Unencrypted E-mail: Number One Reason for Data Breach
“You’ve Got Mail!”—But Who Else Does? In 1998, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starred in the romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail. Back then, the chime of a new message was […]
Your Vacation Out-of-Office Reply Is a Hacker’s Dream — Here’s How to Fix It
You’re heading out for a well-earned break. You set your auto-reply and move on. “I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, contact [coworker’s name and email].” Seems […]
Windows Web Hosts Scrambling to Update ASP.NET Early in 2025
ATTENTION: Support for .NET 6.0 was depreciated on November 12, 2024. .NET and .NET Core official support policy In the fast-paced world of business on the interwebs, no one wants […]
Mac Malware Mayhem Hits 100 Million Apple Users
Urgent Threat Intel: Malware Hits macOS This alert has shockingly not appeared on any major TV news networks. Many Apple users think they’re safe just because they use Apple products […]
Domain Renewal Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Costly Fake Renewals
“A fool and his money are soon parted.” — This old adage rings especially true when it comes to the latest wave of scams targeting business owners who simply want […]
CrowdStrike Outage Wreaks Havoc Across Globe
Matrixforce does not utilize CrowdStrike and no clients have reported any issues worldwide. Global Catastrophe In a shocking turn of events, a recent update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has caused […]
Protect Yourself While Traveling: Lessons from Omni Hotels & Resorts Cyber-Attack
Omni Hotels & Resorts recently fell victim to a cyber-attack, causing a complete IT system shutdown and widespread operational disruptions. The organization swiftly responded by isolating the issue and taking […]
Password Recommendations: Practical Business Tips
BOTTOM LINE: Your main applications will dictate password requirements and policy. Every few years the National Institute of Standards and Technology publishes research on passwords with the latest guideline (not […]
Microsoft Authenticator App Preferred Two-Factor Security
Starting July 7, 2023, Microsoft Authenticator App was enabled as the system preferred Microsoft Online Services two-factor login. Improved Privacy and Security, Less Cost, and Fewer Problems Although it may […]