Cybersecurity experts recently warned about a social engineering campaign targeting US companies, which has been attributed to a group that refers to itself as ShinyHunters. The wave of cyberattacks has hit Bumble Inc., Panera Bread Co., Match Group Inc., and CrunchBase Inc., as cybersecurity experts warn about a new round of 2026 social engineering attacks. Bumble Inc., the parent company …
US – NORTHEAST REGION WINNER Engler IT, a managed services provider based in Maryland (greater DC), is proud to announce it has been honored with the US-Northeast Regional Award at the inaugural Leader in Managed IT Awards, held during MSP SUMMIT at The 20 HQ in Plano, Texas. The Leader in Managed IT Awards debuted live at MSP SUMMIT (January …
originally published by PC World, January 2026 Security researchers are now warning of a targeted malware campaign that involves malicious software hiding in certain browser extensions. The wave of attacks, dubbed “GhostPoster”, targets Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users. There have been over 840,000 attacks since December, and the extensions went undiscovered in the Google App Store since 2020. How the GhostPoster …
DoorDash, the popular app for ordering food and groceries, disclosed a recent data breach. A social-engineering scam was the culprit. The company’s response claims that there is no indication that any fraud or identity theft have occurred. Here’s what happened: How Major Corporations Respond Disappointingly, DoorDash mentioned in their press release to affected users below that they are trying to …
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 …
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. …