Russia-Ukraine Conflict To Cause Incremental Cyber-threats
As the threat of an impending Russian invasion continues to spread, news networks and social media have featured clips showing their armed forces training for war. However it’s not just in military preparedness where they excel-the country also possesses some very talented hackers who would be preparing new waves cyber-attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure such as […]
Boost Efficiency With Mobile Device Management (MDM)
It can be complex and time-consuming to set up any organization. All of these details, such as machines and iOS devices, accounts and logins, and what software needs to be deployed, are all on your plate. MDM or Mobile Device Management is the answer to that problem. It’s always a challenge to organize all of […]
2022 Corporate Trends: Proactive Cybersecurity Advances Significantly
For decades, there were two main features in the corporate mindset when it came to cybersecurity. The idea of a secure perimeter was the first. Companies planned to safeguard the corporate network with a firewall and individual endpoints with an antivirus because IT assets were all co-located. As corporations have shifted to cloud systems and […]
Classic BlackBerry Smartphones Have Come To An End
All traditional BlackBerry handsets running BlackBerry OS versions will stop working for calls, text messages, data, and emergency capabilities on January 4, 2022, thereby rendering them useless. In September 2020, BlackBerry announced the news as part of a broader company move to focus on enterprise security and solutions. “We will be taking efforts to decommission […]
HR Management Company, KRONOS, Has Been Hit By A Ransomware Attack Affecting Paychecks Of Their Clients’ Employees
Kronos recommends that its clients should look into other ways to manage their personnel while working with a cybersecurity specialist trying to solve the crisis. For a few weeks, you might not be able to clock in and out of work with Kronos. Ultimate Kronos Group, an HR management company, has been hit by a […]
5 Tips for Keeping Your Company’s Data Safe
A data breach can be disastrous for any organization, especially small businesses who are unprepared for this kind of threats. According to Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report, over 60% of targeted assaults hit SMBs. But, you can keep your company’s data secure as a business owner or employee. The first step is to understand the […]
Three Security Benefits Of Remote Network Administration
Managed IT services, often known as outsourced remote network administration, can benefit your company in a variety of ways. Instead of hiring an IT director, it’s a more cost-effective approach to have your IT infrastructure monitored and managed by specialists. It may also allow your IT director and employees to focus on more significant tasks […]
30,000 Students At A Colorado University Were Affected By A Data Breach
Data Breached The personal information of 30,000 current and former students may have been exposed as a result of a data breach at a Colorado university. Problem Cause The problem was caused by a cyber-attack on third-party provider Atlassian, according to the University of Colorado Boulder. Atlassian is a document and resource sharing software package […]
Stolen Hospital Laptop Causes Heartburn
SCENARIO: A health care system executive left their work-issued laptop, which had access to over 40,000 medical records, in a locked car while running an errand. The car was broken into, and the laptop stolen. ATTACK: Physical theft of an unencrypted device. Encryption is the process of scrambling readable text so it can only be […]
A Keylogger Targets A Construction Company, Causing Significant Loss of $350,000.00
SCENARIO: A small family-owned construction company made extensive use of online banking and automated clearing house (ACH) transfers. Employees logged in with both a company and user-specific ID and password. Two challenge questions had to be answered for transactions over $1,000. The owner was notified that an ACH transfer of $10,000 was initiated by an […]