Safeguarding Your Business Safeguarding Your Business is critical to most businesses. Did you know that cybersecurity breaches are projected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025? Fully automated AI ransomware businesses are being sold on the Dark Web, targeting small businesses. Business owners need to view cybersecurity as an investment in protecting their business and clients, […]
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7 critical password rules to practice
There are 7 critical password rules to practice. in your daily lives. For an in-depth understanding of digital security, consider reading the four-volume Digital Identity Guidelines by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Although it’s a comprehensive document primarily tailored for Federal agencies requiring highly robust security measures, it also includes a wealth […]
Google’s Dark Web Integration is becoming generally available
Google’s Dark Web Integration is becoming generally available and not require a Google One subscription per Google’s article. What does this mean? It means you no longer have to pay for a subscription to access this tool. Below is the text specific to the dark web integration. Dark web report will become available to all […]
Is Windows AI spying on you? New Recall feature does!
Microsoft’s latest AI-enabled computers feature a new version of Windows with an innovative tool called “Recall“, designed to remember everything you do on your PC. New Recall feature is an available upcoming feature. New Recall feature aims to simplify the process of finding webpages, documents, or presentations by recording snapshots of your screen throughout the […]
What should you do if you get a pop-up message?
Here’s how to prevent pop-ups from causing harm to your system What never to do when you see a pop-up message It’s crucial to be cautious with pop-up messages, as scammers often use them to trick you into downloading malware or revealing personal information. Your instinct to pause and assess the situation is correct. However, […]
Immutability with Fortified Copies
US Service Center Fortified Copies offer a fresh approach to immutability—protecting servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365 backups, without compromising the ease-of-use US Service Center is known for. Immutability became a hot topic in the data protection space when ransomware groups started targeting backups to thwart victims’ recovery attempts. What is Immutable Data Backup? “Immutable” simply […]
Broad VMware Changes
You may already have heard about the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. High-level summary? They’ve decided to end the sale of perpetual licenses for VMware products, moving to a subscription model/bundling, and reducing the number of Resellers and Cloud Service Providers. Existing contracts will continue to receive support as outlined in their contractual commitments, but […]
Imposter Microsoft Websites, Pig Butchering Scams, and extorting money
Imposter Microsoft websites and pig butchering scams continue to be on the rise. These criminals’ goal is to either have you click or call them with the ultimate goal of extorting money from you. Do not fall for these and don’t be the victim. Normally, these pop-ups will take up the entire screen and began […]
Google and Yahoo are upping their game in 2024
In the on-going battle against spam, Google and Yahoo have announced new standards for 2024 which will help protect their inboxes and reduce spam intrusions. This is great news for legitimate email senders who abide by email best practices. Your business will need to adapt to these new standards or risk non-delivery to the users’ […]
QuickBooks Desktop to stop selling to new U.S. subscribers
QuickBooks Desktop to stop selling in US several versions to new subscribers. The deadline to purchase new subscriptions of the listed products has been extended from July 31, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Here are some top questions you may have regarding this change. Q: What products will Intuit no longer be selling and what […]
AnyDesk Breach – Hackers breached their production servers
The company reports having 170,000 customers, including 7-Eleven, Comcast, Samsung, MIT, NVIDIA, SIEMENS, and the United Nations. Per AnyDesk Incident Response notice: Following our public statement on 2 February 2024 about a cyber incident at AnyDesk https://anydesk.com/en/public-statement-2-2-2024, we can assure you that we immediately took all necessary steps to investigate and mitigate the incident and […]
Microsoft Breach of employee accounts from November 2023 through January 2024
Microsoft Breach of employee accounts from November 2023 through January 2024. The threat actor accessed key employee accounts for 3 months. It was detected on January 12, 2024, and reported to the SEC (Security and Exchange Commission) on Form 8-K on January 17, 2024. The threat actor was in key employee accounts from November 2023 […]
Adobe Acrobat Reader downgrade and disable the New Acrobat
Are you having issues with Adobe Acrobat’s newest version? You can go back to the previous version by clicking on the menu (top-left), scroll down about 2/3’s of the way down, and click “disable New Acrobat”.
Virtual Kidnapping
Be aware of a New Twist on a Frightening Scam — Virtual Kidnapping. The FBI reports this crime is on the rise. Below are some ways to protect yourself. Don’t Become a Victim The success of any type of virtual kidnapping scheme depends on speed and fear. Criminals know they only have a short time […]
Staying Safe from Phishing Scams: Your Ultimate Guide
Staying Safe from Phishing Scams: Your Ultimate Guide. What is phishing? This guide will take you through an introduction to what phishing is and how to protect yourself. Introduction In today’s digital age, where technology plays an integral role in our lives, the threat of phishing scams looms larger than ever. Phishing scams are deceptive […]
MGM Cyber-Attack
MGM Cyber-Attack was devised by hackers used a technique called “Social Engineering” and within 10-minutes gained access to this $33.9 Billion dollar business. This data breach at MGM could have been avoided. Cyberattack compromises computer systems at MGM casinos, resorts A cyberattack by hackers on the computer systems for MGM Resorts International has impacted its […]
HTTPS and Why it Matters for Your Business
Why does HTTPS matter for you or your business? In today’s digital age, the security of your business’s online presence is of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of online security is the use of HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), which encrypts the data transmitted between your website and its visitors. HTTPS is not just a […]
Cyber scammers target parents, grandparents for digital theft
Cyber scammers target parents, grandparents for digital theft. Losses from digital theft have doubled over the past two years, according to the FBI. Sharyn Alfonsi shows how cyber scammers are using AI, apps and social engineering to target seniors. Be aware of any demands from anyone with time sensitive demand for money. The Rising Tide […]
Common Scam Types
Common Scam Types will prepare you and heighten your awareness of these types of scams. Payment Scams Exercise caution if you encounter situations where you’re pressured to make a purchase in exchange for compensation, or if someone offers to handle a payment on your behalf or provides bank account details for payment purposes. If an […]
Gift Card Scams
Gift cards are always a GIFT, never a form of payment! Gift card scams can cause significant repercussions for individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. With the global market for gift cards reaching a staggering value of $899.3 billion in 2022, it has become an immensely profitable target for scammers. Those who fall victim to […]