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9 Million Facial Recognition Images Exposed in Major Breach
Your establishment probably adopts different strategies to protect the names, emails, and other sensitive information of clients and employees, but what about their faces? A configuration mistake that left over nine million facial recognition images exposed highlights the growing privacy risks businesses face when they collect and store biometric information. Learn more about it here. […]
Scammers Pose as Ransomware Recovery Experts
Do you have a ransomware recovery plan in place? Many might turn to “professionals” for help, but unfortunately, not all of them provide legitimate services. Learn more about the recent wave of ransomware recovery scams here. Who Are the Ransom Busters? Researchers from GuidePoint Security recently identified a group calling itself “Ransom Busters” that contacted […]
One Video Call Could Compromise These Android Phones
Could your phone become the weakest link in your establishment’s digital security? Recent findings suggest that seemingly harmless video calls might lead to compromised Android phones. Learn more about it here. A Video Call Vulnerability in Unisoc Modem Firmware An independent security researcher under the alias “0x50594d” discovered a modem firmware vulnerability in the Unisoc […]
Microsoft Copilot Hacked by Questions About Itself
Despite recent headlines claiming “Microsoft Copilot Hacked,” the platform wasn’t literally breached in the traditional sense. Researchers did find a way, though, to make it reveal information that helped them build an attack. Varonis, the security firm behind the discovery, calls it CoSnitch. What they found raises an uncomfortable question for businesses using AI assistants: […]
The Case for Stronger AI Guardrails
When the construction company built your business’s headquarters, the crew followed building codes and used the right materials and methods to ensure that the finished structure was safe and sound. However, that doesn’t mean that the building doesn’t have other features to ensure safety. From sprinkler systems to electrical circuit breakers, controls are in place […]
SMEs Face Growing Interest From Cybercriminals
Ask a small business owner whether they think they’re a target for hackers, and they’ll probably laugh. Why would anyone bother going after a mom-and-pop retailer or PR firm with fewer than 10 employees? There’s no billion-dollar payroll or vault of valuable data to make it worth the effort. That thinking is exactly why cybercriminal […]
.ai Domains Surge Past .com for First Time
Have you noticed the rise of .ai domains lately? Learn more about the recent boom of this website address option and what it might mean for your establishment’s digital foothold. The State of Web Addresses in Today’s Market For decades, .com was the gold standard for businesses looking to establish their online presence. Short for […]
Android Users Targeted by Malware That Clones Cards
Are your company cards at risk? Android malware cloning cards highlights just how creative threat actors can become when targeting your financial data. Learn more about it here if your team uses wireless payments regularly. Android Users Beware The threat intelligence specialists at Group-IB recently discovered malicious software that relies heavily on advanced “vishing” (voice […]
Namecheap Outage Leaves Customers Furious After Cooling Failure
How much does your establishment depend on a reliable web host? The recent Namecheap outage left thousands of users across the globe unable to access their sites or services. Learn more about it here. What Happens When a Data Center Can’t Beat the Heat? Namecheap is a domain registrar and hosting/provider platform that helps businesses […]
The Rise of “Busywork” in the Workplace
Many employees have to juggle their primary tasks along with additional projects, meetings, and collaborations with colleagues. This work contributes to their overall productivity, but a rising workplace trend is changing how leaders view productivity. A recent survey found that more than half of participants have sent unnecessary emails or messages to show they’re working. […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
