by Adam Siemienski | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
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Don’t Be Fooled !
I want to give a prime example of a specific type of phishing email that may have you pondering, “There’s no link in the email so probably not phishing, and I don’t want to be charged for something I don’t use so I should give them a call since I don’t exactly know what this is about.” Or something like that. Take a look:
Dear Client,
We’re delighted that you’ve chosen to work with Geek Solutions once more.
Your Geek Solutions Computer Annual Maintenance Services (Account Id: 79648348) will expire on August 11, 2021, as a reminder. We processed the contract for automatic renewal on August 12, 2021, as specified in the contract. As a result, your approved bank account has been charged $199.99. These charges will reflect in your bank account within 24 hours.
You can reach us by phone at +1(626) 489-2521 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., as well as 6 p.m. Please contact us if you need to change or cancel your subscription.
Best wishes,
Team Geek Solutions
+1(626) 489-2521
Well this is what you’d classify as a pre-vishing email! Vishing is when a bad actor will use a phone conversation (“V” for voice) to attempt to steal information from you. If you were to call the number, they’d start by asking for your name and number, then the account ID (to make it all sound official), then they’ll tell you your account was charged. When you mention you don’t know what it’s about, they’ll ask for your bank account number—or possibly the FIRST so-many numbers if they’ve come upon stolen information that already contained the last so-many digits—and after you mistakenly give it to them and other information you’ve already surrendered…you can guess what could happen next. Don’t’ be fooled!
And as always, Think Before You Click or Call!
Thank you, and if there are any questions, please let us know, by forwarding this email to [email protected] or calling our office at (330) 441-4426.
Have a great day and thank you for giving us the privilege of serving you!
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by Adam Siemienski | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
*** TDS Newsflash ***
More Apple Vulnerabilities
Please update any Apple device you own by checking for any updates.
MS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER:
2021-137
DATE(S) ISSUED:
10/27/2021
SUBJECT:
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution.
OVERVIEW:
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution.
- iOS is a mobile operating system for mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- iPadOS is the successor to iOS 12 and is a mobile operating system for iPads.
- macOS Monterey is the 18th and current major release of macOS.
- macOS Big Sur is the 17th release of macOS.
- macOS Catalina is the 16th major release of macOS
- watchOS is the mobile operating system for Apple Watch and is based on the iOS operating system.
- tvOS is an operating system for fourth-generation Apple TV digital media player.
Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the application, an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user, or the bypassing of security restrictions. Depending on the permission associated with the application running the exploit, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data.
THREAT INTELLIGENCE:
There are no reports of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
- iOS and iPadOS prior to 15.1
- iOS and iPadOS prior to 14.8.1
- macOS Monterey prior to 12.0.1
- macOS Big Sur prior to 11.6.1
- macOS Catalina prior to security update 2021-007
- watchOS prior to 8.1
- tvOS prior to 15.1
RISK:
Government:
- Large and medium government entities: High
- Small government entities: Medium
Businesses:
- Large and medium business entities: High
- Small business entities: Medium
Home users: Low
Thank you, and if there are any questions, please let us know, by forwarding this email to [email protected] or calling our office at (330) 441-4426.
Have a great day and thank you for giving us the privilege of serving you!
by Adam Siemienski | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Foundation Software Clients,
Many of you may have seen advertisements from Foundation software for their Foundation Hosted product. Here’s what that is and here’s what you need to know when considering. The technical term SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service and all this means is that Foundation in this case, resides on a server that is hosted on the internet (cloud). So rather than you hosting Foundation on your own server, Foundation does this for you. Here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
- You may not have to invest in an expensive server every 5-7 years or you may be able to downgrade to a less-expensive version (there are many other factors that need consideration to make this go away though)
- Foundation handles all maintenance of software
- Cost becomes monthly expense and you’ll always be on the latest version
- No more waiting for annual tax table updates—it’s done automatically
- You can access your login from any device anywhere—even phone or tablets!
- SaaS is highly scalable so that when you grow, adding users is a phone call away with nothing more to do on your end (no potential upgrades for server memory, capacity etc.)
- Support can be much quicker since Foundation can access your account without having to remote in to your systems
CONS:
- Potential slow response when using the application. This depends mostly on your internet connection and its reliability and speed. We don’t recommend SaaS unless your internet is fiber or if not, at a very high speed like 500×50 or above for asymmetrical connections (normal cable internet).
- Cost may be more during a defined timeframe. ROI calculations may conclude that in a 5-year timeframe, your current licensing is less expensive. But here you have to factor in the savings of downgrading the type of server needed if at all and monthly costs to maintain your servers.
- If your internet goes down, you have no access to Foundation Software unless you go to another location that has it.
Our recommendations evolve alongside changing technology and we want everyone to know that Techspert is here to help you make these decisions. Our suggestion is to reach out to Foundation and find out what the cost of converting to hosted vs. on-prem, then we can help demonstrate on-prem hardware costs going forward which may even be reduced depending on other variables. Let us know if we can help.
by Christine Hipplie | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are many kinds of security risks to your organization that need to be eliminated as soon as they are encountered. The different types of security threats to organizations, which are numerous and unexpected, can be neutralized by staying aware of the importance of security – an organization’s top asset.
Threats to cyber security are among the greatest, because they can affect the business continuity of an organization. For organizations with no training, it’s all too easy to get caught up in security threats that can happen in an organization.
Don’t let these threats have an impact on your organization. Read this article to be made aware of the different types of security threats to organizations.
Password Theft
Password theft is a huge threat for companies that do a lot of their business online. When evaluating the different types of security risks to an organization, this tops the charts because websites know everything about organizations such as where data is stored.
This means that a hacker can steal your password and subsequently make money for the organization that he also steals. Password theft can certainly affect the business continuity of an organization when it comes from one computer to another computer of an organization.
Organizations with no training are especially susceptible to password theft, because it can happen even in an organization that takes precautions with a layer of security. Frequently changing passwords is the initial step to security.
Without changing your passwords frequently, you are leaving your company susceptible to incidents that can affect the business continuity of an organization.
Traffic Interception
Traffic interception is another large threat facing companies that conduct a lot of their work online. At the highest level of an organization, there is vulnerable customer information stored in an organization’s executive computers.
We offer a layer of security against traffic interception for your organization. Organizations with no training can be especially vulnerable to traffic interception if they are not careful, because traffic interception can happen even in an organization that is conscious of their online presence. Organizations of every type are impacted by traffic interception, which can affect the business continuity of an organization.
Our cyber technicians are trained in security and we want to help your company. We know what’s best for organizations, and we offer a layer of security to protect against the different types of security risks for organizations.
We block traffic interception from occurring between a computer to another computer of an organization in order to eliminate the potential for any incidents to have an impact on your organization.
Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks are yet another security threat to an organization. Phishing attacks occur when your credit card credentials, password, or other personal online information is exposed to a hacker. At the highest level of an organization, a phishing attack can have an impact on an organization.
A phishing attack can even cause a disruption by affecting the business continuity of an organization. We provide a layer of security against phishing attacks, so they don’t have an impact on your organization. Our cyber technicians are trained in security and we protect organizations with no training against phishing attacks.
We assist all types of organizations. We aim to protect local companies from the different types of security threats to organizations, which can affect the business continuity of an organization.
We block cybercrime and malicious attacks from occurring between one computer to another computer of an organization, and our job is to prevent incidents from happening in an organization.
Trojan Virus
A Trojan virus is a prime example of a cyber security threat that can be encountered by your organization online. Securing your work devices is the initial step to security and protection against cyber security threats like these. Trojan virus software enables a hacker to gain access to your personal information, which can then be restored for a hefty sum of money.
Because they know everything of the organization such as where data is stored, Trojan virus software is especially dangerous for its ability to affect the business continuity of an organization. We provide a layer of security against Trojan virus software, and we protect organizations with no training against the different types of security threats to organizations.
When companies are made aware of the importance of security – an organization’s top asset – they take more precautions to prevent an incident from having an impact on their organization. Organizations with no training are protected by the cyber security services we offer, and we eliminate the different types of security risks to an organization.
Disgruntled Employees
Disgruntled employees are a little-known but very real threat to the continued security of your organization. Disgruntled employees can take action to affect the business continuity of an organization. That is the greatest security risk for any organization, because they all have to deal with employee satisfaction.
Employees work for a company and subsequently make money for the organization. Therefore, it is believable that employees have access to sensitive company information, and that the building, security for employees, and financial security of the organization are put at risk if an employee decides to jump ship. We provide protection from disgruntled employees and bad actors who would jeopardize the well-being of an organization.
Final Thoughts
If you need cyber security services or protection from any of the risks that your company faces, we’re here to help. Don’t let cybercrime have an impact on your organization. Our services are best for organizations who take their online security seriously.
For organizations with no training, we offer protection from malicious Internet attacks. Our company is the center for internet security, and we provide cyber security services to organizations of every type. Our company’s employees are trained in security, and we want to help you secure your organization from online risks. Call now!
by Christine Hipplie | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Creating a security culture in your organization should be part of the overall culture within your workplace. Having a security culture in your organization encourages everyone in the organization to take an active part in maintaining cyber security in the workplace.
Techspert Data Services is the company with a mission to educate customers on the importance of security culture in the workplace. When you create a culture of security, everyone in the organization benefits from cyber security in the workplace.
You can reduce cyber threats and risk to your organization by creating a security culture in your organization. Having an effect on the security culture of your company is no easy task but maintaining security precautions online can help your company avoid cybercrime and malicious attacks.
Building a Security-Oriented Community
Making sure to build a security-oriented community within your organization is one of the initial steps to building a security culture in your organization. When you build a security culture within your organization, you boost the impact of that culture across the entire organization. The top organizations in a country encourage security practices in the workplace. They also have attributes of the business culture that enable employees to actively participate in creating a security culture within your organization.
Our cyber security services are in line with the broader business culture as they work to build a security-oriented community within your organization. At the highest level of an organization, building a security culture within your organization enables everyone in the organization to benefit. Promoting cyber security in the workplace builds the kind of security culture that provides an additional layer of security for your organization.
A Blame Culture Encourages Poor Security
Letting a culture of blame fester within your organization enables poor security to impact your organization. Part of the overall culture of any organization involves aspects of the security culture. Having a blame culture within your organization negatively impacts everyone in the organization. However, when you work to reverse blame with a culture of security, your organization benefits from aspects of the security culture that reduce operational costs and keep everyone in your organization safe.
Having a blame culture within your organization goes against the attributes of the business culture that protect your company’s assets. Aiding and abetting a blame culture poses a real risk to your organization. A blame culture has a negative effect on your security and is out of line with the broader business culture surrounding security practices. However, promoting cyber security in the workplace has a positive effect on your security culture in the organization.
Training Staff to Be Security Deputies
You can train your staff to be security deputies in order to further promote the creation of a security culture in the organization. This can have a positive effect on your security and the security culture you aim to promote in your organization. Training your staff to become security deputies for your organization reduces the security risk to your organization from malicious attacks and a lack of security precautions.
Promoting cyber security in the workplace can help train your staff to become security deputies who aim to promote security culture across the entire organization. Training employees to become security deputies should be a part of the overall culture within your organization. Training your staff to become security deputies is the perfect fit for enterprise-sized organizations looking to reduce operational costs and increase workplace security precautions.
By promoting the creation of a security-oriented culture across the entire organization, your company benefits from a culture of security and a positive effect on the existing security culture in the organization. When you create a culture of security, your organization is impacted by the positive effect on the culture across the entire organization. Techspert Data Services aims to promote cyber security in the workplace to benefit your company.
The Importance of Security Culture
The importance of a security culture within your organization cannot be overstated. When security is a part of the overall culture encompassing your organization, everyone in the organization benefits. When you create the kind of security culture that promotes cyber security in the workplace, it has a positive effect on the security culture in the organization. The top organizations in a country promote cyber security in the workplace.
Failing to build a security culture within your organization poses risk to your organization. Don’t let blame culture, which is out of line with the broader business culture, have an effect on your security. When you’re asking how to create a culture of security awareness within your organization, you need to have examples of a strong security culture to base your definition of security on.
The top organizations of a country all have strong levels of security awareness, and their organization is positively impacted by the resulting effect on the security in the organization. Providing a security culture within your organization is fairly simple and easy to do. Promoting cyber security in the workplace is one of the initial steps for successfully creating a security culture within your organization.
Final Thoughts
Techspert Data Services aims to provide a positive effect on the security culture in your organization. We offer cyber security in the workplace to keep your company safe online, and everyone in the organization benefits when your company’s personal information is kept secure. Our services create the kind of security culture that is in line with attributes of the business culture surrounding cyber security and risk elimination.
When you have a culture of security, your organization is less prone to malicious attacks and online threats. Our company’s cyber security services are the perfect fit for enterprise-sized organizations, and our services create a security culture across the entire organization by having an effect on the security culture. Everyone in the organization benefits when security precautions are taken seriously. Call now!
