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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityTikTok Links Exploited To Hijack Microsoft Accounts
TikTok might be the hottest social media platform in the world. Still, it’s spreading more than dance videos and questionable recipes. Hackers have found a way to use the site for their phishing campaigns, hiding malicious links in user bios to steal Microsoft 365 login credentials. The TikTok links exploit user trust in the platform but are fairly easy to spot and avoid.
October 10, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To INSTANTLY Identify Phishing Scams
Phishing attacks are a persistent threat to businesses of all sizes. With over 3.4 billion phishing emails sent daily, these attacks are highly effective because they’re easy for cybercriminals to execute and difficult for users to identify. As phishing emails evolve with the use of advanced tools like AI, spotting these scams becomes even more challenging. It’s crucial to know how to recognize and prevent phishing attacks before they lead to data breaches, financial losses, or malware infections.
October 8, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Warns US Healthcare of New Ransomware Threat
Is your establishment prepared for the latest cybersecurity challenge?
October 7, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Insider Threat Full Guide: What Your IT Provider Won't Tell You
When it comes to securing your business, most people think about external cyberattacks. However, threats can just as easily come from within your organization—through employees, vendors, or even partners. These insider threats can be intentional or accidental, but either way, they can cause significant damage to your operations and reputation.
October 7, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityX Expands Security Team With Hiring Surge
X (formerly Twitter) is re-upping its commitment to being a secure platform by going on a hiring spree. Two years after Elon Musk took over the company and slashed staffing in the “trust and safety center” by almost 50%, the social media powerhouse recently posted two dozen cybersecurity and trust and safety jobs.
October 4, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityHackers Bypass Google Chrome’s Infostealer Malware Block
No one wants hackers, especially business owners, to access their most precious data. Google aimed to help with an update to its Chrome web browser—Chrome 127—in July 2024, which included an info stealer malware block. Available to all 3.5 billion web browser users, the improved tool aimed to stop hackers from accessing sensitive data stored in web app cookies.
October 3, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Impact of Cybersecurity Advances on Business Continuity Planning
Whatever type of business you have, there are always threats to your ability to operate. Cyber threats are among the most prevalent and potentially devastating issues every company must address. Recovering from a cyber attack takes time and money, and the sad fact is that some businesses never bounce back.
October 2, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy October 2025 Is The End For Windows 10
By October 2025, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 10. While your PCs may still function, Microsoft will stop providing critical services like security updates, non-security patches, and technical support. As a business owner, understanding the risks and preparing for the transition is essential to maintaining security and productivity.
October 1, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Innovations and Their Critical Role in Protecting Business Assets
Your business is only as efficient as its technology, as safe and protected as its security measures, and as reputable as its actions. When keeping all these factors in line, you need the right cybersecurity practices to ensure your equipment, browsers, and employee ventures are not threatening your company, however inadvertently. Let’s walk through how new cybersecurity innovations can protect all business assets.
September 28, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Is Cracking Down On Its Security
Microsoft 365 is a leading platform for businesses worldwide. Investing.com says roughly 80% of Fortune 500 companies use it. The chances are your business uses it, too. However, whether your team is small or large, you’ve likely heard of and been worried about recent Microsoft attacks that are now leading the provider to crack down on security like never before.
September 27, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityCisco Patches Critical Flaws
Suppose your company uses Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility or Identify Services Engine. In that case, you must know two critical security patches and one medium security update. Without these key software updates, criminals can log in to or take over your device to steal data, access sensitive information, and escalate their privileges to wreak more havoc.
September 26, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThis Windows Bug Has Been Exploited for Years
The biggest fear of any business owner is accidentally handing over sensitive data or program access to online hackers. This threatens the business’s reputation, employees, and customers. Unfortunately, anything from system crashes to vulnerabilities can cause this, and a longstanding Windows bug proves that.
September 24, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Target Educational Institutions as Year Begins
The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and parents are sending their kids back to school with fresh notebooks, pencils, and lunch boxes. But there’s one school supply that many parents didn’t think of: cybersecurity awareness.
September 23, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBiometrics and Business Security: Protecting Sensitive Information
Have you ever considered that the only thing standing between a hacker and your sensitive data is the average seven-to-12-character password? The longer the password, the more secure it is since it’ll take longer to guess because it has more permutations.
September 21, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMassive CrowdStrike Outage Could Have Hit Millions of Devices
When cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike released an automatic update to its vulnerability scanner Falcon Sensor on July 19, 2024, the last thing it expected was to bring major industries worldwide to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, a logic error within the update caused the Windows operating system within millions of devices to stop working, giving users the “blue screen of death” and putting the machine in a bootloop that prevented the machine from completing the startup process.
September 20, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Windows Now to Avoid Looming Security Threats
After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can't ignore the August 27 Patch Tuesday Windows update, which includes a critical security fix that could protect your business from a devastating data breach.
September 19, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMalware Disguised as VPN to Trick Users
Suppose your employees use a VPN to access your company’s network when working remotely securely. In that case, you must know the latest threat targeting enterprises. Researchers have discovered that threat actors release malware disguised as VPN services, tricking users into downloading a malicious version of a well-respected VPN program.
September 18, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWhatsApp for Windows Security Flaw Could Be Serious
Suppose your company uses the popular messaging platform WhatsApp for Windows. In that case, you need to be aware of a potentially critical security flaw that puts your company at risk for a disruptive and costly breach.
September 17, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Sway Exploited to Deliver Malicious QR Codes
Criminals continue to find ways to launch attacks using legitimate cloud platforms and services, and the latest tool to fall victim to bad actors is Microsoft Sway. Hackers are using the product to deliver malicious payloads to users via QR codes, tricking users into revealing their Microsoft 365 login credentials.
September 16, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Data Security Is Crucial for Business Continuity
Data is the backbone of your business operations. Whether you run a small business or a large organization, your success heavily depends on the security and availability of your information. Every transaction, customer interaction, and strategic move relies on the integrity of your data. With this growing reliance on data comes an increased risk of cyber threats, which can jeopardize your business continuity if not properly managed.
September 16, 2024 3 min
