security risk. Here is your step-by-step guide to securely wiping data, recycling responsibly, and revoking access from your cloud accounts before you let them go.
How to check if your business emails are on the dark web.
Google has discontinued its Dark Web report, leaving many business owners vulnerable. Discover the best free alternative to check if your team's passwords have been stolen and learn the three-step "security hygiene upgrade" to lock down your company data for good.
Is Your Business Security Wide Open? Every Type of 2-Step Verification Ranked (Worst to Best)
Most people assume that having any two-step verification turned on makes them safe. But if you are using text messages (SMS), you are relying on technology from the 90s to protect your business in 2026. We have ranked every major verification method from "dangerous" to "bulletproof" so you can see exactly where your business stands—and how to fix it.
What should you do with a Google Workspace account when a team member leaves?
Thinking about deleting a Google Workspace account to save cash? Stop. While deleting saves you £60 a year, it exposes your business to massive legal risks and data loss. Discover why the £5/month Archived User licence is the cheapest insurance policy you will ever buy, and read real-world examples of why keeping that data is non-negotiable.
Why your first Google Workspace emails might end up in spam (and how to fix it)
Sent your first email from a new Google Workspace or Gmail account only for it to land in spam? The solution is often simpler than you think and comes down to three key security settings. This guide explains how to ensure your emails are trusted and delivered, and reveals the powerful, time-saving features like e-signatures and AI meeting notes you might be missing out on. Learn how a professional setup unlocks the full potential of your subscription.