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New Phishing Campaign Targets Small Businesses in Wilmington
Recent phishing attacks targeting local businesses in the Cape Fear region. Learn how to protect your organization from these sophisticated email-based threats.
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Email Identity Protection
We audit and enforce SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records so attackers can't spoof your domain.
Email Security Gateway
Cloud-delivered defenses to stop phishing, malware, and ransomware before it hits inboxes.
Endpoint Protection
Lightweight EDR that goes far beyond traditional antivirus to protect your devices.
Awareness Training & Simulations
Turn your team into your strongest defense with short, fun phishing tests and B.E.C. awareness.
Simple Dashboards & Reports
Clear insights for owners and compliance teams. No jargon, just visibility.
SIEM & Log Management
Real-time security monitoring with ilminate SIEM. Detect threats, monitor compliance, and respond to incidents faster.
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Why Ilminate?
ilminate was founded to help small and mid-sized businesses in the Cape Fear region stay protected from the cyber threats that cost companies millions each year.
Our mission is simple: deliver enterprise-grade protection simplified for local businesses. We focus on securing what matters most: your inbox, your identity, and your reputation.
While traditional IT providers try to do it all, ilminate focuses solely on cybersecurity. We don't fix printers. We stop cybercrime.
Protecting businesses across the Cape Fear region
Serving Wilmington's vibrant business community
Securing coastal businesses from cyber threats
AI Email Threats
AI makes attacks smarter. ilminate makes them stop.
The threat landscape has changed. Attackers are now using AI to create more convincing phishing emails, launch business email compromise scams, and even take over accounts. Traditional defenses can't always keep up.
ilminate combines proven email authentication with next-generation detection built to spot and stop AI-driven threats before they ever hit your inbox.
We bring global security experience to local businesses, giving you enterprise-grade protection against the newest forms of attack.
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Did you know? Many businesses in the Cape Fear region have SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records that are incomplete or missing. If they aren't set up right, attackers can spoof your domain, damage your reputation, and cost you customers.
The good news is that when these protections are set up correctly, they make a real difference. I've spent years securing some of the world's largest brands, and now I'm bringing that same experience to support Wilmington's small businesses through ilminate.
And yes, SPF usually makes you think of sunscreen. Living on the coast, that makes sense. But in cybersecurity, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protect your business from spoofing. Just like the right sunscreen protects you at the beach, the right setup protects your brand where it matters most.
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