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 …
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: …
Employers across Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area operate in one of the most targeted cybersecurity regions in the country. With proximity to federal agencies, defense contractors, nonprofit associations, research institutions, and major enterprises, employee credential theft is one of the biggest entry points for cyberattacks. A Dark Web Scan is one of the most effective – and fastest – ways for an …
October 2025 | Reposted from casino.org: The OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (formerly Hooters Hotel & Casino) suffered a significant cyberattack in January 2025, according to court filings first reported by Crain’s New York Business on October 14, 2025. The resulting data breach reportedly compromised the personal information of 4,700 casino and hotel guests and employees. The cyber attack surfaced in …
Oct 16 (Reuters, repost) – A breach at U.S.-based cybersecurity company F5 has been blamed on state-backed hackers from China, two people briefed on the investigation said on Thursday. On Wednesday, U.S. government officials said federal networks are being targeted by an unidentified “nation-state cyber threat actor” that is trying to exploit vulnerabilities in products made by F5. The company did …
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for tech companies. It’s a critical issue for cities across the United States. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, urban centers are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. And yes, they can hit you while you’re down, like during a storm or unexpected outage. Understanding which cities are most at risk …
Cybersecurity is no longer optional, it’s essential. One of the simplest, most effective protections any business can deploy is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more forms of verification before accessing company accounts or devices. The problem? Many employees see MFA as inconvenient, or they simply don’t understand its importance. …
On February 25th, 2024, a sophisticated ransomware attack struck the City of Hamilton, crippling roughly 80 percent of its network. This included business licensing, property-tax processing, and transit-planning systems. Cybercriminals proceeded to demand an $18.5 million ransom that the city refused to pay. In April 2025, a new and interesting facet to this story emerged. Hamilton’s insurer denied the city’s insurance …
If you own a business, keeping your networks and data safe can feel like an endless game of Whack-a-Mole. Hackers never seem to rest, and this time, they’ve set their sights on the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU). As it turns out, hackers have found not one but two security holes in CSLU. Your best defense is installing Cisco’s patch …