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Ransomware Attack on Dole
Ransomware is a threat businesses cannot afford to ignore. Such a cyberattack often blocks user access to systems until the perpetrator receives ransom.
Microsoft Exchange Server Antivirus Exclusions
The Microsoft Exchange Server is an e-mail server developed exclusively for Windows OS users. It also offers collaboration functions like scheduling and calendaring.
S1deload Stealer Malware
A new malware campaign on Facebook and YouTube is making headlines. S1deload Stealer hijacks these social media accounts, mines cryptocurrency, and spreads itself.
Stanford University Data Breach
The recent Stanford University data breach is causing businesses to reevaluate their security practices. The way the university handled the breach can serve as a guide for business owners.
LastPass Reveals Details of Attack
LastPass recently revealed more details of the second malware attack targeting its infrastructure. It also disclosed the company’s actions to prevent similar attacks in the future.
GoDaddy Finds Multiple-Year Security Breach
GoDaddy is a popular web hosting company with millions of customers worldwide. Users are alarmed to find that attackers stole the company’s source code.
Serious Security Flaw in Cisco ClamAV Discovered
It is ironic when software designed to protect is vulnerable to threats. That is the case here.
Everything You Need to Know About the Pepsi Data Breach
Hackers need less than a minute to perform a successful data breach. It will be over before you can even finish your cup of coffee.
Cloudflare Successfully Detects and Mitigates Largest DDoS Attack Recorded
During the weekend of Feb. 11-12, 2023, content delivery network provider Cloudflare detected and mitigated an unusually high number of hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks.
Internet Explorer Gets Disabled From Windows 10
Microsoft has intended to replace Internet Explorer with the new Edge browser. On June 15, 2022, the company officially retired the popular browser by ending its update support for the application.
Measure the Success of Your Social Media Strategy
It doesn't matter how creative or well-thought-out your social media marketing strategy is. All the hard work you put into it will be for nothing if you don't measure its performance.
Over 3 Million Patients Affected in California Hospital Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack exposed the information of more than 3. 3 million patients on Dec.
AWS Warns Against Malvertising Targeting Users
Cybersecurity company Sentinel Labs has discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting AWS users. Sentinel Labs warns that cybercriminals have established a campaign on Google Ads programs that tak
Why Network Security Is More Important Than Ever
Modern businesses rely on computers and the internet to perform their daily operations. An example is the use of emails, which is essential for client and internal communications.
Microsoft Edge Renders Using Adobe Acrobat
Adobe and Microsoft announced on Feb. 8, 2023, a collaboration to transform the PDF reading experience by bringing Acrobat to Edge.
Reddit Cybersecurity Incident
Reddit, a popular social news site, disclosed that it was hacked on Sunday night (pacific time). The company announced on February 9th in a posting that they first became aware of the incident that h
Search Engine Yandex Suffers Massive Leak
Russian search engine Yandex offers a slew of online services to replace Google, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, and Uber. However, a recent Yandex data leak contains nearly 50 gigabytes of data with leake
Microsoft Teams Free (Classic) Is Retiring
Microsoft has decided to retire its MS Teams Free (classic) app. Released in 2017, MS Teams is a communication platform where users chat and call each other over the internet.
Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks
Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated.
Recent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers
Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 million T-Mobi
Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information
The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has
The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to companies of all sizes. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources or lack of vital security measures.
Maximizing Productivity: Tools and Strategies for Small Business Owners
Maximizing productivity is key to maintaining competitiveness as a small IT business owner. Being successful and efficient with your time and energy is crucial when you have a never-ending to-do list
Four Ways to Protect Your Business Network
Wi-Fi is an easy and popular way to connect to the internet. However, it can also be easily hacked and used to steal your sensitive information.
Small Business, Big Target: 5 Ways to Protect Your Company from Cyber Attacks
As a small business owner, you might believe that cyberattacks are unlikely to affect your organization. However, due to their sometimes lower resource levels and less advanced security procedures, s
5 Ways Managed IT Services Can Benefit Your Business
Companies may benefit from a variety of services that a managed IT provider can offer, including higher productivity, cost savings, enhanced cybersecurity, and access to professional advice. These se
How to Use Technology to Streamline Your IT Operations
As a business owner, you realize the necessity of being competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. One method is to use technology to simplify your operations.
Maximizing the Value of Your Business’s IT Assets
In this digital age, effective management of IT assets and inventory is essential to running a successful business. Knowing what assets are available for use and keeping an organized inventory list c
Efficiency is Key: How Automation Can Benefit Your Small Business
Businesses have become increasingly competitive in the digital age, and innovative entrepreneurs have taken steps to give their companies an edge. One increasingly popular way of staying competitive
The Power of Social Media for Businesses
Businesses can significantly benefit from utilizing social media as a marketing tool. With billions of people using social media worldwide, it presents a unique opportunity to reach potential custome