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ALERT: Log4j is the Most Dangerous Vulnerability in Recent History and Your Business Needs to Act NOW
Recently, a vulnerability was discovered that will affect all computer users, whether you’re a private user or a business. This situation might take some time to resolve so we want you to know everything you need to know about Log4j so that you can protect yourself. What is Log4j? Log4j is a Java...
HAFNIUM Attacks Target Most Microsoft Exchange Servers
Most Microsoft Exchange Servers Targeted by HAFNIUM Attacks Four flaws in Microsoft Exchange’s Server software was discovered too late and couldn’t prevent stolen emails. Even though this has happened, your business does not have to remain vulnerable to this attack, as we’ll go over how you can...
SolarWinds Hack – Everything You Need to Know
SolarWinds Hack - Everything You Need to Know: True to form, 2020 has given us a final parting gift: the news that the United States was targeted this year by the biggest cyberespionage attack ever. Let’s go into the ramifications of this attack, and what it should teach us going forward....
Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations
COVID-19, or coronavirus, has been a major global health concern over the past couple of months. At this point, it is clear that this disease could have serious impacts on the workplace. We wanted to provide a brief rundown of good workplace and network health practices, as well as a few pointers...
Hack of Capital One Exposes Information on 100,000 Customers
Capital One is one of the biggest credit card issuers in the world. On July 29th, 2019, Capital One confirmed that it is the victim of one of the largest data breaches in the history of the financial sector. A former software engineer of Amazon has been indicted on hacking charges. MyTek will give...
Security Alert: Over a Million Asus Laptops Hacked!
Do you own an Asus laptop? If yes, there are chances your system could be at risk. Recent reports suggest that the latest Asus laptops update was hacked and is infected with malware. Kaspersky, a leading Cyber Security firm, says that the affected computers stood in the range of thousands until...
Faxploit: Hundreds of Printers Putting Businesses at Risk of Malware
Did you know that something as inconspicuous as business printers can be a big security vulnerability? Every piece of equipment on your network, including printers, requires regular upkeep and careful configuration to make sure your data isn’t put at risk. Two massive vulnerabilities were recently...
Has Malware Made a Home in Your Router?
Just like anyone, hackers and cybercriminals usually go toward what seems to be high-reward activities. This means, in this case, that malware is usually created to attack the router, which lets it potentially infect the users that are connected to it wirelessly to use its Internet. Kaspersky Lab...
The Cisco Vulnerability Requires Multiple Patches
An exploit of virtual private networks (VPNs) has recently been brought to light. It has been found out that the Adaptive Security Appliance tool (ASA) was the tool that Cisco has announced to be vulnerable. If this issue isn’t patched immediately, many organizations can find themselves to be...
Links Discovered Between WannaCry and North Korea
Tom Bossert, the homeland security adviser to the White House, has given a statement blaming the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and North Korea for the WannaCry security attacks that happened between May 12th and 15th of 2017. According to Bossert, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Japan...