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Archive for August, 2022

Large Scale Okta Phishing Campaign Targets Many Organizations

According to ongoing research by Group-IB, a massive phishing campaign is currently underway. This is a campaign that has impacted no less than 130 organizations across a broad range of industries. These ...

Healthcare Data Breach Exposes 1.3 Million Patients

Do you make use of the "MyChart" portal to refill prescriptions, contact your healthcare providers or make appointments? If so, you should know that recently, the healthcare giant Novant disclosed a data ...

LastPass Has Been Hacked

Using different passwords on every website and storing them in a secure password manager is a standard best practice in data security. It's generally good advice, but what happens when the makers ...

New Tools Available With Kali Linux 2022.3

Do you have the Kali Linux distribution running on one of the machines you own?  If you're not sure what that is, then you almost certainly don't.  Kali is a Linux distro ...

Microsoft Releases PoC Code For MacOS App Sandbox Vulnerability

MacOS features a powerful sandbox restriction that helps keep modern Apple computers safe by limiting how code can run on the system. Unfortunately, no system is bullet proof. There's a way that ...

Lenovo Models Affected By Medium Severity Vulnerabilities

If you own a Lenovo laptop, be aware that researchers at ESET have recently discovered a trio of bugs reported to Lenovo that could allow an attacker to disable security features and ...

Microsoft 365 Suggests Rollback After Issues From Update

Does your company use Microsoft 365?  If so, and you've noticed that your Office apps have begun to crash mysteriously and inexplicably, be aware that the latest update (build 15330.20298) is the ...

IoT Security With Microsoft Defender

The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen explosive growth in recent years. If you like, you can now build your own smart home with intelligent toasters, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators. They ...

Hackers Use VoIP Systems To Install PHP Web Shells

Security researchers at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, have been tracking the efforts of a massive campaign aimed at Elastix VoIP telephony servers. They are used by companies of ...

Google Experiences International Outage

"Just Google it."  You've probably heard that phrase a thousand times.  In fact, you may use it yourself on a regular basis. Unfortunately, Googling it wasn't possible recently.  The iconic search giant ...

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Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed

Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed

How often have you seen a company without an online presence? Your answer is likely, “Not very often.” Owners at[...]
Trust in Passwords Persists Despite AI Security Threats

Trust in Passwords Persists Despite AI Security Threats

How many passwords do you have? Or better yet, how many services or accounts do you have that require you[...]
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Tools for Advanced Phishing

Cybercriminals Exploit AI Tools for Advanced Phishing

Cybercriminals will stop at nothing in their quest to steal from innocent victims. AI tools have made launching successful attacks[...]

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Since 2010, Act Now Technologies has been a leading provider of IT support and consulting, focusing on small and medium sized businesses in Southern Florida. We have helped hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. We equip our clients with customized technology solutions for greater operational value and to reduce risk.

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