It’s that time of year again, no, not pumpkin spice lattes or football rivalries, but something equally critical: Cybersecurity Awareness Month! At Your Business Solutions, we know that staying ahead of the cybercrime curve is key to protecting your business.
On September 4, 2024, Veeam announced a serious security flaw, known as CVE-2024-40711, in its Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability. This cyber vulnerability has a critical severity score of 9.8 out of 10. It affects all versions of Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) up to and including version 12.1.2.172.
What Does This Mean For You?
Hackers can use this flaw to take control of the affected system.
We are reaching out to inform you about a new set of Palo Alto Networks vulnerabilities found in the PAN-OS Firewall Expedition software. These vulnerabilities are actively being used by attackers to take control of networks and steal sensitive information.
In September 2024, National Public Data confirmed that a hacker had compromised the personal records of millions of individuals. This was one of the most significant cybersecurity breach in recent history. The compromised information includes names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and even Social Security numbers for up to 2.9 billion people.
Microsoft has officially announced that Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 after October 2025. While your PCs will still function beyond that date, Microsoft will no longer provide critical services that ensure your device runs smoothly and securely.
Software updates may seem like a hassle, but neglecting them can quickly expose your systems to cyber-attacks. Hackers are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities, and outdated software acts as an open invitation into your network. That’s why Managed IT Services and strong Cybersecurity protocols are crucial in today’s digital environment, and following Software Update Best Practices is key to keeping your systems secure.
Cybercriminals never stop finding new ways to scam people. Now, they’re faking data breaches to trick both business owners and dark web buyers into handing over money. This growing trend highlights the critical need for cybersecurity in Houston and IT managed services in Houston to safeguard businesses from fake data breaches.
When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those used by airlines, banks, and hospitals, suddenly encountered the infamous "Blue Screen of Death," panic quickly spread. Many feared it was the result of a cyberattack. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case, but the actual cause of the outage should raise alarms for every business owner concerned about IT outage prevention and disaster recovery.
Imagine the software your business relies on to close sales, manage finances, and pay employees suddenly goes offline, with no clear timeline for a fix. Could you keep operating? How much would the downtime cost you? For over 15,000 car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada, this scenario became a reality in June when two cyber-attacks crippled CDK Global, a major provider of automotive industry software.
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