While two-factor authentication is a vital step for improving account security, you’ve likely noticed that there are a variety of options for this. But which are the best? It depends on the scenario and the balance of security and convenience you’re looking for. Let’s consider some common forms of secondary
If your company uses Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) to manage its users, a new option for admins will push greater security onto your users. Let’s take a look at what this means and how this setting works. Microsoft Gets More Secure We’ve discussed before how a password
It’s not hard to notice how much AI has exploded into the scene since late 2022. Nearly every service has had some kind of AI functionality added to it, so it can be hard to keep track of which service to visit to accomplish what you want. For Windows users,
Chances are that you’ve at least heard of ChatGPT since it went explosively viral in late 2022. This AI chat tool has a wide range of skills and has the potential to change the landscape of many industries, but what can you do to leverage it for your business? Let’s
In mid-August 2023, security company Cofense published a report detailing a new string of phishing attacks against an otherwise-unnamed “major Energy company based in the US”. These attacks rely on the use of a QR code, which is not a particularly popular method for such schemes. Let’s look at the
We are pleased to announce that Next7 IT has ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501, the tech industry’s most prestigious list of managed service providers worldwide. Next7 IT gained an envious position on this list due to our technical talent, growth-oriented business models, and strategic partnerships with industry-leading vendors
In April 2021, leaked information from some 533 million Facebook accounts become available online to anyone for free, or at least willing to pay a few dollars. The affected data isn’t from a new breach, but poses privacy and security risks all the same. Let’s look at what happened here
In early May 2021, Colonial Pipeline, which is one of the largest pipeline operators in the US, was hit with a ransomware attack. This resulted in fuel shortages and was yet another example of a large-scale malware attack in 2021. Let’s look at what happened in this attack, what the
Passwordstate, a password manager offered by Australian company Click Studios, recently made headlines for suffering a major security breach. While high-profile attacks on software have been unfortunately common in recent months, this instance is especially dangerous since it resulted in compromised credentials for many thousands of users. Let’s look at
On May 4, 2021, security firm SentinelLabs released details about a security flaw in Dell machines that allows anyone with physical access to the computer to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability has been around for over a decade, making hundreds of millions of computers vulnerable. If you are a client,
On April 13, 2021 (Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for the month), Microsoft rolled out patches to fix a number of critical vulnerabilities in on-premise Exchange Server installations. While the company says that these holes haven’t been knowingly exploited, it’s still important to get these updates applied in your environment soon. Let’s
In early March 2021, Microsoft issued an urgent alert about zero-day security vulnerabilities in several versions of Exchange Server. These platforms have been subject to a targeted attack, making it crucial that affected systems receive updates as soon as possible. Let’s look at what this exploit involves so you’re in
We’ve discussed the importance of using a password manager before. Generating strong passwords and keeping them all in one locked vault allows you to greatly increase the security of your accounts. However, with a few guidelines, your password manager can provide even more online security for you. Let’s look at
We’ve talked before about encryption, which is an essential part of modern digital life to keep your data secured. But there’s another type of communication encryption you’ve probably heard about too: end-to-end encryption. Let’s find out how end-to-end encryption differs from other forms of encrypted conversations, and what it means
In December 2020, it was revealed that multiple high-profile targets, including the US government, had been hacked through software offered by SolarWinds. This was one of the largest hacks perpetrated in recent memory, and was particularly nasty because it affected multiple government agencies. Let’s see what happened in this hack,
Securing your home network is important, especially if you work from home or do sensitive work online. Routers have several default options and parameters that aren’t secure, so changing them is in your best interest. Let’s take a look at several ways to improve your home network’s security using router
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