Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

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

Ransomware: National security risk needs global approach

May 3, 2021 The rising scourge of ransomware needs a global approach to halt its devastation, a task force with government and corporate representatives announced last week. Ransomware is “a flourishing criminal industry” which “routinely imperils lives,” the task force organized by the non-profit Institute for Security and Technology wrote. Utilities, hospitals, schools, military posts, and municipalities all … Continue reading "Ransomware: National security risk needs global approach" Read More

IMPROVE YOUR TECH IQ: Why Multifactor Authentication is so important

April 29, 2021  By now, you’ve probably heard of multifactor authentication, aka MFA and 2FA. You have some accounts that send text messages with five or six numbers to your phone. Maybe your company makes you use an in-house authentication system where you must tap “approve” on your phone. You may even log into some apps on your … Continue reading "IMPROVE YOUR TECH IQ: Why Multifactor Authentication is so important" Read More

APT 40 – Flattering you for a malicious interview

April 21, 2021 Did you get an invitation to be on an unfamiliar podcast to talk about your business acumen? Discuss the great projects your company or organization is working on? Be careful – it might be APT 40 at work. This is especially true if you are in the defense, aviation, chemical, research/education, or technology industries – … Continue reading "APT 40 – Flattering you for a malicious interview" Read More

Doing the Right Thing for our Clients

April 6, 2021 Recently, a client had a problem to which we responded. During troubleshooting, we discovered we made a mistake. While other team members worked on fixing the issue, our Vice President of Information Technology, Brad Lyttle, talked with the client’s leadership. Brad told them about the mistake and assured them we would fix it at our own … Continue reading "Doing the Right Thing for our Clients" Read More

ImageQuest’s Matthew Gary promoted to Client Support Manager

March 29, 2021 ImageQuest recently promoted Matthew Gary to Client Support Manager. Formerly a member of our Remote Support Center team, Matthew now takes responsibility and oversight of the team. Todd Broadway is filling Matthew’s former position as Client Support Technician II. Andrea Lyttle, our previous Client Support Manager, takes her detail-oriented skills over to Project Management, where … Continue reading "ImageQuest’s Matthew Gary promoted to Client Support Manager" Read More

ImageQuest named to CRN’s “Security 100”

March 4, 2021 The Channel Co. named ImageQuest LLC to the 2021 CRN Security 100 list. CRN’s annual Security 100 list helps purchasers decide what technologies and vendors they should trust in the crowded and complex security vendor market. It is part of the MSP 500, a list of North American technology vendors with “innovative and forward-thinking approaches … Continue reading "ImageQuest named to CRN’s “Security 100”" Read More

Improve your Tech IQ: What does “Zero-Day” mean?

March 2, 2021 When you read articles about breaches and security warnings, you may see the term “zero-day,” as in “zero-day attack,” or “zero-day exploit.” Zero-Day refers to a system vulnerability that is unknown to IT security providers. A zero-day attack allows a cybercriminal to exploit the vulnerability to inject malware, steal data assets, or crawl through the … Continue reading "Improve your Tech IQ: What does “Zero-Day” mean?" Read More

You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021

March 2, 2021 In 2021, complacency about your IT security is dangerous. Recent news about hidden, extensive breaches of state and federal government entities and private corporations shocked many in IT and cybersecurity. According to investigators, Russian agents spread espionage malware through updates from IT management firm SolarWinds. The list of victims continues to grow, and investigators believe … Continue reading "You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021" Read More

Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help.

February 26, 2021 Are you searching for a new IT relationship? Need to enhance your existing IT team? We may be the solution you’re looking for – and this blog post is here to help determine that. We focus on clients who operate in regulated industries – they have data that fall under federal and state privacy laws … Continue reading "Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help." Read More

Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!

February 26, 2021 A federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Andrei Tyurin of Moscow in January to 12 years in prison for hacking into financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Chase Bank, and E*Trade. In addition to his prison term, Tyurin must serve three years of supervised release and repay the more than $19 million he stole. According to a … Continue reading "Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!" Read More

Cat lawyer on Zoom has serious cybersecurity downside

February 11, 2021 The recent news that a lawyer appeared as a cat in a court case Zoom call provided a great laugh – and a reminder – this week. As the New York Times reported, Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, was unable to figure out how to turn off the cat filter on … Continue reading "Cat lawyer on Zoom has serious cybersecurity downside" Read More