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Ransomware Isn’t Random: Why Businesses Are Targeted
When people talk about ransomware, it’s often described as bad luck… like getting struck by lightning online. The reality is very different. Ransomware attacks aren’t random. In most cases, attackers know exactly what they’re looking for, and they don’t waste time once they find it. In 2026, ransomware continues to be one of the most…
If You Have Never Been PEN Tested, You Are Already at Risk
Most businesses believe they will know when something is wrong. They are mistaken. Cyberattacks rarely begin with alarms blaring or systems crashing. They begin quietly. An exposed login. A forgotten server. A misconfigured cloud setting. By the time damage is visible, attackers may have had access for weeks or months. Penetration testing exists for one…
When Millions of Lives Are on the Line: Lessons From the 700Credit Data Breach
In late December 2025, a significant data breach involving 700Credit came to light. 700Credit is a U.S. based financial services and fintech provider that supports credit checks and identity verification for auto, RV, marine, and powersports dealerships. The breach exposed highly sensitive personal information belonging to more than 5.8 million consumers. The compromised data included…
Cybercriminals Love the Holidays. Here’s Why.
You are out of the office. The inbox is quiet. Maybe you are traveling, unplugging, or simply enjoying a slower pace during Christmas break. Unfortunately, cybercriminals do not take time off. The holiday season is one of the most active periods of the year for cyberattacks. Attackers know that many organizations run with smaller security…
Cybersecurity Shocks of 2025 and the Survival Lessons for 2026
As we look back at 2025, one thing became impossible to ignore. Cybersecurity is not slowing down. Threats evolved, attacks increased in both scale and sophistication, and many organizations discovered that one overlooked policy or unpatched system can still be enough to bring business operations to a halt. The Big Picture One of the most…
The Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Their Impact on U.S. Businesses This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a critical time for businesses in the United States. Retailers see a surge in sales, e-commerce platforms experience unprecedented traffic, and companies across industries ramp up operations to meet consumer demand. Unfortunately, this seasonal spike also creates fertile ground for cybercriminals, and now, artificial intelligence is taking these threats to a…
Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever During the Holiday Season
The holiday season brings a surge in business activity. Online shopping spikes, financial transactions increase, and employees begin taking well-deserved time off. Unfortunately, it also marks one of the busiest times of year for cybercriminals. For businesses of every size and industry, this time of year introduces increased risk, reduced visibility, and a perfect storm…
How a Cybersecurity Assessment Checklist Builds a Safer IT Environment
Besides the damage of downtime, cyber attacks dismantle trust, halt operations, and expose sensitive data. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a cyber incident sits at $4.44 million. Every unpatched system, misconfigured access point, or neglected update widens the path for exploitation. Most businesses realize this…
Compliance Is NOT Security!
We have seen a continual pattern of this fact almost weekly. At IP Services, we’ve worked with countless organizations that proudly hold up their SOC 2 report, HIPPA, ISO 27001 certificate, or PCI DSS attestation…while companies are quietly running unpatched systems, weak privileged access, and incident response plans that haven’t been tested in years. Both…
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