Why Canadian SMBs are overestimating their ransomware readiness in 2026 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reports that ransomware incidents known to the Cyber Centre have increased by an average of 26% per year since 2021.¹ That’s not just a statistic. It’s a...
A fundamental question we hear more than ever On a recent call with one of our long-time clients, their finance lead paused and asked a simple, yet loaded question: “We’re a small business. Is cyber insurance really necessary?”It’s a fair...
The blind spots that can turn shared IT into shared risk Two MSPs. One ransomware incident. The attack didn’t come from phishing.It came from shared infrastructure managed by another provider. Backups were assumed to exist.Some didn’t. The business went offline. Five...
What is Shadow AI? Shadow AI refers to the unauthorized or unmonitored use of artificial intelligence tools in workplace settings. Unlike officially sanctioned platforms, these tools often enter workflows without input from IT, compliance, or legal teams. According to...
Recently, reports have emerged of hackers impersonating IT support on Microsoft Teams to trick users into downloading malware. This deceptive approach highlights the evolving tactics cybercriminals are using to exploit communication tools we rely on daily. At Third...
Updated Oct 2025 When it comes to cybersecurity, technology is only part of the equation. Your people—from leadership to front-line employees—are one of your most significant defenses. But they can also be your biggest vulnerability. For small and medium-sized...
