With cyber threats looming larger than ever in 2025, the U.S. government has launched a new initiative to keep your smart devices—and your personal data—safe from cyber threats. With the new U.S Cyber Trust Mark, smart gadgets will be labeled to help you identify devices that are meeting security standards. What’s the Cyber Trust Mark?… Read more »
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Dell’s New Product Lineup: What’s Changing for Everyday Users
Dell is making significant changes to its product lineup by retiring well-known brands like XPS, Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision. These familiar names are being replaced with a simplified structure that categorizes devices into three main groups: This shift aims to streamline Dell’s offerings, but for users accustomed to the old branding, it might take some… Read more »
What are you giving permission to on your website?
The Importance of Privacy on the Web Everyone wants their privacy to be a priority when browsing the web. People expect their personal information to remain secure and not be taken without their consent. This is where the Cookie Law comes into play. What Is the Cookie Law? The Cookie Law is a privacy regulation… Read more »
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Changing HIPAA Rules
As a healthcare provider, you are entrusted with not only the health of your patients but also their most sensitive personal and medical information. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data and disrupt care. This growing threat is no longer just hypothetical—it’s a reality. That’s why the U.S. Department of… Read more »
Bench’s Sudden Shutdown: What It Means for Business Owners
In an unexpected announcement, Bench, a prominent Canadian accounting startup, has ceased operations effective immediately. The company, known for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions catering to small and medium-sized businesses, left customers reeling with the message posted on its website: “We regret to inform you that as of December 27, 2024, the Bench platform will no… Read more »
Are Unsecured Phones Putting Your Organization’s Sensitive Data at Risk?
As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, businesses across all sectors face significant challenges in protecting their sensitive data, communications, and operations. Cyberattacks can disrupt daily business functions, damage reputations, and lead to substantial financial losses, impacting companies of all sizes. One area of particular concern is mobile communication security. In the wake of a recent… Read more »
How Hackers Use New Browser Exploit to Steal Google Account Passwords
A new malware is tricking users to give away their Google account passwords by locking their browser in kiosk mode until they are forced to log in. This attack, while simple, is highly effective by exploiting user frustration rather than relying solely on sophisticated technology. The Technique: Annoyance in Kiosk Mode StealC’s strategy traps users… Read more »
Are Election Texts Safe? Spotting the Scams
As election season approaches, most of us already feel inundated by fundraising calls and texts. A recent SMS campaign aimed at increasing voter registration raised significant concerns about phishing scams by informing recipients they were not registered to vote. The text sought to encourage voter participation but displayed all the telltale signs of a phishing… Read more »
What are the Benefits of Choosing a Local MSP?
What are the Benefits of Choosing a Local MSP? In an era where headlines like “Giant IT Company Buys Local MSP” frequently appear, the Managed Service Provider (MSP) landscape experiences rapid shifts. These mergers and acquisitions often reflect growth for big corporations, but they also create unique challenges for local businesses and non-profit organizations. Amid… Read more »
What the Massive AWS Attack means for Your Cloud Environment
In a recent large-scale cyberattack, hackers infiltrated over 230 million unique cloud environments hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this blog, we break down the details of the attack and give your organization tips to strengthen its cloud security. How the Attack Unfolded In this attack, the hackers employed automated scanning tools to search… Read more »
