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Are You Prepared for Windows 11/Server 2022?
Windows 11 is a free upgrade for anyone using Windows 10, as Microsoft is delivering this new update in phases. The plan is for all compatible PCs to have the opportunity to update to Windows 11 by the middle of 2022. While Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 through 2025, it's a good idea to learn about all of the changes to help you determine if it's worth making the switch.
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Through the course of collaboration with trusted third parties, including Mandiant, SonicWall has been made aware of threat actors actively targeting Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) products running unpatched and end-of-life (EOL) 8.x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials.
URGENT: In recent news over the weekend, a large Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) vendor has been hit with Ransomware. Not only has this attack affected several MSPs across the globe, but it has also trickled down to their clients.
The purpose of this message is to communicate that Network Access does not use any of the affected software, or any other software suites offered by Kaseya.
Ransomware attacks are a major IT security concern impacting a wide range of industries. Unfortunately, one of the most high-profile ransomware attacks occurred a couple of weeks ago against Colonial Pipeline, which accounts for almost half of the fuel along the east coast of the United States.
Ransomware attacks continue to pose significant risks against all types of businesses. These cybercriminals use a variety of methods to trick unsuspecting employees into downloading ransomware and encrypting valuable information. Understanding how to stay proactive against these threats is essential in keeping your business safe.
Ubiquiti is one of the leading vendors of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on the cloud. Unfortunately, Ubiquiti was the victim of a data breach that exposed confidential information from customer accounts. A whistleblower within the company accuses Ubiquiti of massively downplaying the incident to reduce the hit to their stock price.
Over 30,000 organizations across the United States are the victim of a hacking scheme involving a state-sponsored group from China. This aggressive espionage group focused on taking advantage of four zero-day vulnerabilities to exploit within Microsoft Exchange Server.
We are pleased to announce that Tanner Lashinsky will be joining the NAC Team as a Solutions Architect III.
He will play an active role in our technical efforts as we continue to build and improve upon our client infrastructure and help develop solutions from a technical perspective.
Looking at ways to harden your server infrastructure is critical due to the ever-growing number of cyber attacks in the workplace. Taking these proactive measures can significantly reduce downtime and help prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands.
Cyber threats are an all too common challenge for businesses of any size. A cybersecurity incident can happen to your company in many different ways, such as phishing scams, ransomware, malware, or software vulnerabilities. One way to stay proactive against these evolving threats is to conduct a cybersecurity assessment for your business.
