Tag Archives: managed IT services

Meet a Cybercriminal: Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko

October 23, 2021 Ukrainian Oleksandr Ieremenko, 30, tops a recently re-launched Most Wanted List from the U.S. Secret Service. We say “tops” because Ieremenko and a colleague each have a $1 million reward for information on their whereabouts. The U.S. wants Ieremenko for 2010 hacks into newswires that host business press releases. The stolen releases provided insider knowledge … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal: Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko" Read More

Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now

October 6, 2021 “The new phonebook’s here! The new phonebook’s here,” yells Steve Martin in the movie “The Jerk.” Microsoft marketing might use a similar line – the new operating system, Windows 11, is here. But while Microsoft may be excited, reviewers appear to be more like Jackie Mason, whose reaction to Martin is, “I wish I could … Continue reading "Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now" 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

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

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

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

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

ImageQuest announces more new team members

February 26, 2021 We have more new team members we’d like to introduce to you – although you may have already met them on the phone. We’ve been itching to tell you, but a COVID-related delay held up our efforts to get photos of them. All that’s resolved now, and we’d like to introduce Drew Schaffernoth, Mason Funderburg, … Continue reading "ImageQuest announces more new team members" 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

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