Category: News
-
What does the Russia-Ukraine war mean for us?
After months of preparation, Russia invaded Ukraine and the world is feeling those effects. Many people have asked the question, what does this war mean for them? On one hand, this means higher gas prices, and on the other it’s higher food prices and lack of food in some…
-
Microsoft introduces their version of Biden administration’s Zero-day security
Cyber criminals have shown resilience and annoyingly seem to remain 1-2 steps ahead. As the modern workforce moves closer to a hybrid workforce, it has become clear that security measures need to be implemented regardless of where people choose to work. Microsoft Security says they’re committed to assisting companies with…
-
The White House plans to utilize modern technology
The government’s Zero Trust strategy forces federal agencies to revamp cybersecurity protocol It’s no secret cybercrime has been on the rise. The White House released a memo last week, detailing their intent to combat cyberattacks against government infrastructures. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the document outlining their…
-
Microsoft tries to rectify patch issues with Windows Server
The patch was intended to fix security issues and the Japanese text appearance issues for Windows 10 and 11. The problem no one expected is the havoc in its wake. Many users experienced unexpected restarting of Domain Controllers and VPN connections using L2TP failing. Windows Server 2012 users suffered: Stuck…
-
Ongoing issues with Log4j vulnerability
Cybersecurity professionals believe the Log4j vulnerability is sticking around for a while! Click here to read the latest updates and how to download the latest patch
-
Top 5 cybersecurity trends for 2022
After this year’s chaos, cybersecurity experts intend to shift the way they protect data It’s no secret that 2021 has been like playing a game of whack-a-mole in the cybersecurity world. From record-breaking ransomware attacks on major infrastructures to the latest Log4j discovery, the level of chaos couldn’t have been…
-
Cybersecurity experts discover new zero-day vulnerability
Cynet has issued a warning about a new zero-day vulnerability in the Apache Log4j Java-based logging library. This discovery has been found under the name CVE-2021-44228. Log4j, a Java-based logging utility, is part of the Apache Foundation’s Apache Logging Services project. It allows the ability to perform lookups, such as…
-
Microsoft Exchange discovers another security vulnerability
Affected users are urged to download the patch immediately Earlier this month, Microsoft announced they were aware of a bug that has put some versions of their Exchange program at risk of exploitation. This bug not only impacts on-premises Exchange Servers, but also those used by customers in Exchange Hybrid…
-
Be on your A-game this holiday season
Small security leaks can take down even the biggest of companies Cyber crime has been on the rise this year, with businesses anxious about cyberattacks during the holiday season. Being extra diligent about protecting your data should be at the top of the to-do list. Boston-based cybersecurity firm Cybereason conducted…
-
There are ways to securely store your passwords
Get rid of that dirty notepad paper and invest in a password manager Like a lock, passwords are meant to keep intruders from gaining unauthorized access to confidential information. SO, naming your password “Password” or “123456” simply won’t do. Data breaches have sadly become the new normal, which means it’s…
Nicole Johnson 