Ransomware is a risk for all businesses. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom payment to regain access. Many companies have paid the ransom, but unfortunately, even if the ransom is paid, there is no guarantee that the hackers will provide the decryption key or that the….
What is Lateral Movement and Why Does it Matter?
In cybersecurity, lateral movement refers to techniques used by attackers to move within a network after initially compromising a single system. This can include techniques such as using stolen credentials to access other systems, exploiting vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, and using remote administration tools. The goal of lateral movement is typically to gain access to….
Cybersecurity Tools: EDR vs MDR vs XDR
Let’s Clear Up Common Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Tools The intended audience of this blog includes business owners, executives, IT managers, IT engineers and those curiously interested in IT. We seek to provide you with the latest IT knowledge and insights from our behind-the-scenes experience. We provide this information to help you manage the specific costs and risks of IT in your business. In our world today, data is our most valuable resource. Your organization’s….
Enabling Windows Advanced Logging Features to Compliment SIEM
Microsoft Windows Operating System is by far the leader in corporate enterprises for market share, so with so many organizations using the Windows OS, it is worth exploring what opportunities exist to get more value from features that are already built-in and available. One of the most common configuration options available that is often….
Google patches another exploited Chrome zero-day vulnerability
Approximately three days ago, Google announced that they had released an emergency patch for a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability within their browser. Zero-day bug (CVE-2022-1096) affects Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers including Microsoft Edge on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Per Google, this newly discovered bug was already being exploited in the wild. Due to….