Although job platforms and social networking sites work hard to combat fake listings, scammers consistently find new ways to bypass security measures. These fraudulent listings often go public, putting job seekers at serious risk. We reviewed 2,670 posts and comments…
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Top 10 Managed Service Providers in New Jersey for 2024
New Jersey, often seen as the corridor between New York and Philadelphia, is not only a strategic location for businesses but also a hub for technology services, including top Managed Service Providers. Managed Service Providers play a crucial role in…
Top 10 SentinelOne Competitors & Alternatives in 2024 [Features, Pricing & Reviews]
SentinelOne shines in endpoint detection and response, but EDR is just one piece of the in-depth defense puzzle. Choosing the right cybersecurity solution is key to safeguarding your systems. To fully protect your network, cloud, or email, you’ll need more…
New CUPS Vulnerability Can Amplify DDoS Attacks: Patch Now!
A newly discovered vulnerability in the open-source CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) printing system can be used by threat actors to launch DDoS attacks with a 600x amplification factor. Known as CVE-2024-47176, the security flaw in the cups-browsed daemon can…
The Complete Guide to PAM Tools, Features, And Techniques
Privileged access management is one of the most important topics in cybersecurity – yet it can be a minefield to get right. For hackers, elevated permissions are one of the absolute best ways to plan and execute a successful account.…
Admin Rights in Action: How Hackers Target Privileged Accounts
Admin rights are one of the most important and fundamental aspects of cybersecurity. Without elevated permissions, hackers will have a hard time stealing your data or disrupting your services. For that reason, they’re often trying to gain access to an…
Ransomware Attack Disrupts UMC Health System Activity
UMC Health System was hit by a ransomware attack at the end of September. The attack caused the healthcare institution to divert patients to other clinics. Initially, the healthcare provider was unable to process messages from the patient portal. Also,…
Test before patching. Windows update KB5043145 turns computers unstable
System Administrators warn that an optional Windows 11 update released on September 23rd creates issues for some computers. The cumulative update preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based systems brought new features for the Start menu, taskbar, and lock…
Why Is IT Forcing You to Patch Your Software? Understand the Importance of Patching
Most people today have at least some experience with patching. If you own a smartphone, you will be familiar with Android or iOS updates. Same goes with the apps on your phone. Whether you use banking, travel or social media…
Zen and the Art of Modern Patch Management: How to Eliminate Stress, Improve Security, and Streamline IT Operations
Patch management is stressful. In one of our Heimdal webinars, we ran a snap poll with sysadmins about how they find the patch management process. The results confirm what most of us already know: the vast majority (93%) have experienced…