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From: FreshBooks Mar-09-2022 07:30:am

October 26, 2022

Hi Friend,

October isn’t just the month of pumpkin spice lattes and crunchy leaves—it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For some, cybersecurity may not be the most exciting of topics, but the threat hackers have on your business is all too real (and pretty scary too).

With more of these criminals coming after small businesses, it’s a good idea to know how to ward off attacks from hackers. Get started by reading through the rounded-up articles below.

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

- Lisa, Senior Content Marketer

Don't Let Hackers Play a Trick on You

Cybercrimes don't just affect big biz anymore. So, what can SMBs and freelancers do to protect their data from pricey (and frustrating) hacks? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got 6 simple tips to help you beef up your company’s cybersecurity.

How Safe Is The Cloud Anyway? 🔒

You likely store some (or all) of your business and personal data in the cloud. But how safe is all your info up there? We’re here to clear up any pesky rumors you might’ve heard that your cloud storage isn’t secure.

Ditch the Scary Shoebox for Good

If important paperwork is crumpled up on the corner of your desk, chances are your records aren't safe from natural disasters or identity theft. Here’s how you can upgrade your record storage method during worst-case scenarios.

Is That a Ghost Behind You? 👻

The feeling of having an anonymous eavesdropper tracking your every movement online is downright creepy. That’s why FreshBooks is drawing back the curtain to show you exactly what we do with your data.

Weekly Roundup of Interesting Things

🥷 A chat on the booming hacker economy with Corey Thomas, CEO of cybersecurity firm Rapid7.

🧙️ Ditch the witch this Halloween. Try Google Trends costume wizard instead.

📷 Meet the man who invented the influencer (yes—he's as cool as you'd think).

🐟 Now, a PSA from Oklahoma's Wildlife Department: Check those Milky Way bars, parents.

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