Akira ransomware continues to threaten businesses across North America, Europe, and Australia. Now targeting both Windows and Linux systems, it has impacted over 250 organizations and led to around $42 million USD in stolen money. Akira, along with other types of ransomware, continues to be a challenge for unprepared businesses.What Is Akira Ransomware? How a Ransomware...
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How MFA Fatigue Can Pose a Risk to Your Business
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) helps protect accounts by adding an extra layer of protection, such as a passcode sent by text or email. It dramatically reduces the chances of an account getting hacked and forces attackers to find ways around that security. One such tactic is MFA fatigue, which is designed to annoy users into validating a rogue login attempt. Microsoft...
Stay Safer on Public Wi-Fi by Using a VPN
People are digitally connected more than ever. With 5.35 billion internet users globally, public Wi-Fi has become an expectation rather than a simple perk. Whether checking the news or banking online, being so interconnected has also led to the growth of cybercrime. While public Wi-Fi is convenient, anyone can connect to it, making it riskier than most people realize....
IRS Tax Scams: What To Watch For
We’re now past Tax Day in 2024, which means most people have submitted their taxes unless they filed for an extension or deferment. While many people still await their refund, tax scams are as common as ever. There were over 294,000 IRS identity theft reports in 2023 alone, making it the second most in history. Tax scams come in other forms, too, like unclaimed refunds,...
Caller ID Spoofing: You Can’t Always Trust the Name
Caller ID is a great feature of modern phones, as it lets you see the names and numbers of many callers. That makes it easier to know if you should answer when busy or let it go to voicemail until later in the day. However, like with any tech, scammers always find a way to use features against their users. That has caused caller ID spoofing to catch many people off...
How End-To-End Encryption Keeps Messages and Data Safe
Whether at home or at work, sharing messages and files with others is an everyday part of many people’s lives. Many apps and websites have encryption features, but with over 350 million Americans impacted by data breaches in 2023 alone, that isn’t always enough. Fortunately, end-to-end encryption is widely available to secure chats and data sent between two people.What...
A Business Guide to Digital Transformation
The way businesses run has continued to shift over the past decade. Not only have market trends changed, but the way people interact with businesses has also evolved. Over 94% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64 own a smartphone and use it for everything from finding locations with Google Maps to making online purchases through apps. That’s made digital...
WhatsApp Scam Alert: Be Careful With New Contacts
WhatsApp is a popular and free messaging app with over 2 billion monthly active users. That makes it the most popular mobile messenger app and the third most popular social network globally. As a result, it attracts a wide range of users. Between January 2021 and June 2023, one in four people reported losing money to scammers on social media. That amount of success has...
Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Is Impacting Millions
Technology is an essential part of the healthcare system. It allows online access to patient records, quick transmission of insurance claims, and instant sharing of test results between providers. That accessibility has transformed medical care and made it more effective than ever. Yet, these seamless systems also create greater risk, as seen with the millions impacted...
Is Your Business Ready for Windows 10 End-of-Life?
Windows is Microsoft’s longtime flagship series of operating systems. It’s used globally for computers by businesses and at home. Yet, with Windows 10 end-of-life date in 2025, it’s concerning that Windows 11 only has a global adoption rate of around 28%. The reason behind that isn’t simple. Some people dislike the UI changes or are uncomfortable with the new features....
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