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My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 184: Log4J’s Persistence

Bob Rudis, VP of data science for GreyNoise Intelligence, joins the podcast to talk about the persistence of the Log4J vulnerability.

January 26, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

On this episode of the My TechDecisions Podcast, we speak with Bob Rudis, vice president of data science for GreyNoise Intelligence, about why the Log4J vulnerability discovered in December 2021 will persist for many years to come. In a new report from GreyNoise Intelligence, the company says the full scope of attacks involving the vulnerability […]

Cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, cyber threats

This K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Offers Useful Guidance for School IT Professionals

The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has released a report to help keep K-12 organizations secure.

January 25, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In an effort to help protect K-12 educational institutions from an increasing rate of cyberattacks, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new report with recommendations and resource to help K-12 IT professionals address their plentiful security risks. CISA’s new report, “Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 organizations from Cybersecurity […]

BlackBerry: Cyberattacks Are Being Launched Once Every Minute

Threat actors are evolving to target a wide variety of systems and infrastructure, BlackBerry says in a new report.

January 25, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new report from BlackBerry reveals that threat actors are launching an attack about once every minute, with the resurgence of the Emotet botnet, phishing attacks and infostealers dominating the attack landscape. The Ontario-based intelligent security software and services provider’s first Global Intelligence Report on the fourth quarter of 2022 find that the company’s AI-driven […]

FDA to Regulate Medical Device Cybersecurity

A new law requires manufacturers of medical devices to ensure that their equipment and related systems are cybersecure.

January 19, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

For years now, healthcare providers have been struggling with the cybersecurity issues posed by medical devices. One study released in December found that internet-connected medical devices have a 24% greater risk for cyberattacks. However, a new federal law passed late last year offers some relief. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has the authority and $5 […]

Beyond Identity Receives FIDO2 Certification

Beyond Identity says it has received FIDO2 certification and can help companies adopt standards-based passwordless authentication.

January 13, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Passwordless technology and phishing-resistant multifactor authentication provider Beyond Identity says it has received FIDO2 certification and can help companies adopt standards-based passwordless authentication. FIDO2, developed by the FIDO Alliance, is a more secure standard that enables users to leverage common devices to easily authenticate online services in both mobile and desktop environments. The FIDO Alliance […]

IT news, This Week in it, Microsoft, Google, Gmail, ISE 2023,

This Week in IT: Microsoft 365, PC Market, FAA Outage, AI

New Microsoft 365 plans, a declining PC market, FAA IT issues and new AI tools from Microsoft and Google highlight this week's IT news.

January 12, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 Basic for […]

January 2023 Patch Tuesday: Nearly 100 Bugs, One Actively Exploited

Microsoft releases fixes for 98 security vulnerabilities for its January 2023 Patch Tuesday release, including one under active exploitation.

January 10, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IT administrators are starting 2023 with a busy January Patch Tuesday, as Microsoft has released fixes for nearly 100 vulnerabilities, including 11 rated critical and one under active attack. According to security researchers, the 98 vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s security update from Microsoft is the largest the company has issued in a January for […]

That Didn’t Take Long: Hackers Are Beginning to Leverage ChatGPT

Hackers are beginning to explore how to incorporate ChatGPT into their hacking activities, according to Check Point Software.

January 9, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

OpenAI’s conversational AI chatbot ChatGPT has captured the attention of the tech industry, with the technology already helping IT professionals and developers create scripts and write code via a free preview. The use cases extend to essentially replacing or adding to search engines to help create a more engaging experience for users looking for information. […]

Expect ‘Headline-grabbing’ Log4j Attacks in 2023

Log4j bug will continue to be a critical issue for IT professionals in 2023, according to GreyNoise.

January 4, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Organizations should expect to see continued cyberattacks leveraging the Log4Shell vulnerability in 2023, cybersecurity company GreyNoise Intelligence says in a new report. The Washington, D.C.-based internet scanning traffic analysis firm’s recently released report, the 2022 Mass Exploitation Report, dives deep into the most significant threat detection events of the past year, including touching on CISA’s […]

Our Top IT Stories From 2022

Hybrid work, cybersecurity, cloud computing, recession, and new products and services highlight this year's top IT stories.

December 29, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

2022 was a very busy year for IT professionals as they grappled with new trends, technologies, tools, workplace models, cyberattacks and more while they helped their organization remain productive and secure. We looked back at our coverage to find common trends in our content to bring you our top 10 stories from this past year. […]