RESEARCH
The Backdoor Microsoft Won’t Talk About—And Why It’s Already Wide Open
You didn’t ask for this. But here we are. Hidden in plain sight, buried deep inside Microsoft Entra ID, lies a backdoor so dangerous it might as well come with a sign that says, “Hack Me.” This isn’t fearmongering. It’s ...
Cyber Compliance
What If the IRS Stopped Auditing You? Would You Roll the Dice?
Let’s be honest. If the IRS packed up their briefcases and decided to stop auditing tomorrow… would you get a little “creative” with your taxes? Would you push the edge just a little more than you used to? Maybe skip ...
Why Your GRC Investment Is Doomed (And What to Do Instead)
Let me guess: you’ve finally pulled the trigger on a shiny new GRC platform. You’ve got dashboards, policy templates, user roles, workflows… and a sinking feeling in your gut that this whole compliance thing is going to fall apart in ...
If You’re an MSP and You’re Ignoring Compliance, You’re One Breach Away from Becoming a Headline
You ever watch someone walk straight into oncoming traffic? That’s what it feels like watching MSPs ignore their compliance obligations. They think because their clients are the ones with HIPAA or FTC Safeguards rules on their backs, they’re safe. Like ...
Cyber Liability
The Backdoor Microsoft Won’t Talk About—And Why It’s Already Wide Open
You didn’t ask for this. But here we are. Hidden in plain sight, buried deep inside Microsoft Entra ID, lies a backdoor so dangerous it might as well come with a sign that says, “Hack Me.” This isn’t fearmongering. It’s ...
If You Think Getting Risk Acceptance Signed Is “Adversarial”—You’re doing it wrong
I’ve heard it more times than I can count. “I don’t like making my clients sign risk acceptance documents. It feels ...
Shame. The Most Underrated Security Tool in Your Business
It’s 3:17 AM in Tokyo. The city is asleep. I’m not. Jet lag has me wandering quiet streets, watching the world work without me—and wondering how security works when no one’s looking. Here’s what I’ve noticed: There are no fences. ...
Insurance & MSP Liability
You’re Not Insured. You’re Just Hopeful.
So there I am, wrapping up a conference session—over 1,000 MSPs in the building—and one guy comes up clutching a fresh copy of Standardized like it’s a fire extinguisher in a server room. He’s nodding along, clearly rattled in all ...
Your MSP Carries More Risk Than a Magazine Stand—and That’s a Problem
Let’s talk about airport gift shops for a minute. You know the ones—tiny kiosks with $14 neck pillows, expired jerky, and three copies of Men’s Health no one’s ever going to read. Now, tell me—how much sensitive data do you ...
If You Don’t Own the Security Stack, You’ll Be Replaced
There’s a quiet shift happening in the cyber insurance world—and if you’re not talking to your clients about it, someone else is. That someone is their insurance provider. And they’re not just selling policies anymore. They’re selling cybersecurity solutions too. ...
More Articles
Payment Protection And Stimulus Programs Are Being Used By Scammers
Just about everyone in the country has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. That is why the government is sending relief via the Payment Protection Program, the stimulus program, and other programs. ...
Microsoft’s Edge Browser To Release New Features
Microsoft recently re-reinvented its web browser. After finally giving up on bug-plagued Internet Explorer, the company introduced Microsoft Edge, which it hoped would take the internet community by storm. When that didn't ...
Google Is Adding Verification Policy For Online Ads
Recently, Google announced they were making some important changes to their rules governing online ads. They're adding verifications that they normally reserve for political advertisements,. This step is in a bid to ...
Microsoft Stopped Hackers Using GIFs To Access User Data
Microsoft Teams (which is the company's Enterprise chat app) isn't all business. Like most other chat apps, it allows those who use it to send amusing animated Gif images. Unfortunately, that proved ...
Another Text Bug Could Crash Your iPhone
The more things change, the more they stay the same. When Apple released iOS 11 a few years back, the company had a serious issue revolving around text messages and foreign language ...
Trickbot Leads The Pack In COVID-19 Malware
Recently, security companies all over the world have seen a surge in spam, hacking, and scam campaigns that are taking advantage of the fear and confusion surrounding the global pandemic. They're using ...
Some Smart WiFi Linksys Routers May Need A Password Reset
If you have a home network, odds are good that you use a Linksys router. In fact, it's a brand that a great many small and medium sized businesses rely on as ...
Agent Tesla Malware Steals WiFi Passwords From Infected Users
A few new variants of the Agent Tesla info-stealer malware have been spotted in the wild and should be on your radar if they're not already. The new variants are more dangerous ...
Gmail Blocks Millions Of COVID-19 Phishing Emails Daily
Google's popular Gmail service has been busy. In a typical day, the company's email system blocks more than a hundred million phishing emails. During the last week alone, the company reports that ...
Hackers Stopped With Help of Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) recently played an instrumental role in taking down a botnet made up of more than 400,000 devices. A botnet is a tool that hackers use to invade ...
Apple Announced A New Low-Priced iPhone
Rumors have been swirling for months about Apple and the possibility that they'll release a successor to their iPhone SE. Recently, the company put a pin in all the speculation and unveiled ...
Beware Of Phishing Emails Appearing As From The Federal Government
The Digital Security firm Inky reports that they've discovered a new, disturbing phishing campaign you should be aware of. The company has spotted a disturbing number of scam emails purporting to be ...
