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Two-Step Phishing Campaign Exploits Microsoft Tools
As businesses become savvier to phishing campaigns and develop powerful tools to combat them, cybercriminals are simultaneously finding new exploits to carry out attacks. Case in point? A new two-step phishing campaign exploits Microsoft tools in a new approach. Devious Two-Step Phishing Techniques Are a New Development in Deception Most businesses have protections to detect […]
New Blender Update Delivers Powerful Creative Upgrades
Popular animation software Blender just got an update that has 3D artists and businesses buzzing. Blender 4.3 represents a massive overhaul of the free, open-source 3D software that will give your company what it needs to create eye-catching ads, product designs, and more. The new version is more user-friendly, and beginner and advanced users alike […]
Employees Demand More AI Integration in the Workplace
Being a company owner in the 21st century means staying up-to-date with all technological advancements in the business realm. That includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, which take the world by storm. However, while some believe AI is meant to replace human workers, others believe AI integration in the workplace is the only thing that […]
Critical Apache Struts Flaw Under Attack: Patch Now
Are you the business owner of a large enterprise like Apple, Amazon, or Microsoft? If so, you (alongside those in government agencies) likely use Apache Struts 2. Unfortunately, a critical Apache Struts vulnerability may place your company, employees, and consumers at risk, which we’ll delve further into below. What Is Apache Struts 2? If you […]
Office Mandates Are Driving Top Talent Away
The good news is that the old way of life is starting to seep back in, replacing the “new normal” lifestyle that originated in 2020. Masks are no longer mandated, and people feel safer out in public. However, the bad news is business owners like you have to make a difficult decision: bring workers back […]
Third-Party Integration for Google Code Assist Debuts
Your business may know that Google’s powerful AI-assisted coding platform, Google Code Assist, has a new update to make the tool even more useful and powerful. The update supports third-party integration for Google Code Assist tools, which supports faster, more innovative, and more accurate development. With access to third-party platforms, your businesses can access a […]
AI Creates Code, Developers Remain In Charge
“AI is going to take our jobs!” “Soon, everything will be done by robots.” Statements like these have become increasingly common. Now, with the explosion of generative AI tools, there’s a sense of impending doom in some industries, spurred on by the perception that AI will render human roles obsolete. What about your business, though? […]
Mastering Incident Response: Build a Winning Strategy
Has anything been more disruptive to business cybersecurity than AI’s entry into the mix? Its meteoric rise has meant that criminals possess increasingly powerful and effective tools with which to launch attacks—and businesses are prime targets. Mastering incident response is urgent, especially for business owners who would prefer to avoid the chaos that cybercriminals intend. […]
Old Digital Scams, New Tricks: Stay Informed to Stay Safe
Since the Internet became an integral part of daily lives, scammers have attempted to use all sorts of networks to steal from unsuspecting victims. There aren’t any members of Royal families in need of assistance or foreign lottery winnings waiting for us to claim them. That doesn’t mean that hackers aren’t coming up with new […]
Your Office May Be Full of Tracking Tech
Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? If you were an employee working in an office, you could trust your instincts. Many businesses are implementing tracking tech – employee tracking tools that monitor indicators like employee office use or productivity. In our increasingly data-driven world, business owners want to leverage this information. Knowing […]
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.
