Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Beware of a New Twist on an Old Scam: Sextortion Emails with Photos of Your Home
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to make their scams more convincing, and a persistent email scam known as “sextortion” has taken a more personal turn. This scam, which falsely claims hackers have footage of you in compromising situations, has now added a...
How CPAs Should Handle a Microsoft 365 Breach
Essential Incident Response Guide for CPAs Accounting firms are high-value targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive financial data they handle. A breach in Microsoft 365 (M365) can compromise client information, disrupt operations, and damage your reputation....
When Sensitive Data is Exposed: Breaking Down the Breach
When Sensitive Data is Exposed Breaking Down the BreachWelcome to another edition of our “Breaking Down the Breach” series. In this case study, we explore a company that didn’t think it would be a prime target for a cyberattack—until it was. This breach serves as a...
CEO Compromise: Breaking Down the Breach
Welcome to the third edition of the “Breaking Down the Breach” series. Today, we’ll discuss a CEO who fell victim to a cyber-attack, highlighting that even the highest-ranking officials are not immune. This series underscores the importance of proactive cybersecurity...
Ransomware Attempt: Breaking Down The Breach
Welcome to the second edition of the "Breaking Down the Breach" series. Today, we'll discussa medium-sized company that never expected to be the target of a cyber-attack. This serieshighlights how many companies only focus on cybersecurity after an incident...
Wire Fraud: Breaking Down The Breach
This series delves into real-life cybersecurity incidents encountered by small businesses that never imagined they'd be targeted. We uncover the specific methods by which breaches occurred, what resulting consequences the business faced, and most importantly, what...
What Is a Ghost User?
Ghost users, commonly referred to as "ghost accounts," are active accounts tied to former employees on a corporate network. Despite their departure from the company, these accounts remain accessible, presenting security and operational challenges that organizations...
Microsoft Bulk Email
One of the more common non-technical questions we get from clients relates to methods and best practices for sending bulk emails. Most solutions require you to send emails using your organization's email domain which adds credibility but also comes with spam...
Cybersecurity Trends 2023
Over the past 2 months, we hosted client forums about the latest cybersecurity threats and how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to safeguarding your business. The cybersecurity trends for 2023 are optimizations of past threats. Join us as we navigate this...