According to Microsoft, it has identified more than 40 victims of the wide-ranging SolarWinds Orion supply chain compromise that were breached further by hackers believed to be backed by a foreign state-backed entity. In a blog post, Microsoft said 44% of the 40-plus entities that were further breached by hackers in the large-scale attack are […]
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A number of coronavirus vaccine issues are popping up at campuses & organizations as they are faced with addressing rollout challenges.
The first coronavirus vaccine shipments are scheduled this week, but with the shipments comes a whole host of logistics, security, and privacy issues, as well as a hesitancy by some Americans to get vaccinated. Here’s a brief overview of the various issues: Logistics & Hospital Security Really cold freezers are needed by the hospitals and […]
Malicious Browser Extensions Downloaded More Than 3 Million Times, Cybersecurity Firm Says
According to cybersecurity researchers, 28 browser extensions on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome contain malicious code that compromises devices.
According to cybersecurity researchers, 28 browser extensions on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome contain malware, and they’ve been downloaded by more than three million people. In a blog post, cybersecurity firm Avast said it has analyzed 28 malicious browser extensions after a group of Czech researchers identified the threat and found extensions to contain malware. […]
CISA: SolarWinds Likely Not The Only Supply Chain Compromise in Massive Hack
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency believes there are other IT supply chain compromises in addition to SolarWinds' Orion Platform.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is aware of other attack methods on the IT supply chain in addition to known malware that infected SolarWinds’ Orion IT management platform. In an alert issued Thursday, the agency said it “has evidence of additional initial access vectors, other than the SolarWinds Orion platform; however these are […]
Asthma Monitoring Technology Uses the OTHER Thing Asthmatics Typically Carry: A Smartphone
Newly-developed asthma monitoring technology captures user respiratory data while they sleep to provide detailed reports in the morning.
People with asthma typically carry their inhaler with them wherever they go – but if they’re keen on modern asthma monitoring technology, then they’ll also be sure to carry their smartphone. The Asthma Guardian by Resmonics is a system to help asthmatics gain more control over their condition. According to a recent Tech Acute report: […]
Finding Integrators Who Understand Work from Home Technology Needs
With work from home technology needs evolving by the month, IT directors need to choose tech installers who have kept up with the times.
The economy-shaking events of 2020 have forced business owners around the country to constantly adapt to shifting local health guidance, major changes in consumer behavior and spending, and an uncertain timeline for a return to ‘normal’ business operations. Work from home technology needs have stolen the spotlight, and will likely continue to do so until a […]
Have You Ever Used Your Technology Skills to Create Displays?
If you have ever used your technology skills to create a home holiday display or something for the office, we want to see your best festive work!
An electronic wreath, intense flashing lights, large blow-ups which can talk…holiday displays are getting more and more intense by the year, and that’s just among the ones I’ve seen in my neighborhood! I know yard decorations have been around longer than the information technology industry, but lately, it seems like they’re getting incredibly intricate, large, […]
QSC, Microsoft Partner On Teams Room Solution Package
QSC has announced a new room solution package for Microsoft Teams that includes all necessary hardware certified for Teams.
QSC today announced new QSC Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams, which deliver “all AV elements of the room including compute, audio, video and room control in a package certified for Teams and geared for IT departments to scale Teams Rooms deployments,” according to the joint announcement. As part of this offering, QSC is also announcing […]
What We Know About The Massive Hack of SolarWinds’ IT Management Platform
The tech community and end users are still reeling from the massive hack of SolarWinds’ Orion platform. Here's what we know so far.
The tech community is still reeling from the massive hack of SolarWinds’ Orion platform that resulted in the compromise of several U.S. government networks and reportedly thousands of other SolarWinds customers. According to public filings, news reports and the company’s own disclosures, here is what we’ve learned since news of the highly sophisticated attack was […]
9 Technology Products to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread in the Workplace
A widespread vaccine is still months away, so here are some technology products which can help make workplaces safer & mobile workforces more efficient.
While we’re all feeling uplifted by the fact that a COVID-19 vaccination is on the horizon, businesses are still in need of solutions to help contain the spread before a full vaccine rollout takes place a few months from now. This is especially true as mobile workforces become hybrid, with some returning to the office […]
