Trick or Treat?
Cybercrime in the AI Era
This October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we're exploring the AI vs. AI arms race in cybersecurity—how criminals use AI to disguise attacks and how defenders use it to fight back. Trick or treat? Both are in play. Cybercriminals can use AI to dress up as just about anything they want and hide behind friendly masks, it's up to your people to see through their tricks and keep the doors to your business safe.
What You'll Learn :
All month long, we'll be pulling back the curtain on how cybercrime really works in the AI era—and what small and mid-sized businesses can do to stay safe. Follow along for:
How AI powers both tricks and treats - You'll see how cybercriminals use AI to create flawless phishing, fake voices, and deepfakes—and how defenders use AI to spot the ghosts in the machine before they strike.
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Why the scariest part of cybercrime is how normal it looks - We'll break down real cases (including local ones) where attacks blended into everyday business… and share the red flags your team can learn to catch.
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What policies and habits turn your staff into monster-slayers - From verifying payments to pausing before they click, you'll learn the simple actions that stop even the most advanced AI-driven scams.
This Month's Webinar - Where we bring it all together
What Small Businesses Need for Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity for SMBs isn't about building an impenetrable fortress. It's about balance—giving your team the reasonable assurance of adequate protection so you can focus on running your business without constant fear of what's lurking online. That means combining the right tools, clear expectations, and a culture of awareness into a strategy that fits your size and industry.
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Defenses that block most threats before they cause harm
A team that can recognize when something isn't right
Simple rules that make the right choice the easy choice
Ongoing guidance from experts who understand small business needs
Systems Support is here to guide you — blending playful learning with practical takeaways you can implement right away. We can also help your business with ongoing expertise and support with no long-term contracts so we're earning your business every day when you need it.
Technology
Locks on the doors, lights on the porch
Like locks on the doors and lights on the porch, technology is the baseline protection. Multi-factor authentication, secure backups, endpoint protection, and monitoring stop most of the "tricks" before they ever reach your team.
Training
Teaching your team to see through the mask
Every attack wears a costume. Awareness training and phishing simulations teach your people how to see through the mask, recognize the ghosts in the machine, and stop threats before they drain the life from your business.
Policies
The rules that keep impostors outside
Even the best defenses fail without guidelines. Clear policies—like verifying payments, enforcing strong passwords, and requiring a second check on risky actions—make it harder for phantoms to slip through the door.
