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Espresso Security Sips
Bite-sized, plain-English security tips — each one short enough to watch with your morning coffee. No jargon, no fluff, just one useful thing at a time.
Verify Payment or Bank-Change Requests Before You Pay
A vendor email says their bank details changed and payment is urgent. Before you update anything, pause and verify through a trusted contact method already in your records — not the unexpected message.
This week's habit: Pause → Verify → Pay.
Earlier episodes
Clicked a Suspicious Link? Stop, Report, Secure
A suspicious click is a reason to act — not a reason to panic. Stop interacting, report it promptly, and secure any account details you entered.
Don’t Reuse Passwords — Let a Password Manager Remember Them
Why every important account needs its own password, and how a password manager keeps the habit simple.
Why MFA Matters — and What It Does Not Fix
Where to turn on MFA first, why an authenticator app beats a text code, and what MFA does not protect you from.
Phishing Emails: The Basics
The tell-tale signs of a phishing email — and the one habit that stops most of them cold.
Latest articles
5 Signs Your Office Wi-Fi Is a Security Risk Right Now
Your Wi-Fi probably works fine. That's the problem. Five plain-English signs your wireless network may be leaving the door open — and how to check each one today.
What Is a Firewall Audit — and Does Your Business Actually Need One?
Your firewall was set up once and hasn't been touched since. That's one of the most common sources of real security risk we see. Here's what a firewall audit covers and how to know if you need one.
Is Your Team Working Remotely? Here's What That Means for Your Security.
Your office had an edge. Remote work scattered it into every employee's living room. Here's what actually changes about your security — and what to check first.
Log4Shell, Two Years Later — Why It Still Matters for Small Businesses
Log4Shell made headlines in 2021 — but for many small businesses, the vulnerability is still wide open. Here's what it means for you, in plain English, and what to do next.
Your Small Business Is a Target, and Attackers Are Counting On You Not Knowing That
You've probably thought \"I'm too small for hackers to care about.\" That's exactly what they want you to think. Here's the uncomfortable truth about who cybercriminals actually target.
What Actually Happens During a Ransomware Attack — and How to Make Sure It Doesn't Happen to You
The locked screen is the last step, not the first. Here's the real timeline of a ransomware attack, stage by stage, and where to stop it before it gets there.
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