Cybercriminals Love the Holidays: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business
Holiday scammers take advantage of the busy season by launching targeted email, text, and domain impersonation attacks. From fake delivery alerts to TOAD schemes and look-alike domains, both consumers and businesses face heightened risk. This guide explains the latest threats and practical steps to stay protected during the holidays.
Google Tightens Bulk Sender Rules: Are You Ready?
Gmail’s new bulk sender rules are reshaping email marketing and deliverability. Starting November 2025, senders must align SPF and DKIM, publish DMARC, and maintain complaint rates below 0.3 %. At Poole Technology Solutions, we help businesses prepare now to ensure compliance and protect their brand reputation.
NIST CSF 2.0 for Small Teams: A 30-Day Quick Start Guide
Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complex to be effective. NIST CSF 2.0 gives small and mid-sized organizations a practical blueprint for identifying risks, protecting systems, and building long-term resilience. In this 30-day quick start, Poole Technology Solutions shows how to turn framework goals into achievable, real-world action.
🚨 End of an Era: Windows 10 Support Is Ending — What Businesses and Users Need to Know Before October 2025
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marking the end of regular security updates and technical support. While Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers one extra year of protection, it’s a temporary fix — not a long-term solution. Now is the time to plan your migration strategy and safeguard your organization against post–end-of-life vulnerabilities.
How Microsoft 365’s Direct Send & Direct Delivery Threats Are Quietly Undermining Email Security
Small and midsized businesses are increasingly targeted by attackers abusing Microsoft 365 mail flow. Direct Send and Direct Delivery threats exploit trust and configuration gaps — but with the right controls, they can be shut down. Here’s what every SMB needs to know.
Ransomware at the New Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office: What’s at Stake for Law Enforcement
When ransomware hit the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in September 2025, core jail systems stayed online thanks to segmentation—but other networks were disrupted. The attack is a wake-up call for law enforcement agencies everywhere: protecting criminal justice data, inmate records, and even detainee health information is mission critical. In this blog, we break down what happened, what’s at risk, and the practical steps agencies can take to strengthen defenses while staying compliant with CJIS, HIPAA, and other regulations.
PayPal Data Leak 2025: What SMBs Need to Know About Breaches, Leaks, and Credential Theft
When headlines scream “16 million PayPal accounts leaked,” it’s easy for business leaders to assume the worst: that PayPal itself has been hacked. But as with many splashy cyber stories, the truth is more nuanced—and more relevant to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) than you might think.
Securing Student Data: How Schools Can Comply with FERPA in a Digital Age
Schools are trusted with an overwhelming amount of sensitive student data—but protecting it requires more than locked filing cabinets. This blog breaks down how schools can meet FERPA compliance through cybersecurity best practices, including technical safeguards, staff training, and a clear security policy. Learn how to reduce risk, avoid data breaches, and build a culture of student privacy.
Fake Quotes, Real Damage: The RFQ Scam Surge in Social Engineering
Think RFQs are just business as usual? Think again. A new wave of phishing campaigns is using fake quote requests to exploit urgency, trust, and human workflow — bypassing traditional defenses. Learn how to spot them and protect your team.
Preparing for PCI DSS v4.0: Why DMARC Compliance Matters More Than Ever
To meet new PCI DSS v4.0 requirements, organizations must implement and enforce strict DMARC policies to combat phishing and spoofing threats. This blog breaks down what DMARC is, why it matters, and how aligning with email authentication best practices protects your brand, your customers, and your compliance standing.