Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike underwent a faulty Window’s update which led to massive global business disruptions. This incident affected industries such as healthcare, retail, and airfare. What exactly happened, and should you be concerned? Let’s break it down. What happened with the Window’s Update? Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike’s recent Windows Update for its customers […]
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Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Cybersecurity Necessity
Managed Detection and Response (MDR), it may sound like Greek, but it’s your new cybersecurity necessity! While you’ve no doubt been hearing the horror stories of cyber-attacks, MDR is a new advanced cybersecurity tool, that when utilized with an expert’s guidance, allows you to fight back. However, unlike traditional security measures, MDR combines cutting-edge […]
Unveiling Social Engineering: Digital Deception
You’ve seen the news about catastrophic cyber breaches, malware, and ransomware attacks. But are you familiar with social engineering? This term is becoming the new digital “open sesame” into your organization, as attackers manipulate users to gain access. In other words, social engineering is a new cybersecurity nightmare. But there is light at the […]
Cyberattacks that start with One Click
We all receive a plethora of emails daily at work. Did you know that email is one of the primary gateways for breaches in your company? Most of these cyberattacks start within one second, with one click. At Velox Systems, we have a client whose employee received a phishing email. Unfortunately, the employee went to […]
Disruptive CDK Cyberattack Catastrophic For US Auto Industry
At the beginning of this week, the U.S. auto industry was thrown into turmoil due to a sweeping software outage caused by a cyber-attack on CDK, the primary technology provider for more than 15,000 retail locations. This disruption significantly impacted dealer management systems crucial for transaction completion. These included profitability tracking and employee compensation management […]
Enhancing Your IT with Robust Cybersecurity Services
When we think of big-picture IT, we often conceptualize fixing existing problems and troubleshooting future issues with workplace technology. However, how many of us consider cybersecurity as an essential part of our IT strategy? Protecting against malicious attacks that could cripple or even shutter our business is increasingly crucial, as recent news stories have […]
Microsoft Rolls Out Critical Cybersecurity Updates
In the realm of cybersecurity, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates for June 2024 stand as a formidable bulwark against a myriad of vulnerabilities, encompassing 51 crucial fixes, including one Critical and 50 Important patches. Complementing this endeavor are the resolution of 17 vulnerabilities in the Chromium-based Edge browser, strengthening defenses against potential exploits. Notably, none of […]
Insights from IT Nation Secure 2024: Key Takeaways for Velox Systems
This past weekend, three of our team members attended the “IT Nation Secure 2024” Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center near Orlando, Florida. Hosted by ConnectWise, an IT service platform integral to our daily operations, this security conference brought together companies like Velox to attend expert-led classes on cybersecurity. A notable guest […]
MozCon Revelations That Will Shift Cybersecurity Mindset
Last week, as the marketing specialist at Velox Systems, I had the opportunity to attend the MozCon conference in Seattle, Washington. This national conference brings together experts in cybersecurity and marketing from around the world, featuring high-caliber keynote speakers and numerous networking and breakout sessions. During my time at the conference, I learned several […]
Unveiling the Stealth: How Threat Actors Harness Microsoft Graph API for Malicious Intent
In a digital landscape where innovation meets nefarious intent, threat actors have honed their craft, wielding tools like the Microsoft Graph API as a double-edged sword. This sophisticated tactic, highlighted by the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, a division of Broadcom, sheds light on a concerning trend: the exploitation of seemingly benign technologies for malicious ends. […]