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Levi’s Security Incident Raises Fears Over Stolen Data
Businesses can experience cyberattacks at any time, even big-name corporations. Major firms around the world are experiencing an uptick in cyberattacks, including ransomware incidents that can disrupt operations or expose sensitive data. That was the case for Levi Strauss & Co. The denim company recently disclosed that it had been the victim of a cyberattack […]
World Cup Lessons for Building Strong Workforces
North America recently hosted the six-week World Cup, bringing millions of fans to stadiums and screens. Many employees changed their schedules or took time off to watch matches live. Those changes created staffing and productivity challenges for some employers, especially when workers arrived late or came in tired after World Cup activities. At the same […]
Fake Adobe Updates Deliver Dangerous Malware
When members of your organization log into their computers, they likely expect to receive the occasional software update from trusted services and documents from colleagues. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have found ways to exploit that expectation. Security experts from Securonix Threat Research have recently uncovered a ruse to deliver malware to unsuspecting users through fake updates and […]
Apple Private Relay IP Leak Raises Privacy Concerns
Many iPhone users pay for iCloud+, which includes Private Relay, and expect more privacy when browsing in Safari. New research shows that protection can break down. The Apple Private Relay IP leak stems from flaws in WebKit, the engine that powers browsers on iOS. These WebKit features can send network traffic outside the configured proxy […]
Classic SQL Flaw Threatens Entire Windows Servers
A public-facing web application with an Oracle database backend recently became the entry point for a full server takeover. Researchers at Huntress traced the attack back to a SQL flaw that let attackers execute commands directly through the database engine. What made this incident stand out wasn’t the initial break-in, but what the attackers did […]
Microsoft Reverses Course on Teams Chat Tool
How much does your business rely on the Microsoft Teams chat tool to stay connected? The company released an update that helped streamline the platform’s interface, but it was temporarily rolled back soon after. Learn more about it here. What Was the Feature Rollout Supposed To Change? Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based workspace platform that […]
Quantum Success Starts With Trust
Is quantum success possible in the business sector? This technology could revolutionize industries, from finance to healthcare, but it can also expose sensitive data like never before. Learn more about it here. What Is Quantum Technology? Quantum technology is a new breed of computing, sensing, and communications built on the bizarre rules of quantum physics. […]
Deepfake Interview Employees: The New Cybersecurity Threat
What if the latest addition to your team wasn’t a “real” person? Learn how cybercriminals are using sophisticated tools to trick companies into hiring deepfake employees. What Are Deepfakes? As the name suggests, deepfakes are a form of synthetic media that use AI and deep-learning techniques to alter a person’s face, voice, and mannerisms. In […]
Mainframes Remain the Backbone of Enterprise Transformation
AI may be the newest technology trend, but many of the world’s largest businesses still rely on enterprise mainframes to handle their most important workloads. Despite the rapid pace of innovation, mainframes continue to play a central role in enterprise computing. They continue to run some of the most demanding business applications with remarkable consistency. […]
Data Center Success Starts With Local Trust
As artificial intelligence drives demand for more computing power, data centers are expanding at a remarkable pace. However, the challenges of building data centers are no longer limited to resources. Reliable energy still matters, but the primary roadblock has more to do with local data center trust than demand on the power grid or cooling. […]
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.
