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Is AI Making Us Dumber? Or Are We Just Using It Wrong?

By Amanda Herstek January 27, 2026Articles, Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

Artificial intelligence is becoming the go‑to assistant in modern workplaces. Tools draft emails, summarize meetings, brainstorm content, troubleshoot problems, and even help us write policies. And while AI can absolutely…

How AI Is Supercharging Phishing Attacks and What You Can Do About It

By Amanda Herstek June 26, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Phishing has evolved from clumsy email scams into a sophisticated cyber threat, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Today’s phishing attacks are faster, smarter, and harder to detect—posing…

6 Quick Tips for Staying Secure in the Age of AI

By Amanda Herstek April 2, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Think your 8-character password is secure? Think again. In today’s world of AI, that might be a dangerous assumption. Hackers now have powerful tools at their disposal, allowing them to…

Better IT, Better Business in 2025

By Amanda Herstek January 3, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity, Guides

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to take stock and figure out how to set your business up for success. One area that often gets…