Imagine trusting a tech company to handle your data securely, only to find out they’ve left sensitive files wide open for anyone to access. That’s exactly what happened with Ahmedabad-based AI startup WotNot, known for helping businesses create custom chatbots. Due to a misconfigured cloud storage bucket, nearly 350,000 sensitive files were left exposed online,… Read more »
Posts By: Lee Fisher
Microsoft Cracks Down on Unsupported Hardware with Windows 11 Watermarks
Using Windows 11 on an older, unsupported PC? Get ready for some unwelcome surprises. Microsoft is stepping up its game with desktop watermarks and nagging notifications aimed at users who’ve sidestepped the operating system’s strict hardware rules. These changes are part of their push to enforce compliance around the workarounds with unsupported PCs. Here’s what… Read more »
Improperly Configured Website exposes up to 1.1 Million NHS Employee Records
What happens when speed overtakes caution in the race to launch essential services? For the NHS and several other organizations, the result has been catastrophic: the exposure of over a million sensitive records due to misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages, a website builder application The Perfect Storm: Rush Meets Risk The NHS isn’t the only victim…. Read more »
IT Outage Leaves Stop & Shop Shelves Bare for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, shoppers are flocking to stores to prepare for their holiday feasts. However, customers at the Stop & Shop in Watertown are encountering frustrating experiences due to an IT systems outage, which has disrupted operations and caused delays during their pre-holiday shopping trips. What’s Behind the Shortages? The issues at Stop & Shop… Read more »
Beware of QR Code Scams: Cybercriminals Are Distributing Malicious Codes via Mail
In a concerning twist on cyberattacks, criminals are using physical letters to deliver malware by enticing recipients to scan QR codes. Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently issued a warning about fraudulent letters masquerading as official correspondence from the Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss). The Scam: Malware Hidden in a Weather… Read more »
Retail Shopping Risks: SelectBlinds Cyberattack Exposes Data of Over 200,000 Customers
The holiday season may bring cheer and excitement, but for cybercriminals, it’s the ultimate shopping spree. As retail moves increasingly online, especially during the holidays, hackers exploit surges in online transactions to breach retail websites and payment systems, targeting everyone from major brands to small businesses. A recent high-profile breach involving the popular online retailer… Read more »
Ransomware as a Service (RaaS): The Dark Side of Cybercrime’s New Business Model
In recent years, ransomware attacks have evolved dramatically, with one of the most alarming trends being the rise of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Much like legitimate businesses offer software as a service to clients, cybercriminals have adopted a similar model to make ransomware attacks even more accessible. What is Ransomware as a Service? Ransomware… Read more »
5 Ways Google’s Latest Security Update for Messages Enhances Privacy and Protects Conversations
Google has announced a series of significant security updates for its Messages app, aiming to enhance the protection of users’ private conversations. Here’s a breakdown of the five new security features and what you can expect from each: Enhanced Detection Protection: Intelligent Link Warnings: Controls for Unknown International Senders: Sensitive Content Warnings: Improved Contact Verification:… Read more »
3 Tips to Maximize Employee Collaboration on Your SharePoint Site
Creating team and department sites on SharePoint for your organization is a fantastic way to foster a sense of community, keep up with important news and events, and collaborate on projects in real time. However, ensuring that your site is user friendly and aesthetically pleasing can improve employee engagement and maximize your ROI. In this… Read more »
Navigating Lists in Microsoft SharePoint
Understanding SharePoint Lists Microsoft SharePoint is a powerful collaboration platform that enables organizations to share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork. One of the most useful features of SharePoint is its lists, which are essentially a collection of data that can be shared with team members and used to track information efficiently…. Read more »
