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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Don’t Wait for the Scare—Get Prepared Today

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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. This guide lays out what every business leader needs to know about today's cyber threats—and what to do before, during, and after an attack.

Inside you'll discover:

  • Who bears the blame when a breach occurs and why "ignorance" isn't a defense

  • The true cost of a data breach—financial, reputational, and operational (with global averages now near $5M per incident)

  • Why SMBs are prime targets and the types of threats most likely to hit them

  • The real damage cybercrime inflicts, from government fines and lawsuits to lost trust and downtime

  • The five unique risks SMBs face: compliance challenges, system vulnerabilities, insider threats, financial risks, and high-value targeting

  • What cybercriminals are really after—and how to protect your most sensitive data

Why download?
Because hoping it won't happen to you isn't a strategy—it's a liability. This guide gives you clear, actionable insight so you can prepare your team and your systems with confidence.

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Trick or Treat? How Cybercriminals Really Work in the AI Era

Free Webinar: October 16, 11AM