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I’m Ray Wesner, Co-Owner of CloudNett LLC, where we specialize in IT solutions, secure web services, and digital support for small businesses. This page is all about simple, actionable tech tips you can use every day to make your business run smoother, safer, and smarter. Whether it’s productivity hacks, cybersecurity basics, or tools that save you time and money—I’ll share strategies to help smal

l business owners stay ahead in today’s digital world. Follow along for daily insights, and let’s make technology work for your business, not against it.

09/30/2025

In just over two weeks, Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10 as it reaches end of life.

If your business is still using it, this is going to affect you. And you’ll need to make some quick decisions on what you do next to stay safe.

Here’s what you need to know…

🛑 Cybersecurity is starting to break smaller businesses.And not because they don’t care, either. New research from the W...
09/29/2025

🛑 Cybersecurity is starting to break smaller businesses.

And not because they don’t care, either.

New research from the World Economic Forum shows what many SMBs already know deep down… keeping up with cybersecurity is becoming unsustainable.

👉 71% of cyber leaders say small businesses have hit a critical tipping point
👉 35% say their cyber resilience is simply not good enough
👉 And that number has increased sevenfold since 2022

The pressure is building. Fast.

Here’s the reality:

🧠 Many small businesses are embracing cloud, AI, hybrid work, and digital tools to stay competitive. But they don’t always have the internal expertise to secure those systems.

💰 Budgets are tight. Hiring cybersecurity specialists isn’t always an option.

🧑‍💻 The IT team? Often one person wearing ten hats.

🧱 The threat landscape is growing faster than most can track. Let alone respond to.

Add in overworked staff, outdated tools, and constant compliance demands, and you’ve got the perfect storm.

And cybercriminals know it.

In fact, SMBs are now deliberate targets. Not just collateral damage.

Why?

Because they’re often the weak link in the supply chain for bigger companies. And they’re easier to breach, usually running the same off-the-shelf tools in default configurations.

Attacks are getting smarter too:

👾 AI-driven phishing and deepfakes are making scams more convincing
👾 Ransomware-as-a-service is making it easier for criminals to hit smaller targets
👾 Cloud and identity-based attacks are rising fast

So… what can your business do?

Luckily, you don’t have to do it all alone.

🤝 Partnering with a managed security provider (like us) can help you monitor threats, patch vulnerabilities, and respond faster, without burning out your team.

🔐 Automating key security tasks like access control and patch management can drastically reduce risk.

⚠️ Smart prioritization. Focusing on the highest-risk areas first can make a big impact with a small team.

ℹ️ Leaning on other small businesses, associations, or support groups can keep you informed and connected without the need for in-house specialists.

The truth is, cybersecurity is a business resilience issue. And the risk of doing nothing is far greater than the cost of getting help.

💬 Is your business feeling the pressure? I’d love to help - drop me a DM.

Does it seem like your team is working harder than ever… but still not getting enough done? You might not be imagining t...
09/28/2025

Does it seem like your team is working harder than ever… but still not getting enough done?

You might not be imagining that 🤔

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index just dropped, and it confirms something a lot of business owners have been sensing for a while: The modern workday has become infinite ♾️

No clear start.

No real end.

Just a constant stream of emails, chats, and meetings.

And it’s KILLING productivity ☠️

Based on trillions of signals from Microsoft 365 (emails, Teams messages, meeting times), the data paints a stark picture:

⏰ 40% of people check email before 6am

💬 By 8am, Teams chat overtakes email

🕘 Meetings pile up from 9am to 3pm (Tuesdays are the worst)

🌙 Meetings after 8pm are up 16% year-on-year

📧 20% of us check email on weekends before noon

The result?

Employees are being interrupted every 2 minutes. And they’re never fully switching off.

But I’m not talking about burnout (though that’s real too). Instead, let’s discuss why productivity is stalling, even when your team feels “always on”.

Here’s what’s getting in the way:

🚫 Too many distractions
🚫 No time for deep work
🚫 No boundaries between work and life
🚫 Too much admin, not enough value-driven work

What’s the fix?

💡 Microsoft says AI could help. But only if we rethink how we work, not just automate what’s broken.

That means:

✔️ Creating space in the day for real focus
✔️ Using tools like Copilot to summarize meetings and manage information overload
✔️ Setting clearer expectations around out-of-hours communication
✔️ Prioritizing value, not volume

Because the answer isn’t “do more with less”. It’s do less of what DOESN’T matter.

🧠 Want to help your team feel more focused and less frazzled? Start by asking: “When during the day do we get time to think?”

Siiiiiiigh 😒I hate to be the bearer of bad news… again. But there’s a new kind of malware making the rounds. And your se...
09/27/2025

Siiiiiiigh 😒

I hate to be the bearer of bad news… again. But there’s a new kind of malware making the rounds.

And your security software might not even see it coming.

Most business owners think that if they have a good software running, they’re covered.

But cyberthreats are evolving fast. This new attack technique proves just how worrying things have become.

Researchers have uncovered a browser-based malware campaign that uses trusted websites like Google .com to slip past traditional security tools.

Yes, Google.

😈 Hackers are hiding malicious code inside compromised websites (often ecommerce checkout pages).

That code includes a seemingly harmless link to a real Google OAuth address (used for login/logout).

But hidden inside that link is a payload (a piece of code that waits quietly, then activates only if certain conditions are met, like if you’re making a purchase).

Once triggered, it opens a connection to a hacker-controlled server, right inside your browser session.

No files downloaded. No suspicious popups. Just invisible code doing real-time damage in the background.

Why is this a problem?

Because this type of attack:

🚫 Flies under the radar of security software
🚫 Bypasses DNS filters and firewalls (because it uses a trusted domain)
🚫 Evades detection by looking totally normal until the moment it activates

It’s the cybersecurity equivalent of a thief walking in the front door dressed as a delivery person.

So, how can you protect yourself and your business?

🟢 Separate browsing for sensitive tasks. Don’t do banking or payroll on the same browser session you use for casual browsing
🟢 Be cautious of unfamiliar ecommerce sites. If something feels off, especially during checkout, back away
🟢 Use browser isolation or content filtering tools. These are advanced but increasingly necessary for businesses handling sensitive data
🟢 Talk to your IT support provider about monitoring browser behavior, not just downloaded files

This type of malware shows us that threats aren’t always where you expect them. They're not in your inbox or in a suspicious download. They're quietly hiding in “safe” places, waiting for the right moment.

The best defense?

Stay aware. Stay updated. And make sure your cybersecurity tools are built for today’s internet, not yesterday’s threats.

👀 Have you ever had a close call with malware that looked totally legitimate? Would your team know what to look for?

Cybercriminals don’t clock off.While your team sleeps, eats, and unwinds… attackers are scanning, phishing, and sneaking...
09/26/2025

Cybercriminals don’t clock off.

While your team sleeps, eats, and unwinds… attackers are scanning, phishing, and sneaking in.

This is how active the threat is around the clock. And why your cybersecurity needs to work 24/7, not just office hours….

🤖 Thinking of replacing your customer service team with AI bots? You might want to think twice.AI is everywhere right no...
09/24/2025

🤖 Thinking of replacing your customer service team with AI bots?

You might want to think twice.

AI is everywhere right now. And it can do amazing things. It can speed up tasks, handle simple queries, and free up your team to focus on the bigger stuff.

But here’s the reality: Most businesses aren’t ditching human support any time soon.

In fact, a new report says 95% of companies now plan to keep human agents in place. Because AI still isn’t quite ready to handle everything on its own.

What’s going on?

Here’s the good stuff about AI bots:

🤖 They’re great for repetitive questions (“Where’s my order?”, “What’s your return policy?”)
🤖 They’re fast and available 24/7
🤖 They can reduce pressure on your support team

But here’s why businesses are hitting the brakes…

🧑 Customers still prefer talking to humans. Only 7% trust AI more for resolving issues
🧑 AI struggles with complex or emotional situations (imagine explaining a billing mix-up to a bot...)
🧑 Failed implementations can be surprisingly expensive
🧑 And many businesses just aren’t set up with the data or systems to make AI work well yet

Even IBM, a big AI advocate, says this isn’t a plug-and-play fix. If you want AI to really help customers, you need to redesign the whole process, not just bolt a chatbot onto your website and cross your fingers.

💬 The sweet spot may be a hybrid approach, where AI handles the easy stuff, and humans step in for the rest. That’s where the best customer experiences are happening.

Your customers still want to feel heard. And while AI can offer speed and efficiency, empathy is still a human superpower.

If you’re exploring AI in your business, great. But make sure it’s enhancing your service, not replacing the very thing your customers value most: Human connection.

Would you trust a bot to fix your biggest customer issue? Or would you want a real person on the line?

09/23/2025

Installing antivirus software is a safe thing to do. Isn’t it?

Well, not always. Scammers have been creating replica antivirus downloads that steal your data instead of protecting it.

Here’s what you need to watch out for…

Think your business is too small to be hacked? Or that strong passwords are enough to keep you protected?Cybersecurity m...
09/22/2025

Think your business is too small to be hacked? Or that strong passwords are enough to keep you protected?

Cybersecurity myths like these are everywhere. And they could be putting your business at serious risk.

Here are some of the most common misconceptions and the truths every business owner should know…

What if I told you the most dangerous phishing attacks no longer look suspicious?Hopefully, you’re always on alert anywa...
09/21/2025

What if I told you the most dangerous phishing attacks no longer look suspicious?

Hopefully, you’re always on alert anyway 🧐

Phishing has come a long way from those obvious emails offering you millions from a mystery prince.

The new wave of attacks is smarter, stealthier, and built on trust.

It’s called “ChainLink phishing”. And it’s catching even the most careful people off guard.

This is how it works…

You get an email that looks totally normal. Maybe it’s a link to a file in Google Drive or Dropbox. Something your team uses every day.

You click it.

It opens a familiar-looking page… then maybe a CAPTCHA… then a login screen.

Everything seems legit.

But behind the scenes, that link has quietly funneled you through a chain of trusted services, ending on a fake page designed to steal your password.

By the time you realize what’s happened, your credentials are gone. And someone else may be snooping around your inbox or cloud storage 😬

And these attacks often bypass traditional security tools.

⚠️ They come from trusted domains
⚠️ They pass email filters
⚠️ They don’t trigger antivirus or malware alerts
⚠️ And they use everyday web features like CAPTCHAs to seem more legit

Even the most layered security setup can miss this.

Why?

Because the tools are looking for bad domains or files. Not good-looking sites doing odd things.

So, what can you do?

The browser, the place where this all unfolds, is now the front line.

If your security isn’t watching what people are doing in the browser, you might never see these threats coming.

And for you, the business owner, this is a good reminder that phishing is about trust being manipulated.

🔐 Training your staff is still important. But equally vital is making sure your IT team or support provider is protecting where the action really happens: In your browser.

👀 Ever clicked something that felt fine... until it didn’t?

🏡 Microsoft 365 is coming home…to your servers. That could be a big deal for businesses which care about control, securi...
09/20/2025

🏡 Microsoft 365 is coming home…to your servers.

That could be a big deal for businesses which care about control, security, and productivity.

Microsoft has just announced Microsoft 365 Local. A new on-premises edition of its productivity suite. And it runs entirely within your own infrastructure, or within a highly controlled, local cloud environment.

Translation?

Your emails, files, and Teams chats can now live securely within your data center. Not spread out across the global internet.

Why does this matter?

Well, for a lot of businesses (especially those in regulated industries or countries with strict data laws) the cloud isn’t always the best fit. Think healthcare, legal, government, or finance. Or any business that just wants full control over where its data goes.

With Microsoft 365 Local, you get:

☁️ All the familiar tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
☁️ Hosted entirely in a private or sovereign cloud (Azure Local)
☁️ Designed to meet strict requirements for data sovereignty, compliance, and low-latency performance
☁️ And no compromise on productivity

It’s launching first in Europe, with Microsoft focusing on countries like France and Germany where data laws are especially strict.

But it’s clear this is the direction things are heading globally. More control, more flexibility, same powerful tools.

💬 Microsoft says it’s about creating “digital stability” in a time of geopolitical uncertainty.

But for business owners, it’s just as much about confidence:

⭐️ Confidence your data is secure
⭐️ Confidence you’re meeting regulatory requirements
⭐️ Confidence your tools will still work at full speed, even in tightly locked-down environments

This is productivity on your terms. No more one-size-fits-all.

While Microsoft 365 Local is in preview now, full rollout is expected this year. But now’s a great time to start thinking… would your business benefit from this?

Need assistance working out what’s best for you? Get in touch, my team and I can help.

If your business is still juggling emails, lost files, and “final_final_v3” documents, Teams could be a game changer.Yep...
09/19/2025

If your business is still juggling emails, lost files, and “final_final_v3” documents, Teams could be a game changer.

Yep, it does more than just video calls.

Our latest guide shows you how to use Teams as your digital office. Keeping your people connected, organized, and working smarter.

Download your free copy now.

09/17/2025

Still using Microsoft Teams just for calls and chat?

You’re missing out. It’s so much more than a messaging tool.

In our latest video, we show you how to get the most from Teams. From real-time collaboration to keeping your projects organized, it could seriously boost your business’s productivity…

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