Rackspace Hosted Exchange outage was caused by ransomware

Rackspace has finally confirmed the cause of the ongoing outage of its Hosted Exchange service: it’s ransomware. “As you know, on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, we became aware of suspicious activity and immediately took proactive measures to … Continue reading Rackspace Hosted Exchange outage was caused by ransomware

Fake subscription invoices lead to corporate data theft and extortion

A threat actor dubbed Luna Moth has been leveraging social engineering and legitimate software to steal sensitive data and extort money from small and medium-size businesses. The group is eschewing the use of ransomware and instead relies on targeted e… Continue reading Fake subscription invoices lead to corporate data theft and extortion

The Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses in 2024

Small-business payroll software simplifies and streamlines in-house payroll. Learn about top payroll solutions like Gusto, OnPay and more. Continue reading The Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses in 2024

SSVC: Prioritization of vulnerability remediation according to CISA

Given that 2021 was a record year for new vulnerabilities published and threat actors became better at weaponizing vulnerabilities, timely and well-judged vulnerability prioritization and remediation are a goal all organizations should aspire to achiev… Continue reading SSVC: Prioritization of vulnerability remediation according to CISA

ConnectWise backup solutions open to RCE, patch ASAP!

ConnectWise has fixed a critical vulnerability in ConnectWise Recover and R1Soft Server Backup Manager that could allow attackers to achieve remote code exection (RCE) or access confidential data. The company advises users to patch as soon as possible,… Continue reading ConnectWise backup solutions open to RCE, patch ASAP!

Credential phishing attacks continue to exploit COVID-19 to target businesses

Recent phishing emails claim to offer a COVID-19 grant application from the SBA but are actually looking to capture banking details and other confidential data, says Inky.
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Cyber attackers view smaller organizations as easier targets

Attackers view smaller organizations as having fewer security protocols in place, therefore requiring less effort to compromise. This Help Net Security video showcases how compromise is significantly different for small businesses than for medium-sized… Continue reading Cyber attackers view smaller organizations as easier targets