Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team

January 28, 2021 We had several people join us in late 2020, and we’d like to introduce two of them to you. Please help us welcome Myron Grover and Kenny Gluck to our Leadership team.   Myron, 38, of Nashville, is a certified Cybersecurity professional joining us as a Security Consultant. Myron will help clients be proactive towards … Continue reading "ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team" Read More

Meet an FBI Cybercriminal: Petr Pliskin

January 26, 2021 Petr Nikolayevich Pliskin, 32, is a software developer who created components of the NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer malware, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Pliskin created his malware while in the employ of Russia’s GRU, or Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, according to the Justice Department. The FBI says he held a post as a … Continue reading "Meet an FBI Cybercriminal: Petr Pliskin" Read More

Suffering IT woes? Maybe you need this solution

January 26, 2021 Is your organization experiencing the following issues? If you identify with one or all of the above, your business needs a Technology Steering Committee. A Technology Steering Committee can address and resolve those problems – and possibly even save your company money. Get the download to learn more! Read More

2021 New Year’s Resolutions from ImageQuest

December 30, 2020 As we gratefully say goodbye to 2020, we should consider our New Year’s Resolutions for 2021. Sure, some of us may have to resolve to put away the pajama bottoms for good later this year, and others may resolve to recall where their desks are in the office. Beyond that, we’d like to suggest some … Continue reading "2021 New Year’s Resolutions from ImageQuest" Read More

IoT device security advanced by new law

December 29, 2020 Security on Internet of Things (IoT) devices saw a significant advance in December with the enactment of a federal law requiring improved security on the devices. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., requires that any IoT device purchased with … Continue reading "IoT device security advanced by new law" Read More

ImageQuest guidance on the SolarWinds cyberattack

December 18, 2020 12/22/202 UPDATE: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published further guidance regarding the SolarWinds cyberattack. Aimed at federal agencies, this supplemental guidance nevertheless is helpful to other organizations that use SolarWinds’ Orion software. Under “Conditions for Reconnecting Unaffected Versions,” CISA says it is “still assessing whether it is appropriate to relax ED 21-01’s … Continue reading "ImageQuest guidance on the SolarWinds cyberattack" Read More

Renewing your cyber insurance in 2021? Do your homework

December 8, 2020 Executives are increasing their cyber insurance coverage after watching the growing number of ransomware reports, business email compromise, and other cyberattacks. But cyber insurance remains a challenging product for insurers and customers alike. Actuarial data is still evolving. Several sources report buyers should expect price increases, especially with many people still working at home, away … Continue reading "Renewing your cyber insurance in 2021? Do your homework" Read More

IT security measures are for everyone – including the CEO

December 4, 2020 A crook is making news for offering to sell hundreds of stolen C-level email user names and passwords. “The login information has been verified by cybersecurity teams and is for Office 365 and Microsoft accounts of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CTOs, and other senior positions,” TechRepublic reported Wednesday. The email user name and password combinations are … Continue reading "IT security measures are for everyone – including the CEO" Read More

Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?

December 2, 2020 Ad Blockers are software programs that block ads from appearing on the websites you visit. They were originally designed to eliminate those annoying, flashing, pop-up ads that ruined many a website experience. Ad Blockers typically come as extensions on web browsers. One of the most popular – or recommended – blocker has been AdBlock Plus. … Continue reading "Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?" Read More

10 tips to stay secure when shopping on Black Friday (and the rest of the year!)

November 23, 2020 Black Friday is upon us – and with it, the traditional bonanza of people shopping online. Both retailers and fraudsters stand ready to grab your log-in information, your email, your home address, phone number – and of course, your credit card information. It’s a bonanza for identity thieves. Numerous reports say cyber criminals are poised … Continue reading "10 tips to stay secure when shopping on Black Friday (and the rest of the year!)" Read More

Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting

October 27, 2020 Did you know? Someone from outside your organization can participate in your meeting via Microsoft Teams. Teams is part of the M365 suite most people know as Office 365. M365 provides a more secure environment for internal collaboration and communication, but people outside your organization can participate through invitation. .If you would like to learn … Continue reading "Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting" Read More

Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection

October 26, 2020 Today’s world includes unrelenting attempts by hackers, some sponsored by foreign countries, to steal data, damage systems, and halt operations. Hackers’ skillfully-written emails, with fraudulent links and attachments, increase the likelihood that all organizations will experience an attack sooner or later. Such phishing emails are the source of most breaches – and impossible to block … Continue reading "Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection" Read More