In this episode of Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio, host Baron Wiley spotlights Hammer Tech Services, a family-owned tech support and cybersecurity company based in Boerne, Texas. Carrie Hammer and Carrie Rauch discuss their work in fiber optics, cybersecurity threats (including the latest "zero-click" AI attacks), and the importance of strong digital security for small businesses and nonprofits. The conversation covers practical tips for protecting your data, the end of Windows 10 support, and real-life stories of local businesses facing cyber threats. The Hammers also share their commitment to supporting foster care and adoption agencies, churches, and the broader community. If you need tech help, Hammer Tech Services is ready to "take a hammer to it!" 

Segment Description

0:00     Introduction to Boost Bernie Business and Hammer Tech Services

0:26     Meet Carrie Hammer and Carrie Rauch, owners of Hammer Tech Services

0:44     Carrie joins from New Jersey; remote work and travel for tech training

1:23     Teaching fiber optics nationwide; types of clients and classes

2:11     How to contact Hammer Tech Services (phone, email, website)

3:00     Cybersecurity threats: AI, zero-click attacks, and Microsoft Copilot risks

4:24     How zero-click attacks work and Microsoft's response

5:37     Advice: Limiting AI tool permissions and improving security settings

6:57     Hammer Tech can help with IT and security for businesses and individuals

8:34     The importance of professional tech support for small businesses

8:57     End of Windows 10 support and the need to upgrade to Windows 11

9:34     Hammer Tech's work with foster care, adoption agencies, and nonprofits

11:34  Small businesses are now prime targets for cyber attacks

12:33  Real-life stories: Local nonprofits and businesses hit by email scams

13:29  How Hammer Tech helps clients recover from cyber incidents

13:56  Final advice: Stay alert, verify requests, and contact Hammer Tech for help

14:54  Closing remarks and contact info for Hammer Tech Services

 

Original Air Date:  August 9th, 2025  as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

Hammer Technical Services:  (830) 765-2812  hammertechservices.com

In this episode of Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio, host Baron Wiley spotlights Hammer Tech Services, a family-owned tech support and cybersecurity company based in Boerne, Texas. Carrie Hammer and Carrie Rauch discuss their work in fiber optics, cybersecurity threats (including the latest "zero-click" AI attacks), and the importance of strong digital security for small businesses and nonprofits. The conversation covers practical tips for protecting your data, the end of Windows 10 support, and real-life stories of local businesses facing cyber threats. The Hammers also share their commitment to supporting foster care and adoption agencies, churches, and the broader community. If you need tech help, Hammer Tech Services is ready to "take a hammer to it!"&nbsp;
Segment Description
0:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introduction to Boost Bernie Business and Hammer Tech Services
0:26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meet Carrie Hammer and Carrie Rauch, owners of Hammer Tech Services
0:44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carrie joins from New Jersey; remote work and travel for tech training
1:23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Teaching fiber optics nationwide; types of clients and classes
2:11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How to contact Hammer Tech Services (phone, email, website)
3:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cybersecurity threats: AI, zero-click attacks, and Microsoft Copilot risks
4:24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How zero-click attacks work and Microsoft's response
5:37&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advice: Limiting AI tool permissions and improving security settings
6:57&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hammer Tech can help with IT and security for businesses and individuals
8:34&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The importance of professional tech support for small businesses
8:57&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; End of Windows 10 support and the need to upgrade to Windows 11
9:34&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hammer Tech's work with foster care, adoption agencies, and nonprofits
11:34&nbsp; Small businesses are now prime targets for cyber attacks
12:33&nbsp; Real-life stories: Local nonprofits and businesses hit by email scams
13:29&nbsp; How Hammer Tech helps clients recover from cyber incidents
13:56&nbsp; Final advice: Stay alert, verify requests, and contact Hammer Tech for help
14:54&nbsp; Closing remarks and contact info for Hammer Tech Services
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Original Air Date:&nbsp; August 9th, 2025&nbsp; as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley
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