Microsoft Edge Renders Using Adobe Acrobat

February 21, 2023

Adobe and Microsoft announced on Feb. 8, 2023, a collaboration to transform the PDF reading experience by bringing Acrobat to Edge. They aim to provide stronger security and improved performance through the new partnership. Microsoft Edge and Adobe Acrobat Edge is the official web browser of Microsoft. It is the successor to the Internet Explorer program from years ago. Released with Windows 10, Microsoft Edge is more streamlined to handle modern user demands and requirements.

Reddit Cybersecurity Incident

February 20, 2023

Reddit, a popular social news site, disclosed that it was hacked on Sunday night (pacific time). The company announced on February 9th in a posting that they first became aware of the incident that happened on February 5th. It refers to it as “sophisticated phishing” targeting Reddit employees. According to the CEO, the unidentified persons accessed internal documents, internal dashboards, business systems, and codes. But at the same time, the company reveals that there isn’t proof of a security breach on the systems that run the platform and store most of their data.

Search Engine Yandex Suffers Massive Leak

February 18, 2023

Russian search engine Yandex offers a slew of online services to replace Google, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, and Uber. However, a recent Yandex data leak contains nearly 50 gigabytes of data with leaked files, including information ranging from API (application programming interface) keys to search engine behaviors. Information released by the leaker as “Yandex git sources” contains source code for most of Yandex’s online services. What Was Leaked Most data leaks involve hackers trying to collect user information like emails, phone numbers, and credit card information.

Microsoft Teams Free (Classic) Is Retiring

February 17, 2023

Microsoft has decided to retire its MS Teams Free (classic) app. Released in 2017, MS Teams is a communication platform where users chat and call each other over the internet. While the primary concept is nothing new, the innovation comes with bells and whistles included. It is geared towards being a collaboration platform. The product is available in both paid and free versions. The company has recently announced it would be retiring the free version.

Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks

February 16, 2023

Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated. The hackers behind the Tucson Unified District ransomware attack specifically mentioned low spending on crucial cyber services as a reason for infecting their systems. A note allegedly written by the attackers states, “If you are reading this it means that your system(s) were hit by Royal.

Recent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers

February 15, 2023

Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 million T-Mobile customers. Google Fi, a wireless plan, uses T-Mobile networks to provide wireless service to customers. Google Fi wireless plan users also had information stolen, a side effect of using T-Mobile’s 5G network. What Information Was Leaked? The hackers gained access to a limited amount of Google Fi customer data, including:

Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information

February 14, 2023

The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen credit card information from payment terminals and ATMs before, but only if the customer physically inserts their card. Originally, the malware targeted ATM users withdrawing cash, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people began relying on digital payments. In 2021, contactless payments netted over $34.

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

February 13, 2023

Cyberattacks are a growing threat to companies of all sizes. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources or lack of vital security measures. Like most companies, small businesses have sensitive data that needs to be protected, but they may have a lower level of security than larger organizations; this makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can have serious consequences. Fundamental reasons why cybersecurity is essential for all businesses There are many reasons why you should implement cybersecurity for your business.

Maximizing Productivity: Tools and Strategies for Small Business Owners

February 11, 2023

Maximizing productivity is key to maintaining competitiveness as a small IT business owner. Being successful and efficient with your time and energy is crucial when you have a never-ending to-do list and limited resources. To maximize productivity, businesses can use project management software, time-tracking applications, and work-prioritizing strategies. These strategies can boost your productivity by assisting you in staying organized, keeping track of your time, and concentrating on the most crucial activities.

Four Ways to Protect Your Business Network

February 10, 2023

Wi-Fi is an easy and popular way to connect to the internet. However, it can also be easily hacked and used to steal your sensitive information. This article will explain some top ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection. Wireless routers bring a great deal of insecurity that most people are unaware of. Here are some of the best ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection. Install A Firewall On Your Router

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