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Catch-IT: Beware of AI Applications, Not All Are Created Equal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest rage right now.  As a result, many companies are hopping on the bandwagon with their version of chatbots, joining the likes of OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, etc.  Among these ranks are many counterfeit chatbots with crooks creating fake apps to swindle you.  Here is [...]

By |2023-06-13T11:20:39-05:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: FCC Bans Approval of New Telecommunications Equipment for Entities on the Covered List

In 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to implement the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. Those rules, which in large part took effect on February 6, 2023, prevent manufacturers on the FCC’s Covered List – companies whose products are deemed to pose a risk by national security [...]

By |2023-05-08T15:22:52-05:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

It’s Password Day! Our Tech Leaders List Best Practices for Secure Accounts

Not yet Cinco de Mayo, today we celebrate an equally festive day (in techie minds) - World Password Day!! Celebrated the first Thursday of May, Password Day was created to raise awareness about the importance of password security, the most prominent threats, and best practices for users to follow. [...]

By |2023-05-04T11:50:50-05:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Phishing Email Refresher – Know What to Look For!

Phishing emails continue to grow in volume and sophistication.  Hackers are doing due diligence and making emails more personalized, thus easier to fall for.  In addition, the availability of AI tools allows for generation of beautifully written, well-structured emails on just about any subject.  Foreign hackers can even write [...]

By |2023-04-27T12:26:45-05:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , , |

New Tool Prevents Company Secrets from Being Fed to ChatGPT

The surge in using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT has already resulted in workers leaking sensitive company data to bots, but a new technology aims to protect company data. In fact, it's already happening. Samsung recently experienced a series of leaks after employees purportedly pasted source code into the new bot, [...]

By |2023-04-26T11:59:03-05:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Using Chrome? Google just released an emergency update

Google just released an emergency update for Chrome.  In a new blog post, Google confirmed the discovery of the Zero Day vulnerability and it impacts Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux. Google also confirmed it is aware that an exploit exists in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-2033, stems from a “Type [...]

By |2023-04-17T12:39:40-05:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Free Cybersecurity Tool You Need To Be Using

Cybersecurity Professionals use this Tool Every Day. Have You Tried It? Have I Been Pwned Created by award-winning cybersecurity thought leader and teacher Troy Hunt, Have I Been Pwned is a website where you enter your email address to check if your address has been revealed in a data breach. [...]

Catch-IT: Time to Patch Up Your Apple Device!

Apple has pushed out security updates that fix two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-28205, CVE-2023-28206) in macOS, iOS and iPadOS. CVE-2023-28205 is a use after free issue in the WebKit browser engine, which is used by Safari and all web browsers on iOS and iPadOS. The flaw can be triggered via [...]

By |2023-04-12T11:34:47-05:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Tired of Being Tracked Online? Simple Steps to Opt Yourself Out!

Tired of Being Tracked Online? Get Your Privacy Back With These Simple Tools! It seems nowadays information is readily available anywhere online.  A simple Google search will likely provide your name, address, phone number, birth date and more.  This information is not only available for all to see, it [...]

Protection on a Minimal Budget? We’ve Got You Covered With These 3 Security Tools!

Protection on a Minimal Budget? We've Got You Covered With These 3 Security Tools! So much news continues to be revolved about breaches. As overwhelming as it may seem, there are simple, low cost tools available to protect yourself from everyday attacks. We've identified 3 cost-effective things you can easily [...]

Catch-IT: Adobe Releases Security Updates For Multiple Products

Adobe just released eight advisories addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Commerce, Experience Manager, Illustrator, Dimension, Creative Cloud, Substance 3D Stager, Photoshop, and ColdFusion products. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on [...]

By |2023-03-15T13:03:49-05:00March 15th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Resources to Better Protect Against Ransomware

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released a Ransomware Advisory site to publish updates for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors.  You can visit  stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and to learn more about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. The [...]

By |2023-03-08T09:29:57-05:00March 7th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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