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This Week in IT: Botnet, Google Chrome, Okta’s GitHub Hacked, ChatGPT

New botnet capabilities, an updated Google Chrome release schedule, an Okta security incident and more ChatGPT highlight this week's IT news.

December 22, 2022 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 discovers new botnet capabilities Microsoft […]

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FBI: Beware of Search Engine Ads

Cybercriminals are using search engine ads to deploy malware and steal credentials, FBI says in new warning.

December 21, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The FBI is urging organizations and their end users to be careful when using search engines as cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to fake websites designed to steal credentials and deploy ransomware. According to a public service announcement from the FBI, cybercriminals have been buying advertisements that […]

The Metaverse Presents Opportunity, but Also Security Risks

The metaverse is emerging as a valuable new business and consumer tool, but it also comes with a new set of security concerns.

December 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The metaverse is emerging as a new technology that both consumers and businesses see as valuable for communication, collaboration, enhanced services, entertainment and real estate, but those hopes also come with the same security concerns any IT professionals have about a new technology. Nearly 70% of organizations are planning to do business in the metaverse […]

How To Protect Your Organization from Cyberattacks Before The Holidays

IT and security pros should take extra steps to protect their organization from cyberattacks this holiday season, White House, CISA urge.

December 19, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: This article was originally published last year, but the main points are still relevant today as we head into another holiday break. Review these tips and recommendations to keep your organization safe and secure this year. With the holidays approaching, federal officials are again warning organizations of all sizes to be on the […]

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Proofpoint to Acquire ITDR Company Illusive

Proofpoint's move to acquire Illusive will enhance its threat and information protection platforms for a more unified solution.

December 13, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Proofpoint Inc., the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based cybersecurity and compliance company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Illusive, the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) company. The acquisition is expected to close by January 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. The cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Proofpoint says it will […]

HP: Archive File Format Use Among Hackers on the Rise

Archive files such as ZIP and RAR files are the file type of choice for malware delivery, according to a new report from HP Wolf Security.

December 5, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Office files are no longer the most common file type for delivering malware, as archive file formats such as ZIP and RAR files are the file type of choice for threat actors to deliver malware, according to a new report from HP Wolf Security. The findings come from a quarterly report from HP’s endpoint security […]

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SMBs Are Struggling With Cloud Security

While cloud computing is helping organizations modernize operations and be more agile, cloud technology is also introducing new threats.

November 29, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While cloud computing is helping organizations modernize their operations and be more agile, cloud technology is also introducing new threats, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos. The U.K.-based cybersecurity service company published results of a recent survey of IT professionals at small and mid-size organizations, finding that 56% of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) users saw an increase in […]

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State of Arizona Selects Tanium Converged Endpoint Management for Statewide Cyber Readiness Program

With ransomware attacks accelerating on state, local and tribal entities, the state of Arizona turns to endpoint management solution provider Tanium.

November 21, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The state of Arizona has chosen Tanium, the Kirkland, Wash.-based converged endpoint management (XEM) platform to protect citizens’ sensitive and confidential data across its 100+ agencies, 15 counties, 91 cities, 230 K12 districts and 22 tribal nations. The Arizona Department of Homeland Security provides strategic direction and access to federal homeland security resources. It also […]

This Week in IT: SQL Server 2022, Teams Licenses, Tech Jobs, Cyberattacks

New Microsoft products and licenses, a tech job posting optimizer and new cyberattack trends highlight this week's IT news.

November 17, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

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Dell Adds New Multi-cloud Data Protection and Security Offerings

Dell's new PowerProtect Manager Appliance and other innovations are designed to help customers improve operational security and resiliency.