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CybersecuritySome Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group
Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the company's source code.
April 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAnother Zero-Day Flaw Affecting Web Browsers on Windows, MacOS and Linux Requires Urgent Attention
Background
April 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Help Files Are Being Used To Distribute This Spyware
Diana Lopera is a researcher for Trustwave Cybersecurity and has stumbled across something that's one part interesting and one part disturbing.
April 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecure Your SQL Server To Avoid This Malware Infection
Do you rely on Microsoft SQL and MySQL databases? If so, be advised that the cybersecurity firm AhnLab recently published a report about a newly emerging threat.
April 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCritical Vulnerability Discovered in Sophos Firewall Version 18.5.3 and Older
Details
March 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Increasingly Targeting Mobile Devices
Here's a statistic you're not going to like. Based on research conducted by cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, there has been a staggering 500 percent increase in malware attacks against mobile devices during the opening months of 2022. The most significant peak so far this year occurred at the end of February.
March 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNetwork Security Breach Confirmed At Nvidia
Nvidia joined the seemingly unending parade of major corporations to fall victim of a hacking attack. Recently, a group of hackers calling itself "Lapsus$" began sharing details about the incident and the damage that it caused. Nvidia confirmed the attack.
March 17, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityEmployee Information Was Leaked At Cookware Company Meyer
Meyer Corporation is a California-based company and a giant in the cookware industry. Meyer is the latest victim in a seemingly never-ending parade of hacking attacks. The full extent of the attack has not yet been disclosed because an investigation into the matter is ongoing. However, we do know at this point that the attackers made off with at least one database containing the personal information of thousands of Meyer employees.
March 10, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration
Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business.
March 1, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityThe San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack
Hackers will attack absolutely anybody. No one is safe and nothing is sacred. Not even football is safe.
February 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Groups Are Targeting Smaller Business
Cybersecurity authorities from the US, UK and Australia have released a joint advisory warning of the increase in ransomware attacks affecting western organizations.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
Managed IT6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSPs
Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by:
January 18, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityPopular Digital Photo Company Shutterfly Hit By Ransomware Attack
Recently digital media giant Shutterfly was hit by a major ransomware attack.
January 15, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Reasons Phishing Is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If you fall into this trap, you could end up with malware, system slowdowns and sensitive data loss, among other things.
December 23, 2021 3 min -
Managed IT4 Reasons to Refresh Your Technology Infrastructure in 2022
After the ups and downs of the last year and a half, the business world is making its way into 2022 with renewed optimism. Business executives are contemplating strategies to start the year with a strong quarter by adapting to the new normal. Do you have the best technology infrastructure to help you kick off the new year with a bang? If not, it's time to consider a technology refresh.
December 6, 2021 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Benefits of Conducting a Technology Audit
When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it's been a while or hasn't happened at all, you're probably vulnerable to a cyberattack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion per year by 2025.*
December 2, 2021 3 min -
CybersecurityHow to Become a Resilient Organization
The last year and a half have taught us that the world can experience a tremendous change in a short time. Whether it’s rapid technological advancements, cyberattacks, stalling economies or even a global pandemic, only resilient organizations can weather these storms.
November 23, 2021 3 min -
CybersecurityA Resilient Organization Starts with Cyber Resilience — Here’s Why
Global events, such as recessions and pandemics, create enormous social and economic challenges that impact organizations and their management. From employee and customer satisfaction to financial difficulties, supply chain disruption and skyrocketing cyberattacks, top-level management oversees a wide range of concerns.
November 18, 2021 3 min -
CybersecurityUp To 25,000 TTC Employees’ Personal Info May Have Been Stolen In A Cyber Attack
The TTC said in a statement that the compromised data includes the names, addresses and Social Insurance Numbers of up to 25,000 employees “past and present.”
November 10, 2021 1 min -
CybersecurityWhat to Include in Your Incident Response Plan
A security incident can topple an organization's reputation and revenue in a short amount of time. As billionaire Warren Buffet once said, "it takes 20 years to develop a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." Keeping that in mind, it’s ideal to have an incident response plan in place before a security breach occurs.
November 8, 2021 4 min
