In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down why Apple Pay may be the most secure way for business owners to make payments today.Inspired by a conversation with a government cryptography expert, Tony and Ryan discuss how Apple Pay tokenization, device security, and tap-to-pay encryption protect you from stolen card numbers, website breaches, and skimmer attacks.Whether you’re a business owner, technology enthusiast, or one of our Tech Champions, this episode shows how Apple Pay can streamline purchasing, safeguard financial data, and reduce fraud risk.Learn how Apple Pay protects businesses using tokenized card numbers, cryptographically secure transactions, tap-to-pay NFC, and device-level identity verification. Tony and Ryan explain how Apple Pay reduces fraud risk, prevents stolen card data, simplifies checkout, and makes online purchasing safer for business owners.If you’re looking for secure business payments, reduced credit card theft risk, or a simplified technology workflow, this episode is for you.Subscribe to our channel to support business technology education and join our community of Tech Champions today!#applepay #applepaysecurity #itpodcastSince 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

Your remote workforce can be one of your biggest competitive advantages, or your most dangerous cybersecurity vulnerability.In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down a shocking real-world case where foreign threat actors successfully infiltrated over 130 U.S. companies by posing as remote workers. Using fake identities, laptop farms, and unsecured personal devices, these attackers gained inside access to American businesses, putting sensitive data, finances, and operations at serious risk.This episode dives deep into the hidden cybersecurity risks within today’s remote workforce and explains exactly how business owners can protect themselves through:* Device ownership and lockdown policies.* Identity verification and vetting.* Multi-factor authentication (MFA).* Application control and monitoring.* Eliminating risky BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) setups.If your business relies on a remote workforce, hybrid employees, or offshore contractors, this episode is essential viewing. The Tech Champions share real-world safeguards and best practices that help ensure the person behind the keyboard is truly who they claim to be.Whether you’re a business owner, IT leader, or Tech Champion, this conversation will help you:✅ Reduce insider threats.✅ Prevent unauthorized remote access.✅ Strengthen your cybersecurity guardrails.✅ Protect your company’s data, identity, and revenue.👉 Subscribe for more cybersecurity insights for business owners👉 Watch now to secure your remote workforce before a breach secures you#remotework #remoteworkforce #cybersecuritySince 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

AI is transforming productivity, innovation, and the way we work, but it's also changing how cyberattacks occur. In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down one of the first large-scale, AI-driven cyberattacks uncovered in the wild, and what it means for modern businesses. From Chinese threat actors using Claude to execute autonomous attacks to AI-written phishing emails to deepfakes, prompt injection, and internal misuse of AI tools, this episode gives business owners and tech champions a grounded look at today's AI cybersecurity risks and what steps you can take right now to protect your organization.You'll learn:How attackers used AI to bypass safety guardrails.Why AI can execute thousands of malicious actions per second.What deepfakes and AI-generated media mean for your reputation.How phishing emails are evolving with generative AI.Why businesses must standardize their AI tools.The coming need for AI usage auditing within companies.Practical guardrails you can put in place today.Read the full article here: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/ai-cloud/anthropic-calls-out-ai-hack-attempt-linked-to-china/If you're a business owner, leader, or technology enthusiast, this is a must-watch conversation about the new reality of cybersecurity in an AI-powered world.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay ahead of emerging threats and get practical IT insights every other week.#ai #aicybersecurity #cybersecurityrisks🎁 Toys For Tots:It's that time of year again, Tech Champions, but this time, we're championing for the children! ❤️Unique Computing Solutions is proud to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program this holiday season. We're collecting new, unwrapped toys from Thursday, October 16th, through Thursday, December 11th, with all donations being delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps on Friday, December 12th.Every toy helps make a difference. Let's bring smiles and holiday cheer to children in need throughout our community!✨ How to Donate:🎁 Drop off toys at our office:📍 10057 W. Lincoln Hwy. | Frankfort, IL 60423📦 Ship toys directly to us.🚗 Or schedule a pickup with one of our UCS technicians.📞 Have questions or need help? Call us at 708-922-9444.Let's make this holiday season one filled with kindness, joy, and giving. 💙Not near us? Find a dropoff location near you : https://www.toysfortots.org/find-your-local-chapter/Subscribe for more weekly insights from The Business Owner's IT Podcast, your hub for practical tech strategies that help business owners stay ahead.Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957