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Dark Web Reality Check: What Actually Happens to Your Data After a Breach?

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 We all hear about "The Dark Web" in movies. It sounds like a shady back alley where hackers in hoodies meet up. But in reality, it is much more boring—and much more dangerous. It works almost exactly like an online store, but instead of buying shoes or books, criminals are buying your personal life. When a company gets hacked and your data is "stolen," it doesn't just disappear. It goes on a journey. Understanding this journey is a huge part of modern Security Awareness Campaigns , because once you know how the bad guys use your data, you can stop them. Here is the real timeline of what happens to your info after a breach. The Quick Sale Right after a hack, your data is packaged up and listed for sale. Think of it like eBay or Craigslist for criminals. You might be shocked at how cheap your info is. Credit Card Numbers: These often sell for just $5 to $10. They are cheap because the banks usually catch the fraud quickly. "Fullz": This is hac...

5 Red Flags in Phishing Emails Your Team Misses

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  You get an email. It looks real. The logo is right, it sounds important, and it’s from "Microsoft Support" or maybe even your "CEO." You click the link. Boom. You just let a hacker in. It sounds like a movie, but it happens every day in New York businesses. A report found that 91% of cyber-attacks start with just one phishing email. The scary part? It wasn't a master hacker breaking in. It was usually just a busy employee clicking a link they shouldn't have. This is why having good software isn't enough. You need Employee Cybersecurity Training to help your team spot these tricks. Here are 5 simple signs that slip past people every day. The "Almost" Right Email Address Hackers are tricky. They don't use random emails anymore. They use "spoofing." This means they buy a website name like c0mpany.com (with a zero) instead of company.com. If you check your email on your phone, it is very hard to see the difference. The Fix: ...

5 Silent Signs Your Network is About to Crash (And How to Spot Them Early)

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Imagine driving your car down the highway. You hear a faint rattling noise, but the radio is on, so you ignore it. A week later, you are stuck on the side of the road with smoke pouring out the hood. Computer networks are exactly the same. They rarely just "die" out of nowhere. They almost always give you warning signs days or even weeks before the big crash. The problem is, most business owners are too busy to notice them until it is to late. Without a regular Computer Maintenance Service looking under the hood, these small issues turn into expensive disasters. Here are the five silent signs your system is waving a red flag. The "Spinning Wheel" is Everywhere If your staff is complaining that opening a simple Word doc takes forever, or saving a file to the shared drive feels like it’s stuck in 1999, pay attention. Sluggishness isn't just about "old computers." It is often a sign of a bottleneck at the server level. It means the bandwidth is cho...

CMMC Basics for Small Contractors: What You Need to Know

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For small defense contractors, understanding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) can feel confusing at first. Still, it’s an essential step if you want to continue working with the Department of Defense. The framework ensures that every contractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) maintains a strong and verifiable level of cybersecurity. CompCiti Business Solutions helps small and mid-sized firms in meeting these standards through tailored Cybersecurity Awareness Programs and managed compliance solutions that fit real-world operations. Understanding the Purpose of CMMC CMMC was introduced to improve the protection of sensitive data shared across the defense supply chain. The goal is simple — make sure every organization connected to defense projects can protect information from cyberattacks or leaks. CMMC includes different levels of certification. Each level defines how mature a contractor’s cybersecurity system is — from basic safeguards to a...