New Panchan Botnet Targets Linux Servers
If you're involved with IT Security at any level and if your network includes Linux servers, keep a watchful eye out for the new Panchan botnet. It first appeared in the wilds ...
Data Breach Hits One Of America’s Largest Healthcare Providers
Do you receive healthcare of any kind from Kaiser Permanente? If so, be aware that they recently published a data breach notification indicating that an unidentified attacker accessed an email account that ...
Massive Phishing Attack Scammed Millions Of Facebook Messenger Users
According to research conducted by the cybersecurity firm PIXM, there is a massive phishing campaign that peaked in April and May of this year (2022) and it is still ongoing. The campaign ...
Medical Service Provider Data Breach Affects 2 Million Users
Depending on where you live, you may have received medical care from the Shields Health Care Group (Shields), or from a provider associated with them. If so, be aware that the Massachusetts-based ...
New Malware Uses Word Documents To Get On Your System
Researchers at HP have discovered a new malware loader that they've dubbed SVCReady. While new malware strains are common, this one is distinct for a couple of different reasons. Like many malicious ...
Simple Ways To Hire The Perfect Candidate The First Time
Top quality talent can be difficult to find in any field, if you have spent any time looking for and hiring people, you know the challenge can be an especially daunting one. ...
Hackers Are Teaming Up To Wreak Havoc On Corporate Users
It's never a good thing when well-organized groups of hackers start working together, but that's what appears to be happening. Recently, evidence has emerged that the Black Basta ransomware gang has begun ...
Call Contacts Straight From Outlook For Mac
Did you know you can call your Outlook contacts directly from Outlook for Mac? I didn’t either, but ...
Are You Incurring Technical Debt? Avoid It by Staying Current
Have you heard the term technical debt? It’s what you incur whenever you delay upgrading software and hardware for too long. It’s like forgetting to brush your teeth regularly and putting off dental checkups. There may be no immediate downside, ...
When Employees Leave Do You Take Away Their (Technology) Keys?
Earlier today, I’d just sat down to lunch and a client texts me that 3 of their employees just walked out. Within 5 minutes of that text - - All the now-former employees' entry fobs had been disabled - ...
