The Watch Log

Notes from the watch.

Plain-English notes on the things we're watching for small businesses. New every week since 2024.

Cybersecurity

How to Spot a Scam Email Now That They Look Real

Scammers now use AI to write their emails, and AI writes cleanly. Judge an email by what it asks you to do.

September 5, 2026

Cybersecurity

The first hour matters most. Isolate the device, call by phone, don't power it off.

August 30, 2026

Business

Renewal forms now ask about controls tied to real claims. Guessing can void the policy.

July 25, 2026