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If ransomware hit today, would your business know what to do first?
Every small business should define:

○ Who to notify
○ Which systems to isolate
○ How to preserve data
○ When to involve outside support

A basic plan reduces chaos and speeds recovery.

This Valentine’s Day, don’t fall for cyber “love scams.”

Attackers often use fake profiles or emotional manipulation to gain trust and access.

Red flags to watch for:
○ Requests for money or gift cards
○ Pressure to move conversations off-platform
○ Stories that don’t quite add up
Trust your instincts — not just emotions.

If employees use personal devices for work, training matters even more.
Cover basics like:

○ Locking devices with strong passcodes
○ Keeping operating systems updated
○ Avoiding public Wi-Fi without protection
○ Separating work and personal accounts

Personal devices shouldn’t mean relaxed security.
Learn more about securing mobile devices: https://nonprofitrisk.org/resources/personal-devices-at-work/

Teach employees to verify before acting.

Many cyber incidents happen because employees want to be helpful — fast.
Encourage verification when requests involve:

• Payments or banking changes
• Password resets
• Sensitive files or data
• Changes to vendor or payroll information

A quick verification step can stop fraud instantly.