Posts By: Reece Herberg

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

We’ve all been there—waiting for a flight and scanning for free Wi-Fi at the airport. Despite repeated warnings, the temptation of free public Wi-Fi often outweighs the risks. But a recent arrest in Australia has highlighted the growing threat of a cybercrime known as “evil twin” attacks, which are particularly prevalent in airports. What Is… Read more »

Are you leaving your internet connection vulnerable to hackers? According to new research, a staggering 86% of broadband users have little awareness of their cybersecurity practices, particularly when it comes to the device they use to access the internet—their router. Most people never change the default admin password on their routers, which poses a significant… Read more »

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity for your organization to refresh employees on creating a security awareness culture. Unsure of how to 1. Host a “Phishing Simulation” Challenge Create a friendly phishing simulation to test employees’ abilities to recognize and report phishing emails. By simulating real-world scenarios, you can assess vulnerabilities and educate your… Read more »

What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an advanced AI assistant designed to work within Microsoft 365 and across platforms like Windows and Bing, as well as with enterprise data via Microsoft Graph. Copilot brings the capability of large language models (LLMs) to enterprise environments, where it uses your company data to deliver personalized and… Read more »