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Microsoft, McAfee, Others Form Ransomware Task Force

Microsoft and McAfee headline a coalition of tech and security organizations that joined the Ransomware Task Force in response to increasing attacks.

December 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A coalition of tech and cybersecurity companies are launching a new Ransomware Task Force in a bid to combine resources, expertise, and tools to help the IT community prevent and respond to ransomware attacks. The Institute of Security and Technology (IST) announced the news Monday in partnership with 18 organizations, including Microsoft, McAfee, Citrix and […]

Why The IT Community Should Be Concerned About The SolarWinds Hack

There is still much we're learning about the SolarWinds hack, but one thing is clear: the IT security community got outplayed.

December 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

It’s being called the most devastating cyber attack on the U.S., and there’s still so much we don’t know about the SolarWinds supply chain hack, how attackers were able to compromise one of the software leaders in the IT space, what other tools could be compromised and just how much damage has been done to […]

NTT Research says organizations are no more prepared for disaster than the pandemic

IBM, Salesforce Announce Integration Of Health, COVID-19 Solutions

The integration of the IBM Digital Health Pass with the Salesforce Work.com Workplace Command Center is designed to help businesses reopen safely.

December 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IBM and Salesforce are partnering to help organizations return to work by verifying the health and COVID-19 vaccination status of employees while preserving privacy in a new integration solution. The end product is the integration of the IBM Digital Health Pass with the Salesforce Work.com Workplace Command Center, which is designed to give customers one […]

FeverWarn, a system which measures temps through fists, now allows data to be captured and can be integrated into a third-party IT system.

December 21, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

A private Cloud device has been announced for thermal scanning and temperature scanning system FeverWarn. FeverWarn, an IoT-based system, is said to measure temperatures of individuals through their fist in one second or less. Users place their fists under the scanner, and by detecting infrared radiation energy and wavelength distribution, they will get either a […]

Researchers Discover Other Malware In SolarWinds Product

Security researchers believe they've found other malware unrelated to the supply chain compromise in SolarWinds' Orion platform.

December 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft and other security researchers has discovered additional malware that also affects the SolarWinds Orion platform, the company posted in a security blog late Friday. The news came just days after security researchers disclosed a massive hacking campaign utilizing the same IT management software from SolarWinds that so far has impacted several high-profile U.S. government […]

A Coronavirus Vaccine is Being Shipped: Here are the Top Issues

A number of coronavirus vaccine issues are popping up at campuses & organizations as they are faced with addressing rollout challenges.

December 18, 2020 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

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.

December 17, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

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.

December 17, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

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.

December 17, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

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: […]

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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.

December 17, 2020 Scott Normand Leave a Comment

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 […]