After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can’t ignore the August 27 Patch Tuesday Windows update, which includes a critical security fix that could protect…
Suppose your employees use a VPN to access your company’s network when working remotely securely. In that case, you must know the latest threat targeting enterprises. Researchers have discovered that threat actors release malware disguised as VPN services, tricking users into downloading a malicious version of a well-respected VPN program. The researchers discovered that the…
Suppose your company uses the popular messaging platform WhatsApp for Windows. In that case, you need to be aware of a potentially critical security flaw that puts your company at risk for a disruptive and costly breach. Users discovered the flaw in June 2024. It allows certain risky file types to run natively on the…
Criminals continue to find ways to launch attacks using legitimate cloud platforms and services, and the latest tool to fall victim to bad actors is Microsoft Sway. Hackers are using the product to deliver malicious payloads to users via QR codes, tricking users into revealing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. QR code phishing, or “quishing,”…
If your company relies on Google Workspace, you must know about the latest cyber threat. As you know, setting up a new user account in Google Workspace requires email authentication. Hackers uncovered a vulnerability in Google’s protocols that bypassed this authentication process. The vulnerability allowed bad actors to create a Workspace profile by impersonating a…
Suppose you use Microsoft productivity apps like Microsoft Word for Mac. In that case, you need to know about a new report from cybersecurity researchers from Cisco Talos. According to the latest report, many of the most common Microsoft apps on MacOS have a significant vulnerability that could put your sensitive data at risk for…
Just when you think you understand the latest malware campaigns and cybercrime tactics, a new one pops up that is even more insidious. Case in point: A recently discovered attack launches a sophisticated info stealer to collect unprecedented sensitive information from device folders and browsers. This current malware outbreak is particularly dangerous because it uses…
One of the most common cybersecurity tips for any business is to keep your antivirus protection updated. However, if you are the target of a new and dangerous form of malware, that might not be enough. Sophos security researchers recently revealed that cybercriminals are using a new malware capable of turning off antivirus protection called…
With the ever-rising digital age comes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technological advancements that enhance how companies perform processes and communicate with consumers. Unfortunately, as tech tools make things easier for business owners like you, they also encourage and assist virtual attackers trying to harm you. So, implementing cybersecurity in businesses becomes vital. Why…
As a savvy business owner and Microsoft Windows user, you always update your browser and only visit secure websites. But do your employees exercise the same level of caution? If not, your data could be at serious risk. This is especially true now that hackers are using clever techniques to trick Windows users into opening…