AI, Scams, and Ransomware: What Every Small Business Should Know Now

How do you protect your business when scams no longer look like... well, scams? Cybersecurity expert Iskander Sanchez-Rola of Gen breaks down the threats small businesses should watch heading into 2027. You’ll learn why AI has put every small business on scammers’ radar, how deepfakes can be built from a single photo, and why your security plan shouldn’t depend on employees catching every fake. Plus, Iskander shares quick takes on VPNs, password managers, multi-factor authentication, and keeping remote workers secure. Is your business covered if a cyber attack hits? Watch our on-demand webinar to find out: go.paychex.com/cyber Simplify your business operations. Learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction 01:07 – Meet Iskander Sanchez-Rola 03:06 – How modern scams target businesses 05:57 – Detecting AI-driven scam communications 07:10 – How scammers imitate voices and videos 11:46 – Ransomware trends 14:24 – Multichannel attacks: email, calls, and texts 19:36 – Managed service providers security limits 21:33 – VPNs, MFA, and password managers 27:39 – Keeping remote workers secure 29:03 – Wrap up and thank you #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcastTips #SpotifyPodcasts DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.