Author Archives: ImageQuest

Ransomware attacks pummeling cyber insurance industry

July 6, 2021 Have you experienced sticker shock with your cyber insurance renewal? Been unable to complete an insurer’s security questionnaire? Even been denied renewal of your policy? All this is happening as insurers stagger under the weight of growing ransomware claims. Ransomware attacks are soaring. Last year, reported ransomware attacks increased 400 percent, according to the Associated … Continue reading "Ransomware attacks pummeling cyber insurance industry" Read More

Award

July 3, 2021 Cybersecurity Services Provider ImageQuest Recognized In The 2021 CRN 100 Security List CRN, the top technology news and information source for solution providers, IT channel partners, and value-added resellers, has included ImageQuest, a cybersecurity services expert serving Bowling Green, KY, in its 2021 CRN Security 100 list. CRN Security 100 has continued to evolve as … Continue reading "Award" Read More

O365 – No reason to share passwords

June 10, 2021 There’s no reason to share passwords any more to provide access to a corporate email account. That’s right – whether it’s a generic company email address, such as billing@company.com, or an executive’s email, there’s a more secure method available in Office 365 (M365) you should use. What’s more – doing it our way can save … Continue reading "O365 – No reason to share passwords" Read More

Biden urges private companies to protect against ransomware

June 4, 2021 The Biden administration Wednesday urged private U.S. companies to take five key steps to protect against ransomware. These are best practices most likely to reduce an organization’s risk of succumbing to a ransomware attack. Our clients are very familiar with these five steps. They are: One of the key measures missing from this request is … Continue reading "Biden urges private companies to protect against ransomware" Read More

ImageQuest sponsoring LPGA player Emma Talley

June 1, 2021 We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring rising LPGA player Emma Talley, a Kentucky native now living in Nashville. Talley will serve as a brand ambassador for ImageQuest and feature our logo on the left collar of her apparel. The new partnership debuts at the 2021 US Women’s Open June 3-6 in San … Continue reading "ImageQuest sponsoring LPGA player Emma Talley" Read More

Don’t plan on paying to recover from ransomware

May 26, 2021 Q: What’s worse than having your systems encrypted by ransomware? A: Discovering hackers used two different strains of ransomware, meaning your data is double-encrypted. Yes, this nightmare is out there, according to a recent Wired article. The article cites cases where combinations of  REvil and Netwalker malware, as well as MedusaLocker and GlobalImposter ransomware combinations, … Continue reading "Don’t plan on paying to recover from ransomware" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal – Kim Il

May 21, 2021 Kim Il, 27, is a North Korean U.S. prosecutors say is a member of APT38, a group of hackers working for the North Korean government. APT stands for “Advanced Persistent Threat.” APT38 is also known as “Lazarus Group.” Kim and his colleagues allegedly focus on earning money for North Korea’s sanctioned government through their hacking. … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal – Kim Il" Read More

ImageQuest welcomes two IT professionals

May 21, 2021 We recently welcomed Fred Bradley and Casey Barrett to our support team and are glad they are aboard. Although we initially hired Fred to be Field Support Specialist for us, recently, we asked him to become an Account Manager for us, and he agreed. Fred has been in the IT field for 30 years, he … Continue reading "ImageQuest welcomes two IT professionals" Read More

Ransomware payments may add U.S. sanctions to your costs

May 21, 2021 Did you know – the U.S. Treasury Department has warned that making ransomware payments could bring sanctions on your organization. The warning also applies to banks and insurance companies, as well as firms negotiating the payments. This is because ransomware can come from a sanctioned country or bad actor. For example, one U.S. sanctioned country, … Continue reading "Ransomware payments may add U.S. sanctions to your costs" Read More

Cybersecurity hiring versus outsourcing

May 20, 2021 In the wake of  Colonial Pipeline and all the related news stories, cybersecurity hiring may be top of mind for organizations with IT security needs. An obvious solution is to “hire someone” to address security needs. But cybersecurity hiring is not an easy fix. The latest numbers from CyberSeek, an organization focused on the cybersecurity … Continue reading "Cybersecurity hiring versus outsourcing" Read More

Password Sharing

May 15, 2021 Cybersecurity Update: There’s No Need to Share Passwords on Microsoft Office 365 Many employees share passwords with other team members, often forgetting that doing so can have serious consequences. Consider these statistics: Password sharing increases an organization’s susceptibility to expensive and disruptive cyber attacks. It could also compromise individual account security; hackers can conduct questionable … Continue reading "Password Sharing" Read More

Mac users: Install latest software updates ASAP

May 4, 2021 Less than a week after pushing out a major update, Apple sent out another software update – and Mac users should install it right away. The new updates fix bugs in the new iOS software – including one that could allow criminals to take over your device.  Security experts recommend you install these patches as … Continue reading "Mac users: Install latest software updates ASAP" Read More