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Relax — There Was No Large-Scale DDoS Attack

Yes, some services were down simultaneously for some reason yesterday, but it wasn’t because of a massive DDoS attack, cybersecurity experts say.

June 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you aren’t a cybersecurity expert, then don’t believe everything that hacktivist group Anonymous posts on Twitter. Yes, some services were down simultaneously for some reason yesterday, but it wasn’t because of a single coordinated DDoS attack, according to cybersecurity experts. Early yesterday, people across the U.S. were posting to social media that they weren’t […]

Zoom’s Planned End-to-End Encryption Won’t Be Available for Free Users

Zoom is developing end-to-end encryption for the videoconferencing platform, but that feature won't be available for free users.

June 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom is working on end-to-end encryption as it hopes to become the first major videoconferencing platform to offer the feature and help keep organizations secure. However, that will start and stop with paid users, CEO Eric Yuan said in an earnings call with investors earlier this month. According to Yuan, the company doesn’t want to […]

Hidden speakers from AtlasIED & their cover prevent dust from passing into clean environments, ideal in hospitals where such a feature may be critical.

June 12, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

A new accessory for AtlasIED hidden speakers blocks dust and other particles from entering a room through speaker grilles. Available as a separate cover (SHS-CVR) or included with AtlasIED’s SHS strategically hidden speaker (SHS-6T2CVR), the durable rubber cover offers a simple, affordable solution for any environment where clean air quality is of paramount importance, such […]

Aging University Surveillance System Aided by IDIS

University needed minimal training for security officers and minimal maintenance charges, so they went with IDIS to improve an aging surveillance system.

June 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

A power surge had disabled over 30 surveillance system cameras at Newman University. Officials realized it was time to think about the future. To find a solution, campus security officials enlisted the help of Unison Integrated Technology, a CCTV installation and maintenance company. Since the school works with contract security, they were searching for an easy-to-use solution. “We […]

Microsoft Issues Fixes for 129 Vulnerabilities in Patch Tuesday Release

Microsoft has released fixes for 129 vulnerabilities in what was some are calling the largest patch Tuesday in the history of the Windows operating system.

June 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released fixes for 129 vulnerabilities in what was some are calling the largest patch Tuesday in the history of the Windows operating system. However, none of the bugs addressed in this months’ updates are known to have been exploited or known prior to the release, but there are some that warrant special attention […]

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Recent Data Breaches: Where, Why, and How They Happen

Attacks on K-12, university, and especially healthcare data have increased in 2020. We examine the surge in recent data breaches and how they happen.

June 3, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

We have reported on data breaches more in 2020 than in previous years. If you’re a regular visitor to this site, you may have read those stories already. But colleagues at our sister brand, Campus Safety, have reported more on the topic in recent weeks, too. Healthcare facilities are prime targets for hackers Many of […]

Managing from Home: 5 Tips for Business Leaders

As a leader, it is important that you manage from home in an effective way. Here are five tips to help you lead your remote team.

May 28, 2020 Anthony Berticelli Leave a Comment

Most are now familiar with working from home – but what if you’re a manager? As a leader, it is important that you manage from home in an effective way. Here are five tips to help you lead your remote team. 1) Video — All the Time, Every Time As I write this article, I […]

Another College Ransomware Attack Strikes Michigan State

NetWalker ransomware gang says they will leak stolen server files if MSU officials do not pay an as-yet undisclosed ransom.

May 28, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Colleges and universities have been the targets of a series of ransomware attacks this year, many of which perpetrated by the NetWalker (Mailto) ransomware gang. Their latest target, Michigan State University, has been issued a week to pay up. According to ZDNet, the gang has threatened to leak stolen documents from the university’s network. More from […]

NEC UNIVERGE BLUE, CONNECT Now Generally Available in U.S.

NEC has announced the U.S. general availability of NEC UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT and NEC UNIVERGE BLUE ENGAGE, new cloud-based UCaaS and CCaaS platforms.

May 27, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

NEC has announced the U.S. general availability of NEC UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT and NEC UNIVERGE BLUE ENGAGE, cloud-based unified communications, collaboration and contact center solutions that come as a product of NEC’s partnership with cloud-based communications provider Intermedia. The general availability comes four weeks after the companies announced the global strategic partnership that are built […]

Lessons Learned: Advice for Those Seeking Careers in Technology

The story and lessons learned by a woman in technology: this developer and podcaster shares her advice for those seeking workin the field.

May 27, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Saron Yitbarek, founder of CodeNewbie, never thought she’d break into the technology field, she told viewers of the virtual Red Hat Summit a few weeks ago. She was sharing her story as a woman in technology — a fact that still stands out in a field dominated by men. The story and advice she shared […]