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 companies, or …
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 …
Insurance sales teams rely heavily on digital tools, client data, and communications. Any downtime, security breach, or misconfiguration can risk both productivity and client trust. Engler IT provides Managed IT Services to handle technology, cybersecurity, and compliance so the sales team can focus on selling and servicing clients, not troubleshooting systems. Cybersecurity for Insurance Sales Teams – What You Are Responsible For: …
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects student education records and governs how schools collect, store, and share student information. From an IT perspective, schools must demonstrate that systems, policies, and procedures keep student data secure and private. Achieving FERPA Compliance – here are the key milestones: 1. Assess Current Systems & Data Inventory Goal: Full visibility into data and risk …
Engineering firms working with the Department of Defense (DoD) or federal subcontractors must comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This ensures that Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) are protected from cyber threats. Understanding CMMC Compliance for Engineering Firms CMMC compliance depends on the level required by your contracts: For engineering firms, Level 2 is often …
Do you know what IT services an HVAC contractor really needs? For construction and HVAC companies, Engler IT as an MSP is more than IT support – it’s a technology partner that ensures your business can scale, operate securely, and stay competitive. From field service mobility and software integration to cybersecurity and disaster recovery, Engler IT handles the tech so you can …
1. AI use must be secure, governed, and compliant, especially in the DC/MD region – requiring professional Managed AI. In the Washington DC area, many organizations support: That means data governance and compliance come first. AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini can accidentally: Managed AI ensures: Without managed guardrails, AI adoption in DC can create more risk than reward. 2. The …