U.S. Cybersecurity Pros Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks
BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity ...
Tax Season Scams Hit Small Businesses in Frankfort First. Here’s the One That Costs Teams the Most.
By Jeff Reiter, CEO, RWK IT Services February in Frankfort, Illinois usually means one thing for business owners: everything speeds up. Payroll runs. W-2s and 1099s. Vendor invoices. “Can you send ...
SmarterMail Flaw Enables Dangerous Remote Code Execution
Business-grade email systems are supposed to be one of the safer corners of your IT environment, which is why the newly patched SmarterMail remote code execution vulnerability deserves your attention. SmarterMail, a ...
Experts Sound Alarm on AI-Driven Banking Layoffs
With the rise of AI, news of technology companies slashing jobs has dominated business headlines. A new report from Morgan Stanley suggests that AI-driven banking layoffs might be the next big wave ...
Raising the Bar: Technology and Customer Expectations
Technology and customer expectations are evolving faster than ever. Customers expect fast answers, smooth interactions, and experiences that feel tailored to them. When businesses deliver a great experience, customers spend more, stay ...
Hidden Technology Barriers Crippling Small Businesses
When business owners talk about growth, technology is often part of the plan. However, it’s not always part of reality. Have you invested in a new system, platform, or AI tool expecting ...
The Quiet Cyber Liability Risk That’s Holding Back Illinois area Nonprofits
February is full of warm connections, handwritten notes, community care, and the kind of love that shows up when it matters. But let’s be honest. Sometimes the relationship that lets you ...
The Security Blind Spots Putting Small Businesses at Risk
When you think about protecting valuable assets, you probably think about physical security, with locks, guards, vaults, and surveillance. Companies spend big bucks keeping their buildings safe, but even with all that ...
Cybercriminals’ New Year’s Resolutions
(And how Illinois nonprofits can say, “Not today.”) I see you. January is a lot in Chicago and across Illinois. new programs, new interns, new grant cycles, board goals. You’re caring ...
The Hidden Cybercrime Draining Your Paycheck
If you sign off on payroll every few weeks, you probably feel confident that the money is going where it’s supposed to go. However, many business owners don’t realize that payroll fraud ...
PayPal Wants To Be Your Small Business Bank
If you use PayPal to send or receive payments, you might soon be able to handle more of your business finances in one place. PayPal is aiming to become your small business ...
Cybercriminals Exploit Holiday Cheer for Digital Attacks
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many business owners and consumers, they’re also prime time for holiday cyber attacks. Grinches are turning festive online shopping into a minefield, turning ...
