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Small Mistakes, Major Consequences: The Email Security Risk Most Businesses Overlook

Small Mistakes, Major Consequences: The Email Security Risk Most Businesses Overlook

When you have already invested in firewalls, antivirus software, and phishing awareness training, it is easy to feel confident about your company’s cybersecurity posture. However, there is a sneaky threat hiding in plain sight that does not require malware or a sophisticated hacker to cause serious damage. It simply waits for someone on your team […]

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Private Cloud Is Making a Comeback and It Makes More Sense Than You Might Think

Private Cloud Is Making a Comeback and It Makes More Sense Than You Might Think

For the better part of the last decade, the conversation around cloud computing has been dominated by the big public cloud providers. Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services. Businesses of all sizes have leaned heavily on these platforms for the scalability, speed, and global reach that would be incredibly difficult and expensive to build […]

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When a Background Update Locks You Out: What HP OneAgent Did to Microsoft Security Tools

When a Background Update Locks You Out: What HP OneAgent Did to Microsoft Security Tools

Software updates are supposed to make things run more smoothly. But for businesses using HP AI PCs, a recent update to HP’s OneAgent software did the opposite, quietly disrupting Microsoft security tools and leaving some users completely locked out of their devices. Here is what went wrong and what your team should know if you […]

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Hackers Found a Way Around Your MFA and They Are Using Your Own Apps to Do It

Hackers Found a Way Around Your MFA and They Are Using Your Own Apps to Do It

Cybersecurity threats just keep getting more creative, and the latest one is particularly frustrating because it turns the tools you trust against you. Researchers at Proofpoint recently uncovered a new wave of attacks that exploit OAuth applications. If you are not familiar with that term, you have definitely used the technology. It is what powers […]

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The Mango Data Breach Is a Warning Every Business Owner Should Take Seriously

The Mango Data Breach Is a Warning Every Business Owner Should Take Seriously

Global fashion brand Mango just joined the growing list of major companies hit by a cybersecurity incident. The breach exposed sensitive customer information through one of Mango’s third-party marketing service providers, and it is a stark reminder that even massive brands with deep pockets and dedicated security teams are not safe from data leaks. Mango […]

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Interlock Ransomware Has Gotten a Lot More Dangerous and Your Business Needs to Pay Attention

Interlock Ransomware Has Gotten a Lot More Dangerous and Your Business Needs to Pay Attention

There is a name making waves in cybersecurity circles right now, and it is Interlock Ransomware. A lot of people wrote it off early on as just another mid-level credential stealer, nothing too special. That was a mistake. Interlock has evolved into something much more serious and much more capable. According to cybersecurity firm Forescout, […]

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