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The United States formally named the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) as the perpetrator of the broad-scope cyber espionage campaign that exploited the SolarWinds Orion platform and other information technology infrastructures. These attacks continue in Microsoft 365 (M365)/Azure environments.  Read more at https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa21-008a. The best way to minimize the risk of a compromise is through…

As you know, hackers are constantly sending emails trying to phish you into clicking on a link, opening up an attachment or calling a the phone number in the email. Don’t be fooled! Below is one that is circulating now and is one of the better ones that I’ve seen in a while and likely…

A few weeks ago I watched a fully executed demonstration of a Whaling attack that actually happened to a CEO. It was an eye opening demonstration and want to share it with all of you to increase your awareness of what goes on. First, the definition. Wikipedia states “whaling refers to spear phishing attacks directed…

How much are you spending on Microsoft Office software licensing, upgrades, support, and email hosting? In the past, businesses purchased individual Office licenses for each computer, which was installed once and then that version was used for years until the computer was replaced. Over time, this practice led to employees using different versions of Word,…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term used to describe all of the devices that connect to the internet. Although you may have read news stories about WiFi-enabled refrigerators, IoT has a lot more value to offer businesses. IoT devices include sensors, smartphones, smart home products, and wearable technology. The connection to the internet…

VoIP – “Voice over Internet Protocol” VoIP, also called Internet Telephony is defined as the technology that allows voice, fax, SMS and voice-messaging over the Internet rather than the public switched telephone network (PSTN). You can use VoIP with a traditional style phone, from your computer or an app on a mobile device to call…

You’ve been lucky so far with no major virus infections or cyber attacks! However, with 43% of all attacks targeted at small businesses, how long will your luck last? We Irish say “If you’re enough lucky to be Irish… You’re lucky enough!” Well… that’s almost true. This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t leave your computers, customer…

Many people tell me “I have a Mac and don’t have to worry about Malware”. Well…. those days are over. Actually, they’ve been over for some time but it’s becoming more common lately. Most recently I dealt with the “WeKnow” malware that hijacks your browser (all of them.. Safari, Chrome, Firefox). The malware changes your…

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Resolution #1: Be Responsible With Customer and Proprietary Data Your customers trust your business to safeguard their confidential data including credit card information, contact information, and private customer details. Here are a few measurable steps to take in Q1 towards this resolution. Resolution #2: Be Prepared for the Unexpected The term “disaster” can refer to…

It’s that time of year when we gleefully allow a peculiar man promising presents to bypass our standard security measures and enter our homes. If Santa can get in so easily, how do we know more malicious characters, like the Grinch, aren’t entering to steal the presents we lovingly purchased for our families? Like Santa,…