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...
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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....
Password Reuse Continues To Be a Challenge
Password reuse continues to be an ongoing challenge for cybersecurity experts. Notably, employees reuse passwords an average of 13 times. Even if someone is using a strong password, if it’s stolen from a separate data breach, a seemingly secure account will be vulnerable to attack. Since 81% of breaches are caused by weak, reused, or stolen passwords, it’s important to...
6 Signs That It’s Time for a New MSP
Partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) has become a popular and cost-effective way for businesses of any size to get IT services. However, as your business evolves, so do your IT needs. Recognizing when it’s time to transition to a new provider can be the key to ensuring uninterrupted growth and security. Understanding those signs will help you make informed...
Domain Hijacking Used in ResurrecAds’ Spam Campaign
Domain hijacking is a critical cybersecurity concern where attackers unlawfully gain control over a domain or subdomain, potentially damaging a business’s reputation and operations. We’ll explore how such incidents occur, their impact, and the specific case of the ResurrecAds massive spam campaign, highlighting the risks associated with neglected subdomains. Like with...
MFA Bypass: How Hackers Get Past Account Security
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an essential part of account security. With 61% of data breaches involving user credentials, adding even one type of authentication can significantly increase the security of an account. Yet, MFA isn’t entirely foolproof, either. Some hackers will attempt an MFA bypass on specific people or accounts they’re targeting. That can involve...
Web Browser Phishing Has Nearly Tripled Since 2023
According to a study by the Menlo Labs Threat Research team, web browser phishing has increased by 198%. That’s nearly triple what it was in 2023. 30% of those attacks showed evasive techniques, meaning they completely bypassed detection systems designed to stop them. As a result, phishing websites have started appearing as legitimate searches for some people.What Is a...
10 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Your IT Help Desk
From startups to multinational corporations, technology is a cornerstone of business success. However, as the demands on IT infrastructure grow, many companies struggle to keep up with everyday issues. Full-time employees spend an average of 8.47 hours per week figuring out issues due to a lack of someone to help with their questions. That results in wasted productivity...
A Guide to IT Risk Assessments
With everything from cybersecurity threats to simply forgetting to install the latest software patch, a wide range of IT issues happen regularly. Brand damage, industrial sabotage, and IP theft rank among the top 3 IT concerns businesses have. Like most IT issues, those are best countered by being proactive, since acting after an incident doesn’t prevent the damage...
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