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A Close Call With a Fake Wire Instruction

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700

A San Fernando Valley law firm almost sent a settlement wire after a lookalike email used a partner’s display name. Staff called the partner on a known number first. The partner had not sent it. Secure Techies reviewed the mailboxes, closed identity gaps, set email authentication on a path to enforcement, and left a written call-back that is now a rule, not a suggestion.

Business Email Compromise: The Scam That Costs Companies Billions

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Let’s name the threat plainly: the most expensive cyberattack hitting businesses today usually involves no malware, no virus, and no obvious “hack” — just a convincing email that tricks a real person into sending money to a criminal. It’s called business email compromise, or BEC, and the FBI consistently ranks it among the costliest forms of cybercrime, with losses measured in the billions of dollars a year. It works because it doesn’t attack your computers — it attacks your trust and your everyday business habits. Let’s break down exactly how the scam unfolds, why it slips past your security tools, and the simple habit that stops most of it cold.

Phishing and Email Security: How to Protect Your Business in 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Here’s the short version: phishing is the most common entry point for cyberattacks because it targets human trust, and the only effective defense is layered — email filtering, multi-factor authentication, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and ongoing employee training working together. No single tool stops phishing, but the combination blocks the overwhelming majority of attacks.