by Stephen Kennen | Jul 24, 2024 | Business Continuity, Network Security
On Friday July 19, 2024, a routine software update from CrowdStrike, a leading cyber security company, caused a major issue affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers. Proactive IT does not use CrowdStrike software, so our customer networks were not...
by Stephen Kennen | May 7, 2024 | Network Security
As described in a previous blog post, we have observed a concerning increase in successful phishing attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts that have MFA enabled and enforced. We have invested heavily in researching available options that will mitigate the risks posed...
by Stephen Kennen | Feb 22, 2024 | Network Security
We’ve observed a concerning rise in successful phishing attacks leading to compromised email accounts. Quite simply, the bad guys are getting more and more sophisticated. To protect your organization, it is important that you remain informed and vigilant. Here’s...
by Stephen Kennen | Jan 23, 2024 | Network Security
Last week, one of our clients experienced an interesting phishing scam. Our client was not the “target” – in fact, the scam targeted job applicants seeking a position at our client’s company. And the scam was perpetrated using publicly-available information – no...
by Stephen Kennen | Nov 16, 2023 | Network Security
Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal...
by Stephen Kennen | Sep 14, 2023 | Network Security
Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us...
