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Why modern threats demand a smarter, human-first defense Cybersecurity used to be loud. Pop-ups screaming about viruses. Emails promising lottery winnings you definitely didn’t enter. Attachments so sketchy they practically waved red flags on their own. That era is over. Today’s cyber threats are quieter. Politer. Almost boring. And that’s exactly what makes them dangerous. At JDInet, we see this shift every day. The technology hasn’t failed us—but our assumptions about how a

You’ve probably done it without thinking. You scan a QR code at a restaurant. Flash a boarding pass at the airport. Tap your phone to pay. Everything’s fast, smooth, effortless. That’s the whole point. Convenience tech is designed to keep life moving. But there’s a tradeoff most people don’t see. The easier something is to use, the easier it can be to exploit. Cybercriminals know this. They hide behind tools we trust, counting on speed, distraction, and habit to do most of th

Public WiFi feels like a harmless convenience. You grab a latte, open your laptop, and click the nearest network. Easy. But for Minnesota businesses, that quick connection can open the door to data theft, stolen passwords, and unexpected downtime. JDInet supports local teams every day, and we see how often cybersecurity problems begin with something as ordinary as connecting to a free network. So is public WiFi ever truly safe? Sort of. You can use it, but only if you treat i

What Small Businesses Need to Know Right Now Running a small business these days means dealing with more than invoices, client calls, and the occasional equipment meltdown. Now you’ve got remote employees scattered across spare bedrooms, kitchen counters, coworking nooks, and café corners. And as convenient as all that flexibility is, it quietly opens the door to a long list of cybersecurity threats most business owners never see coming. The sneaky part? These risks don’t loo

Building a reliable business network isn’t just about plugging in cables and hoping for the best. It’s about laying a foundation that keeps your company connected, protected, and ready to grow. After years helping small and mid-sized businesses set up and maintain their networks, we've seen what works, what fails, and what’s worth investing in. If you’re starting fresh or tightening up your current setup, here are ten things every local business should know. 1. Your Network i

October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but at JDI Net, the focus on digital safety doesn’t end with the calendar. Every month, every click, and every conversation counts. Because real cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. It’s about culture. At JDI Net, we believe every employee can be a powerful first line of defense. From cautious clicks to confident reporting, small habits create a stronger, safer workplace. Cybersecurity Starts with Leadership A

If your office still runs on Windows 10, the clock struck midnight on October 14, 2025. That’s the official end of support, which means no more security patches, feature updates, or Microsoft tech assistance for Windows 10 Home and Pro. Your PCs will still boot, but the risk profile changes immediately. Below is a plain-English rundown of the implications, your options (including paid Extended Security Updates), and a practical checklist you can hand to your team today. What

If you’ve ever lost a full workday because your network went down or a server failed, you already know how fragile productivity can be. It only takes one hardware glitch, one expired license, one missed update to bring an entire operation to a crawl. At JDInet, we’ve spent decades helping local companies avoid that kind of chaos. We work with manufacturers, contractors, schools, and professional offices all across Minnesota, and we’ve seen the same pattern again and again: th