Author Archives: ImageQuest

ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory featured on KYCPA podcast episodes

August 14, 2019 The Kentucky Society of CPAs recently launched a podcast series called “Behind the Numbers.” Its focus will be on relevant topics and information that involve accounting and the CPA profession. To launch the podcast, KYCPA’s podcast host, Marvin Stewart, talked with Jay Mallory, ImageQuest’s Executive Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. The two discussed business … Continue reading "ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory featured on KYCPA podcast episodes" Read More

Another IoT concern: Hackers target printers, VOIP to access networks

August 12, 2019 Russia-linked hackers are gaining access to network systems through poorly configured devices, such as office printers and VOIP phones, BankInfoSecurity.com reports. It’s another warning related to “Internet of Things” devices. The hackers are thought to be part of the Russian group known as “FancyBear” or APT 28 (Advanced Persistent Threat 28.) APT 28 is infamous … Continue reading "Another IoT concern: Hackers target printers, VOIP to access networks" Read More

Who’s in your room? Researchers find smartphone room keys easily hacked

August 11, 2019 Does your favorite hotel load your room key onto your smartphone? If so beware – researchers presenting at last week’s Black Hat USA 2019 conference said they easily hacked the room key system at an unnamed European hotel. The German researchers said at the conference a hacker must be local to the hotel because the … Continue reading "Who’s in your room? Researchers find smartphone room keys easily hacked" Read More

Cyber attacks hit more school districts

August 7, 2019 The list of school districts hit with cyber attacks in recent weeks continues to grow.Some had money stolen through a phishing email. Some had their systems shut down by ransomware. Another system, the Avon Public School system in Connecticut, suffered repeated attacks, sometimes multiple times in one day, during a six-week period, Campus Safety Magazine … Continue reading "Cyber attacks hit more school districts" Read More

FTC: Monitoring instead of money now for Equifax data breach victims

August 6, 2019 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission stepped back from its offer of $125 per person for settling with victims of the Equifax data breach. Now, the offer is four years of guaranteed credit monitoring on all three credit bureaus. The FTC said on its website, FTC.gov, that “millions of people visited this site in just the … Continue reading "FTC: Monitoring instead of money now for Equifax data breach victims" Read More

SHIELD Act a must for all businesses with NY residents as customers

August 5, 2019 Does your business have New York state residents as customers? Then you must take “reasonable” cybersecurity measures to protect any private information you collect or hold regarding those customers. A new law, called the “Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act” (SHIELD Act) took effect two weeks ago. The Albany Business Review reported that … Continue reading "SHIELD Act a must for all businesses with NY residents as customers" Read More

Small financial institutions need a virtual information security officer

August 4, 2019 Community Banks and Credit Unions face unceasing attacks on their security along with expanding government requirements and increasingly sophisticated consumer expectations. But for small- to medium-sized institutions, meeting all those demands may be near impossible. The budget may not be there for sufficient staff to tackle such demands. One person may be wearing too many … Continue reading "Small financial institutions need a virtual information security officer" Read More

Four Louisiana school districts hit with cyber attacks

August 1, 2019 Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency last week after three school districts’ IT systems were locked up by ransomware. A fourth district reported experiencing unspecified “activity” this week and shut down its phone lines and email, the Advocate of Baton Rouge reported. IT systems were completely locked up by ransomware last … Continue reading "Four Louisiana school districts hit with cyber attacks" Read More

A customer shares his happiness with ImageQuest’s work

July 31, 2019 Recently, we helped Chariot Logistics, a Nashville third-party logistics provider, migrate its IT to Desktop-as-a-Service. Chariot uses technology extensively as one of its services to its customers. When the project was completed, we received the following note from Brad Perling, Chariot Logistics’ Senior Vice President. It’s addressed to Stephen Bratcher, our Senior Systems Administrator, and … Continue reading "A customer shares his happiness with ImageQuest’s work" Read More

Why GSRM Law relies on ImageQuest’s IT Compliance services

July 28, 2019 Nashville’s Gullett Sandford Robinson & Martin PLLC hired ImageQuest to provide IT Compliance services. GSRM’s Chief Operating Officer, M. Suzanne Hartness, was kind enough to explain why in this short video. GSRM has an IT department but it “lacked the bandwidth” to make sure GSRM was fully “buttoned up” with its security measures and compliance … Continue reading "Why GSRM Law relies on ImageQuest’s IT Compliance services" Read More

Preparation for data breach can save $1.2 million, study says

July 25, 2019 A new study by IBM and the Ponemon Institute shows the costs of data breaches continue to rise, in part because of increased regulation and “the complex process of resolving criminal attacks.” The study found breaches hit small and midsize businesses rather hard, with the average loss due to a breach costing more than $2.5 … Continue reading "Preparation for data breach can save $1.2 million, study says" Read More

Friendly reminder – STOP using a password spreadsheet on your computer

July 24, 2019 Do you know someone who still keeps a list or spreadsheet of their passwords on their computer? Or someone who has the list printed out and sitting somewhere on their desk? It’s 2019 and you need to upgrade that person to a password manager. If they are working at your company they are a serious … Continue reading "Friendly reminder – STOP using a password spreadsheet on your computer" Read More