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Threat Watch: December’s Most Active Cyber Threats to Look Out For
Cyber threats don’t slow down for the holidays. As we close out the year, attack activity typically spikes, driven by increased online ...
Why 2025 Became the Year of Zero Trust for SMBs
Zero Trust, once considered an enterprise-only framework, became mainstream for small and medium-sized businesses in 2025. At Common Knowledge Technology, we’ve seen ...
The Rise of AI-Driven Threat Detection and Why You Need It Now
AI is no longer a "future tech" concept. In 2025, it became a frontline defense mechanism for small and medium businesses. From ...
2025 Cybersecurity Year in Review What We Have Learned
As the digital landscape continues to shift, 2025 proved to be a defining year for ...
Urgent Chrome Update: Zero-Day Exploit Patched
When Google drops an emergency security update, it’s never just routine housekeeping. Earlier this month, the company patched a Chrome zero-day exploit, a serious flaw that hackers were already abusing out in ...
Seasonal Password Resets Create Prime Exploitation Windows
Every year, around the holidays, employees across every industry hit the reset button. A new year means a fresh start, which often includes setting new passwords. But that timing creates predictable openings ...
AI Sparks Creativity While Stirring Unforeseen Challenges
If your business relies on designers, writers, videographers, or any creative talent, you’ve probably noticed that most are using AI tools to create flashier outputs. Yet despite having “productivity boosters” at their ...
The Big Payoff for Everyday AI Users
If you’ve been holding off on using AI tools in your business because you’re worried about security, their effect on your team, or their impact on workloads, a new study from PwC ...
Meet Gemini’s New Feature: Audio PDF Summaries
If you’re like most business owners, your inbox is probably overflowing with PDFs: Contracts, market reports, pitch decks, sales information; you name it. And although they probably contain plenty of useful information, ...
How Hackers Are Turning Antivirus Tools Into Malware Delivery Systems
If you thought your antivirus was the ultimate good guy on your network, researchers have some terrible news. Security researchers at Google’s Mandiant and its Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) discovered that threat ...
