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Tech Time Warp: No one is sending you pics of Anna Kournikova
As your mother told you, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. And that’s as true today as it was 23 years ago when “OnTheFly,” a 20-year-old Dutch programmer/hacker, used a computer virus to proclaim his adoration...
How to help your clients comply with new Google and Yahoo email requirements
When it comes to email security, most of the focus is on what happens when a malicious email is received. Optimally, a multi-layered approach will help filter out phishing emails and other attacks via technology and user training. But some...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New Ivanti vulnerability
Ivanti has warned customers of a new security flaw that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-22024, has received a CVSS score of 8.3. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn the significant risk this threat poses to...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical vulnerability in FortiOS
Fortinet has disclosed a critical vulnerability affecting FortiOS, the operating system that runs on Fortigate SSL VPNs. The vulnerability known as CVE-2024-21762, received a CVSS score of 9.6. Please review the following recommendations in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to mitigate...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Patches for critical vulnerabilities
Security patches were recently released from various vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, and VMware. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory as it shares the impact of each of the vulnerabilities and how to mitigate the risks they pose. What is the threat?...
Pioneers in Tech: Gladys West, the “hidden figure” of GPS
We all rely on GPS nearly every day and may frequently marvel at how much easier it makes life. (Think about it: When was the last time you were lost?) But how often do we think about the people behind...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: AnyDesk production system breach
AnyDesk confirmed that a cyberattack on their production systems has taken place. This has caused AnyDesk users to become vulnerable to data breaches, phishing attacks, and malware. Barracuda MSP recommends updating to the latest version of Windows (8.0.8) immediately and...
A CISO’s guide to the role of AI in cybersecurity
Today’s digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) marks a distinct shift in how we perceive and use the capabilities of AI, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. According to...
Tech Time Warp: Kasparov vs. Deep Blue kicks off AI debate
It’s a bit jarring to think how rapidly artificial intelligence became a tool of everyday life following the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. Now, instead of Googling pasta recipes or travel tips, we’re asking AI, and we’re receiving answers...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ivanti alerts of new high-severity flaws
During Ivanti’s announcement of their fixes for the recent critical zero-day vulnerabilities, the software vendor alerts of two new high-severity flaws in its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products. One of which is said to be under targeted exploitation in...
