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Ransomware attacks: Likely to go “from bad to worse”

December 29, 2019 This year’s trends in ransomware attacks have left IT Security researchers worried about what’s coming in 2020. Dark Reading cites “growing collaboration between threat groups on ransomware campaigns; the use of more sophisticated evasion mechanisms; elaborate multi-phase attacks involving reconnaissance and network scoping; and human-guided automated attack techniques.” Hackers also have developed ways to research … Continue reading "Ransomware attacks: Likely to go “from bad to worse”" Read More

Maze hackers using blackmail – while claiming moral high ground

December 18, 2019 The hackers behind Maze ransomware are really something. They are currently in the news for blackmailing victims that refuse to pay their ransom demands. They have released a list of victim names and sample files locked up by their ransomware. Maze Ransomware also hit the city of Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 7, a day after a … Continue reading "Maze hackers using blackmail – while claiming moral high ground" Read More

Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds

December 17, 2019 More ongoing proof that hackers try anything: New emails about a Christmas party or holiday hours could bring disaster. Hackers invite unsuspecting victims via an email that talks about a holiday party or holiday hours in the body of the email. It comes with an attachment the victim believes lists a party menu, or a … Continue reading "Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds" Read More

Have you practiced your Security Incident Response Plan?

December 10, 2019 The thing about malware attacks is they manifest suddenly. Unlike a decline in sales or a rising costs – a malware attack can be an immediate crisis. Your systems may be locked up. Your data may be exfiltrated. Your systems could be even damaged or ruined. If you’re unprepared, an attack can trigger panic and … Continue reading "Have you practiced your Security Incident Response Plan?" Read More

Welcome new client SentryHealth of Louisville!

December 3, 2019 SentryHealth is a Louisville-based company offering solutions for employers ranging from guided employee health programs to mobile chronic condition management and full-service worksite health clinics. SentryHealth also offers proprietary population health management technology called Healthward, which enables health care providers to deliver pro-active, consistent, and quality care. Because it is in the health care field, … Continue reading "Welcome new client SentryHealth of Louisville!" Read More

Enjoy great IT support with ImageQuest

December 1, 2019 Every time someone talks with our Live Help Desk, a follow-up satisfaction survey is sent to them. We publish the comments from this survey on our Customer Reviews page. Our Help Desk team works very hard to ensure we provide prompt, accurate support that gets our clients back to work as soon as possible. If … Continue reading "Enjoy great IT support with ImageQuest" Read More

Remember those annoying pop-up security alerts?

November 24, 2019 Remember “scareware”? Those flashing, annoying pop-ups that looked like Windows security alerts, suggesting you had a virus on your computer? They were scams. If you clicked on it, you were directed to purchase and download fake security software called ‘Winfixer’ or ‘AntiVirus 2008’ or ‘VirusRemover 2008.’ They were malware or spyware, and sometimes damaged your … Continue reading "Remember those annoying pop-up security alerts?" Read More

The holidays are almost upon us – so be cyber smart!

November 18, 2019 With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the rest of holiday shopping on the horizon, we thought we’d share some reminders and tips to keep your personal and business accounts safe. Slick crooks and rogue nation hackers will be trolling the Internet for easy marks. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security knows this as well. We … Continue reading "The holidays are almost upon us – so be cyber smart!" Read More

Microsoft to honor California privacy law throughout U.S.

November 16, 2019 Microsoft announced last week that it will extend the data requirements included in California’s Consumer Privacy Act to all of its customers across the U.S. In a blog post last week, Julie Brill, Microsoft’s Chief Privacy Officer, said the company is a “strong supporter of California’s new law.” “We are optimistic that the California Consumer … Continue reading "Microsoft to honor California privacy law throughout U.S." Read More

FTC details “unreasonable data security practices” in complaint

November 13, 2019 The U.S Federal Trade Commission sued a Utah company that provides back-end support for multi-level marketing companies over a series of data breaches it experienced between 2014 and 2016. The basis for the FTC action was “unreasonable data security practices” in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. In other words, you can be face … Continue reading "FTC details “unreasonable data security practices” in complaint" Read More

Do you have a ‘data graveyard’? It may cost you down the road

November 12, 2019 A publicly-traded German real estate company faces multi-million euro fines under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for retaining data “longer than necessary” on its tenants. Deutsche Wohnen is a Berlin-based property management company with a large portfolio of commercial, residential, nursing and assisted living units. In 2017, an audit of Deutche Wohnen’s data management … Continue reading "Do you have a ‘data graveyard’? It may cost you down the road" Read More

Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site

November 10, 2019 A threat group dubbed “Tortoiseshell” is preying on American’s support for Veterans with a fake website that offers an “app” to assist in finding a job. Instead the app downloads malware. The malware is designed to spread further once installed. The site spoofs a popular website by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at https://www.hiringourheroes.org. The … Continue reading "Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site" Read More