Microsoft Announces End Date for Exchange Server 2013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 will no longer receive updates starting April 11, 2023. That gives companies using the system to upgrade to a newer one or lose support.
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. It's the only way to know if your efforts resonate with your audience and if they're producing the results you want. If not, it's an opportunity for you to improve your plan until it succeeds.
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. 1, 2022. Multiple medical groups are affected under the Heritage Provider Network in California.
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 take users to a fake landing page to steal their credentials and other details.
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.
Companies also collect data from their customers and use that to perform their services. An online shop needs to process personal information and credit card payments. Hospitals use computers to store patient records so doctors can reference them later. The point is that your organization has data and crucial files that could be valuable to someone else.
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. They aim to provide stronger security and improved performance through the new partnership.
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 happened on February 5th. It refers to it as “sophisticated phishing” targeting Reddit employees.
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 leaked files, including information ranging from API (application programming interface) keys to search engine behaviors. Information released by the leaker as “Yandex git sources” contains source code for most of Yandex’s online services.
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. While the primary concept is nothing new, the innovation comes with bells and whistles included. It is geared towards being a collaboration platform.
The product is available in both paid and free versions. The company has recently announced it would be retiring the free version.
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.
The hackers behind the Tucson Unified District ransomware attack specifically mentioned low spending on crucial cyber services as a reason for infecting their systems. A note allegedly written by the attackers states, “If you are reading this it means that your system(s) were hit by Royal. Most likely what happened was that you decided to save some money on your security.”
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-Mobile customers. Google Fi, a wireless plan, uses T-Mobile networks to provide wireless service to customers. Google Fi wireless plan users also had information stolen, a side effect of using T-Mobile’s 5G network.
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 stolen credit card information from payment terminals and ATMs before, but only if the customer physically inserts their card. Originally, the malware targeted ATM users withdrawing cash, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people began relying on digital payments. In 2021, contactless payments netted over $34.55 billion.
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. Like most companies, small businesses have sensitive data that needs to be protected, but they may have a lower level of security than larger organizations; this makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can have serious consequences.
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 and limited resources. To maximize productivity, businesses can use project management software, time-tracking applications, and work-prioritizing strategies. These strategies can boost your productivity by assisting you in staying organized, keeping track of your time, and concentrating on the most crucial activities.
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. This article will explain some top ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection.
Wireless routers bring a great deal of insecurity that most people are unaware of. Here are some of the best ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection.
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, small enterprises are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are aware of this weakness and frequently target small businesses in an effort to steal confidential data or financial information.
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 services can aid businesses in operating more effectively, reducing IT expenses, enhancing cybersecurity, and gaining access to professional advice. Managed IT services may be tailored to fit the particular needs of different organizations.
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 can help appropriately allocate resources and prepare to scale operations as the business grows over time. As such, it is crucial for business owners and managers to thoroughly understand the available tools and strategies for properly managing IT assets and inventory.
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 is to utilize automation tools. Automation tools can improve the efficiency of almost any business, no matter its size, which can have various benefits such as time savings and cost-effectiveness.