Cybersecurity
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Case Study: How a Small Bakery Lost Its Recipe — and Customer Data
The Incident In mid-2024, “Flour Power,” a small bakery in Wisconsin, fell victim to a data breach. The owners had just implemented a new online ordering system. The system made it easy for customers to place orders and pay online, but it also made things easy for attackers.
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New Cybersecurity Rules to Protect Sensitive US Data
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is rolling out strict new security rules for critical sectors to prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. Recent cyberattacks have exposed major vulnerabilities, making these changes urgent and necessary. Here’s what you need to know.
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How AI-Powered Firewalls Revolutionize Threat Detection and Prevention
Let’s face it—traditional firewalls have always been a bit like bouncers at a nightclub. They’re great at keeping out the obvious troublemakers, like malware and shady IP addresses. But when it comes to more sophisticated threats, they’re often out of their depth. Enter AI-powered firewalls: the new and improved security guards of the digital world.
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Microsoft’s Latest NTLM Security Fixes: Keeping Hackers on Their Toes
Microsoft has rolled out new protections to counter NTLM relay attacks. These changes tighten the security of an old authentication protocol that, let’s face it, is still hanging around like that one office chair no one wants to replace.
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Affordable Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs: Balancing Cost and Protection
Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the challenge is balancing tight budgets with the need for robust protection. Cyber threats are growing in sophistication, and SMBs often lack the resources to invest in enterprise-level solutions. Thankfully, there are affordable options that can offer reliable protection without draining…
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AuthQuake: How Attackers Bypassed Microsoft’s MFA with Ease
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical flaw in Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) system. The vulnerability, called AuthQuake, allowed attackers to bypass MFA protections and access accounts without much effort.
