19 Billion Passwords: Cybercrime and SMBs
A Cybercrime Renaissance Right now, there are 19 billion passwords for sale on the dark web. 19 billion. Right now, automated scanning attacks conduct 36,000 scans per second in […]
Data Breaches: Why Small Mistakes Lead to Big Problems
What do NFL Draft prospect Shedeur Sanders and cybersecurity have in common? At first glance, not much. But this weekend, America saw firsthand how easy data breaches can happen — […]
Duct Tape IT and Failure Cost
You know the deal—it’s inevitable. You see a simple, straightforward job, calculate your labor and materials costs, and whistle your favorite Four Tops song as you get to work. But […]
5 Limitations of ChatGPT: What Business Users Need to Know
Last week, we told you about some ways in which we’ve used ChatGPT for BIT Services. We provided you with an edited response from that AI engine, which we prompted […]
How We’ve Used ChatGPT…and How You Could, Too
Considering this recent Aiken Standard article, we thought we’d share some ways in which we at BIT Services have used ChatGPT. We’ve written a good bit about AI here on […]
EZ Pass and Simple Scams: Aiken Businesses Targeted
You’ve probably received the text, or at least heard about it. EZ Pass claims you owe an outstanding balance with a threatening “final warning.” You might have deleted it immediately, […]
The Hidden Risks of Poor File Management
Recently, the FBI issued a warning about the use of free online file conversion tools. Cybercriminals are using these tools to steal information or load malware onto user devices. If […]
How to Build a Customer Service Chatbot for Your Business
If you’ve ever searched for ways to leverage tech tools or AI to enhance your business, you’ve likely come across the idea of building a customer service chatbot. In today’s […]
What to Do When Your IT Guy Quits (Or, When You Quit Him!)
Losing an in-house IT person or an outsourced provider can feel like a disaster—especially if they were the only one managing your technology. For many SMBs in the Aiken-Augusta area, […]
Tool Overload: How Too Many Tech Tools Can Hurt Your Business
We’ve written here before about many new (or tried-and-true) applications which can help business owners improve efficiency. However, we need to also address the other side of the issue – […]
Systemology by David Jenyns: A Book Review
If you’re a business owner looking to scale, optimize, or simply free yourself from daily operations, Systemology by David Jenyns is a must-read. This book provides a step-by-step approach to […]
Aiken-Augusta SMBs: Trends in 2025 and Beyond
As a young fella, I could never have imagined that the DiscJockey in the Aiken Mall (RIP) would no longer be in my life, or that the smells emanating from […]