QR codes saw a resurgence during the pandemic, as more people took extra steps to keep their hands clean and touchless technologies gained ground at restaurants and retailers. While convenient, QR codes come with security risks. Like any other link, the codes can be the first step in a [...]
Antivirus software maker Kaspersky Labs has been added to a federal list of companies that pose “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.” The announcement from the US regulator comes only weeks after Germany's Federal Office for Information Security advised all citizens to avoid downloading [...]
Scams are on the Rise! In early February, researchers identified a 500% increase in attempted mobile malware attacks affecting Apple and Android smartphones. Typically, the cybercriminals behind these attacks have a common goal to achieve: stealing confidential information from the users. These include bank account details, email addresses, passwords, [...]
The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers guaranteed power protection for connected electronics. When power is interrupted or fluctuates outside safe levels, the UPS will instantly provide clean battery backup power and surge protection for plugged-in, sensitive equipment. Warning! We have seen some UPS units older than 6 years fail [...]
SIM Swapping Fraud is on the Rise. Here's What You Need to Know. The FBI has warned of criminals increasingly using “SIM swap” scams in which criminals duplicate cellphone SIM cards from unknowing victims and steal their personal information, including their cell phone numbers and bank account details. These scams rose [...]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released a bulletin warning organizations of recent cyber threats and how to best combat and protect against these intrusions. These recent attacks include website defacement and destructive malware, resulting in damage to critical infrastructure. What Should You Do? Here are steps [...]
The FBI recently put out a warning that cybercriminal group FIN7, has started mailing USB drives filled with "BadUSB" malware to various companies. There are two variations of packages: Those imitating HHS [US Department of Health and Human Services ], often accompanied by letters referencing COVID-19 guidelines and enclosed [...]
A joint Cybersecurity Advisory was recently released by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the Computer Emergency Response Team New Zealand (CERT NZ), the New Zealand National Cyber [...]
By now, you have probably heard about the recent Log4j vulnerability. First, what is Log4j? Log4j is a framework software developers use to record user activity and the behavior of applications for subsequent review. Distributed free by the nonprofit Apache Software Foundation, Log4j has been downloaded millions of times [...]
Disaster #1 - Extreme Storms Did you know in the Northeast businesses typically lose 1-3 days of work every winter season? These events are unplanned and not budgeted so it’s a company-wide loss in production and profits. As we head into the storm season, what type of technology plan do you have in place? Extreme Storms [...]
Microsoft is rolling out Built-In Protection to Defender for Office 365, a new feature that would automatically enable recommended settings and policies to make sure all new and existing users get at least a basic level of protection. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides Office 365 enterprise email accounts with [...]
Disaster #1 - Flood The severity and length of business disruptions caused by flooding can vary considerably. Even a relatively small flood can have a very disruptive impact on a business, putting some or all of a business’s technology infrastructure out of commission. To be prepared for extended or [...]
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