Prabhleen Saini, on January 21, 2020
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows 7 reached end of life. What does this mean? Microsoft is no longer providing technical support, software patches, or security updates for Windows 7. If your firm is still running on Windows 7, you are probably questioning – what do I do now? Windows 7 will still work, however, it is strongly recommended to update your systems to the latest software, such as Windows 10, as soon as possible.
Prabhleen Saini, on January 9, 2020
2019 was yet another successful year of innovation and development here at Tabush Group. We launched a new service, continue to innovate Boxtop, and also provided meaningful industry insights. As we kick off 2020, we reflect on 2 topics that were the most popular and compelling to you.
Deborah Kaplan, on September 12, 2019
The vast majority of data breaches today are phishing attacks, occurring when a cybercriminal casts a broad net in the hopes of catching a small percentage of unsuspecting victims. In our last blog post, It’s Only Getting Worse, we describe both phishing and spear phishing tactics and why it is imperative for businesses to take precautions to protect themselves.
Morris Tabush, on August 15, 2019
Recently, a company called me to discuss concerns about their IT security. This company, based in the US but doing business with clients and vendors in many parts of the world, has been inundated with phishing emails. The difference here is that these phishing emails are not just generic ones that pretend to be Microsoft Office 365 or UPS trying to steal passwords, but rather, they are spear phishing. Spear phishing involves impersonating actual people associated with the company, like executives or vendors, in attempts to steal money or proprietary information. These schemes are becoming more and more common.
Deborah Kaplan, on July 18, 2019
Microsoft Office 365 is growing in popularity as one of the most professional and functional cloud software suites available. Microsoft estimates it is now being used by 1 in 5 business users, putting this cloud-based service on the radar of cybercriminals. The greatest popularity of Office 365 resides in the financial and professional services and manufacturing sectors, which are rich with potential plunder for these criminals.
Deborah Kaplan, on April 8, 2019
Last week it was revealed that Arizona Beverages, a large beverage supplier in the US, experienced a massive ransomware attack in March. Weeks later, the company is still struggling to recover from this attack.
Morris Tabush, on February 12, 2019
Most cloud providers have a huge vulnerability and it's up to businesses to close this big security gap. Sound scary? It is. But it does not have to be.
Morris Tabush, on November 6, 2018
Not long ago I read, “The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History,” an eye-opening article on Wired about a massive cyberattack that happened roughly a year ago in 2017. If you have 15 minutes, I highly recommend reading it. If you don't, then allow me to summarize: In 2017, NotPetya malware infected large companies such as Merck, Maersk, and others (companies with huge IT teams and thousands of employees), and literally brought their entire operations to a grinding halt for days, if not weeks, costing them upwards of $300 million in damages per company.
