What is a security breach? According to the NIST, a security breach or Cyber breach is “ An occurrence that actually or potentially jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system or that constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violating security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies” In plain English, a…
Ubiquiti, the global leader in managed wi-fi systems, and major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders, and security cameras, is advising customers to change their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. Unfortunately for Ubiquiti users, the company has revealed on Monday it has suffered a security breach. While…
T-Mobile, an US telecom company, recently experienced a security breach in which some of its customers had their information, including “call-related information,” exposed online, its fourth since 2018. Although it isn’t clear exactly how the hackers gained access to the data, T-Mobile said it has employed an external cybersecurity firm to conduct an investigation. What information…
Sangoma Technologies one of the largest VoIP provider has suffered a ransomware attack this past December 24. Sangoma develops business phone systems, hosted unified communications as a service, VoIP gateways, and more. The firm made a press release today and admitted the attack officially after the attackers leaked stolen data online. For now, there is…
What is the SolarWinds Hack? The SolarWinds Hack is one of the biggest cybercrime committed in 2020, hackers inserted malicious code into software updates for the SolarWinds network management product Orion. This is being called a ‘Supply Chain’ attack: Instead of directly targeting the federal government or a private organization’s network, the hackers attacked a third-party vendor,…
For the third time during 2020, Spotify has experienced a data breach, admitting that their information was exposed to some third-party business partners. In a breach notice letter with date Dec. 9, 2020, Spotify explained how its network was compromised and how the vulnerability on its systems existed since April 9,2020. While there’s no reason…
On December 13, FireEye discovered that SolarWinds Orion products (versions 2019.4 HF 5 and 2020.2 with no hotfix or 2020.2 HF 1) were being exploited by malicious actors. The supply chain attack trojanized SolarWinds Orion business software updates to distribute malware, which affected a range of government agencies and private corporations. Victims of the breach…
Security isn’t just about checking the right boxes. When properly implemented within your collaboration tools and mobile devices, it’s a critical advantage that allows your organization to move confidently in the direction it chooses with less risk along the way. This, in turn, removes the strain of constant security breaches and leaves your CTOs and…
You already know that cybercrime is a very real threat to you – but it’s very possible that you’re underestimating the potential damage, OR you are being ill-advised and underserved by the employees and/or vendors you hired to protect your business from these threats.Just because your business is small doesn’t mean it is insignificant to…
Since COVID-19, the US FBI reported a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes. 82,000 NEW malware threats are being released every single day, and HALF of the cyber-attacks occurring are aimed at small businesses; you just don’t hear about it because the news wants to report on BIG breaches OR it’s kept quiet by the company…