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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityThe Importance of Secure Passwords in the Age of AI
Businesses always look for ways to protect their sensitive data. But have you considered the growing threat of AI cracking your passwords?
April 27, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityAlienFox Malware: The Swiss Army Knife of Cloud Attacks
Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new, modular malware toolkit called "AlienFox." Cybercriminals use AlienFox to breach email and web hosting services. It compromises misconfigured hosts on cloud platforms and takes sensitive data.
April 25, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityTMX Finance Data Breach: What You Need to Know
TMX Finance has been providing underserved consumers with credit products since 1998. Unfortunately, the company suffered a massive data breach that went undetected for months. It involved all TMX subsidiaries, namely TitleMax, InstaLoans, and TitleBucks. The incident affected over 4.8 million customers across all its services.
April 21, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCriminals Are Exploiting AI to Create More Convincing Scams
It comes as no surprise that cybercriminals are utilizing the new AI tools to increase the effectiveness of their scams.
April 20, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityGateway Casinos locations in Ontario have been closed due to a cyberattack
Several Ontario casinos will stay closed following a cybersecurity incident that Gateway Casinos detected on Sunday April 16, 2023.The company is currently trying to restore its IT systems after identifying a system-wide malfunction over the weekend.
April 20, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityThe Critical Importance of Virtualized Infrastructure Security (And 4 Ways to Enhance It)
A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant impact on how quickly you can retrieve your data and resume operations following an attack.
April 19, 2023 6 min -
CybersecurityOneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware
File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote.
April 18, 2023 2 min -
CybersecuritySimplifying Cybersecurity: Microsoft’s Security Copilot AI Assistant
Microsoft released a game-changing way to protect against cyberattacks. This AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, can find threats faster than ever. It could revolutionize how businesses keep their digital assets safe.
April 15, 2023 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Essential Security Tools for Every Business
One of your most valuable business assets is data.
April 13, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityStay Safe from Silent Cyberattacks on IoT Devices
American university researchers uncovered a new cyberattack called Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT). It threatens devices with voice assistants, launching completely silent attacks. Fortunately, researchers exposed the vulnerability before threat actors could exploit it. The discovery is a warning to everyone to take the necessary precautions.
April 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityIt’s Time to Bust These 4 Ransomware Myths
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics and targeting businesses of all sizes, organizations like yours must proactively safeguard your data and systems. Unfortunately, many companies fall prey to common ransomware myths, which can leave them vulnerable to attacks and unprepared to respond effectively in the event of an incident.
April 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityTop 9 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Cybersecurity
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, having the right tools and technology is only half the battle. You also need the expertise, controls and processes to manage and mitigate these threats effectively. That’s where a managed security service provider (MSSP) comes in.
April 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Protecting Your Printers from Cybercrime Is a Must (And 8 Tips for Improving Printer Security)
Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information.
April 11, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityProtect Your Business from the Latest Emotet Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayers
Scammers will use anything to target businesses, including tax forms. A new phishing campaign is spreading a malicious program disguised as documents from the IRS. With the tax season in full swing soon, business owners must take extra precautions to protect sensitive company data.
April 10, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityFirefox 111 Boosts Security, Fixes Bugs, and Adds New Features
Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox for Android, equipping it with a built-in PDF viewer. Firefox 111 also provides a more secure experience for users through its Total Cookie Protection feature. In addition, the upgrade addresses the security issues and unusual bugs in the last version.
April 8, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Logging in to Microsoft 365 in your business is about to become a little bit faster.
April 6, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityHow Cybercriminals are Exploiting the Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown
Recently, there was a rise in cybercrimes related to the closing of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Threat actors go after businesses and sometimes use them in their illegal activities.
April 6, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPatched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.
April 5, 2023 2 min -
Cybersecurity5 Seemingly Innocent Download Habits Your Employees Must STOP Now To Avoid A Ransomware Attack
Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your inbox, opening, clicking and downloading files without a care.
April 5, 2023 3 min -
CybersecuritySAP Releases Patches for Various Flaws
SAP, a leading business software company, recently released fixes for 19 bugs in its products.
April 3, 2023 2 min
