Construction companies operate in dynamic environments, including working between multiple job trailers, field devices, subcontractor platforms, and tight project deadlines. Engler IT works with contractors to manage IT risk without slowing the job down. One Thing Contractors Should Do Now: Secure and Standardize Field Technology Field devices, including laptops, tablets, and phones used on jobsites, are one of the largest unmanaged risks for …
How Engler IT Supports Nonprofit Cybersecurity One of the most effective steps a nonprofit can take is to clearly define who owns what data and who is allowed to access it, including staff, volunteers, board members, and third-party vendors. Many nonprofit breaches occur not because of advanced hacking, but because: Engler IT works with nonprofit leadership to: This single step …
On the Cyber Brisket Podcast: Navigating Cyber Insurance with Kevin Ishizu, Telivy Chris Engler and Kevin Ishizu dive into the current landscape of cyber insurance, starting with recent statistics on cyber claims. They discuss the evolution and challenges in the cyber insurance industry, highlighting the gap between cybersecurity posture and insurance requirements. Misconceptions about cyber risk and the scrutiny in …
originally published by Hacker News, December 2025: The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. Ploutus Malware The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying malware named Ploutus to hack into automated teller machines (ATMs) across the U.S. and force them to dispense cash. The indicted members are …
Originally posted on Bleeping Computer: Comcast will pay a $1.5 million fine to settle a Federal Communications Commission investigation into a February 2024 vendor data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 275,000 customers. The breach occurred in February 2024, when attackers hacked into the systems of Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collector Comcast had stopped …
Yes, that’s the FBI letting the world know in a very visible way that airlines are at risk and continue to be attacked through social engineering. “They target large corporations and their third-party IT providers, which means anyone in the airline ecosystem, including trusted vendors and contractors, could be at risk,” the FBI said. The underground digital crooks — believed …
The City of Baltimore lost more than $1.5 million to a business email compromise (BEC) scam after a fraudster tricked employees into changing a contractor’s bank account information. Investigators just announced that in December 2024, an unspecified attacker submitted a fraudulent supplier contact form using the name of a legitimate company employee to gain access to the vendor’s Workday account. …
By Davey Winder Updated November 25 with a new warning from America’s Cyber Defense Agency, CISA, regarding how spyware is targeting users of instant messaging applications, as well as further comments from malware experts regarding the Sturnus threat from hackers impacting all secure messenger users. Nobody wants their secrets to leak, whether that is the Department of War, FTSE 100 …
At its core, social engineering exploits human weakness, not technical weakness. It works by tricking someone into granting access through: It’s the classic “Hi, this is Carl in accounting. I’m locked out and need a reset” scenario. In a busy office, or a growing company where people don’t know every employee personally, this can be extremely effective. With today’s tools, attackers …
On the Cyber Brisket Podcast: Getting Started with AI – Chris Gross, Breach Secure Now Chris Engler and Chris Gross delve into the risks associated with free AI tools and the balance between AI hype and its practical value. They discuss the importance of employee education and how AI can empower teams, introducing the ARIA assessment. Partner feedback and insights …