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Reduce Internet Attack Surfaces That Are Visible To Anyone On Web-Based Search Platforms.
While zero-day attacks draw the most attention, frequently less-complex exposures to both cyber and physical security are missed. CISA has developed a How-to Guide to help you assess your IoT/IIOT – all of your Internet-connected computers and industrial devices – and take risk mitigation steps.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Reaches End Of Support In October.
On October 10, Microsoft announced it will stop providing support and security updates for Server 2012 R2. As cyberattacks become more frequent and sophisticated, outdated operating systems allow a larger attack vector and place your business at great risk.
When Is It Time To Work With An MSP. Here Are Four Points To Consider
The decision to hire an MSP can vary widely depending on a number of factors. It's important for business owners to carefully assess their IT needs and to understand the role that an MSP can play in helping them meet those needs.
5 Tips How To Avoid Ransomware
With Its Own Ecosystem And Growing Industry Ransomware Continues To Evade Security Measures. Malware experts warn of the uphill battle against ransomware attacks as the industry continues to grow and diversify. Over the last five years, ransomware has become increasingly organized evolving into an entire industry, becoming a sustainable and profitable business.
Rackspace Continues To Experience Email Outages
If you're a business owner who has been affected by the Rackspace outage, don't worry - we can help. We will assist in migrating your email from Rackspace to Microsoft 365. Migrating email to Microsoft 365 takes planning and a thorough understanding of the process to assure email is not lost in transit. Our team at Ambit IT, LLC has the experience and expertise to make sure your email migration is done correctly and efficiently.
Fake Subscription Invoices
Beware of fake subscription invoices – they could lead to data theft and extortion. A hacker group known as Luna Moth has been using social engineering and trusted software to steal sensitive data and extort money from small businesses. The group has chosen not to use ransomware, instead focusing on targeted employees who call a phone number and are convinced by the attackers to install a trusted remote access tool.
King of Malware Emotet Is Back
Emotet malware is one of the most dangerous types of malware out there. It's a type of malware that's constantly evolving, and it's become very good at evading detection. Emotet is typically spread through phishing emails, the latest threat found in Excel attachments, and it can quickly spread throughout an entire network once it's been introduced. Here are some of the risks associated with Emotet malware.
Deepfakes, How To Spot Them And Steps To Protect Yourself.
With today’s technology, any object or person in an image or video can be replaced with a similar one if they have enough basic characteristics in common.
Need Help Implementing Cybersecurity Practices?
CISA’s Cyber Essentials is a guide for leaders of small businesses to develop an actionable understanding of where to start implementing organizational cybersecurity practices.
New Malware Disguised as Zoom Application
Threat actors have created fake Zoom sites to infect people with malware disguised as Zoom’s legitimate application, using these sites as a vehicle for spreading malware.
Ultimate Guideline Against Holiday Scams
Keep in mind, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
What Does Ambit-IT Do as a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
What Does Ambit-IT Do as a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In short, we act as an extension of your business by keeping your IT infrastructure running without disruptions to productivity.
5 Important Reasons Why You Need Patch Management
5 Important Reasons Why You Need Patch Management
Increasing Threats Found Attacking Managed Service Providers (MSPs) & This is Your Defense Guideline.
The joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) observe an increase in malicious cyber activity targeting Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and expect this trend to continue.
Google Chrome Patches the New Zero-Day Flaw and Here is What You Need to Do Now.
Google Chrome is the world’s #1 internet browser with a global market share of 64.91%. Chances are you and everyone you know are using Google Chrome which places you at a greater risk.
Do you need help with IT? Probably more than you think.
Small business owners, if you aren’t sure whether your business needs an IT, you are not alone. In a recent poll, over 41% of executives don’t think their security initiatives have kept up with digital transformation. Every business has its share of information technology (IT) challenges, which range from losing
Cyber Security Framework for Small Businesses
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The cybersecurity Framework is organized by five key Functions – Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover…
MITM Attacks - Is Your Inbox Secure?
Man In The Middle (MITM) attacks are sophisticated and difficult to detect. Until recently, MITM attacks were mainly carried out on large corporations. With the recent introduction of RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) contributing to the distribution of phishing kits, the attacks happen more frequently and now include SMBs.
Bad Actors Exploit Two Popular Apps - Adobe & Micosoft Word
Adobe and Microsoft Word are two of the most popular business apps available for business and personal use. As people become more informed of the risks of opening malicious Microsoft Office attachments, it's worrying as researchers recently illustrated how PDFs are being used as a transport for Word documents to trick users and spread a keylogger exploit…
Antivirus vs EDR - Are You At Risk?
Do you still use antivirus software or maybe haven't worried about it since updating the 30-day pre-installed trial that came with your computer? If you're uncertain now more than ever is a good time to check how well you're protected…