Mercedes-Benz Confirms Data Breach If you own a Mercedes, recently test-drove one, or created an account on their website, be aware that the company has confirmed a significant data breach. The breach has affected more than 1.6 million account holders and highlights the critical importance of strong cybersecurity measures. This is not just a concern for automakers but for all...
Malwarebytes cybersecurity researchers have lately brought attention to a concerning trend in which malicious ads malware infection is used to enable ransomware assaults. Using the legitimacy of well-known applications, these cyberthreats pose as trustworthy advertisements to fool consumers into downloading dangerous malware to their devices. Recognizing the Danger of Malicious Software Advertisements These dishonest advertisements may show up when users...
SolarMarker Malware: A New Threat via PDFs The hackers behind SolarMarker malware PDFs have begun using an innovative and unexpected method of distributing their poisoned code. However, their strategy involves publishing PDF documents filled with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) keywords to boost the visibility of malicious websites that pose as Google Drive repositories but are, in fact, malware hubs. How...
Does your business rely on QNAP NAS storage devices? If so, be aware that the company recently issued an advisory, stating that an unknown group of hackers has begun targeting them specifically with ransomware attacks. The advisory reads, in part, as follows: "QNAP Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has found evidence that the ransomware may attack earlier versions of...
Hacks are evolving as cybercriminals become more sophisticated. Morgan Stanley data breach is the latest victim, with attackers stealing customer information. The breach happened when hackers exploited a vulnerability in an Accellion FTA server from Guidehouse, a third-party vendor that provides account maintenance services to Morgan Stanley. In May, Guidehouse informed Morgan Stanley about the breach. They reported that some customer...
Running a small business is no small feat. You must constantly improve your products and services, find ways to reach new customers, and get an edge on your competition. Juggling these tasks can impact your productivity without a little nudge from the right tech. The good news is that small business voice technology can help. This guide explains the numerous...
Take off your business owner hat for a second and think back to when you were on the fence about a company as a customer. How did you approach the uncertainty in your buying journey? If you’re like most customers, you scrolled to scour the review section for a genuine opinion from a person with prior experience. Don’t your customers...
Any business owner in the modern world already knows about phishing. It has been around for decades, as criminal “conman” practices use fraudulent emails or other written items to fool readers. People believe the document derives from a legitimate source, perhaps due to a copied letterhead or a realistic email address, so they follow the prompts to reveal credit card...
Is your browser updated? What about your company’s preferred browser? If not, your business, employees, and customers might be facing security vulnerabilities on its various operating systems. A Recent Example of Google Chrome V8’s Cybersecurity Vulnerability Affecting All Types of Businesses One recent zero-day security vulnerability serves as a great example of why your business may want to get on...
