US-focused ransomware report highlights serious financial damage I routinely discuss the dangers of ransomware here at Bytagig. If you keep up with Bytagig’s blog, it’s another “oh boy, Doug’s on another ransomware tangent again.” And I hear you, it’s an exhausting subject. But one which bears...
An always-connected world could suffer from blackouts A thought routinely comes to me when I think about how our modern world is interconnected via the internet and technology. What happens if it goes out? I don’t mean temporary outages caused by tech problems or storms –...
Critical issues which can impact your enterprise Flaws and weaknesses in an IT network and cybersecurity system are costly. Breaches can equate to thousands upon millions in damages. Hackers go for any network that’s a viable target, no matter the size. But the reason for their...
Microsoft Mesh sets up a new way to interact in meetings For a while, virtual reality was a concept localized to entertainment media. The ability to craft 3D avatars and wander around in virtual worlds is a fun concept but didn’t have adoptions beyond that. However,...
How CISA begins fixing numerous federal agency exploits As cybersecurity continues to remain a primary concern for the United States and nations abroad, CISA is issuing new sweeping orders to address security weaknesses. The provision aims to shore up flaws and holes which lead to breaches...
A new cloud security solution: secure access service edge With changing technological trends come new services, and that’s how SASE has entered the stage. Since 2019, the prevalence of new accessible platforms has encouraged the development of hardware, software, and apps for better communication and data...
Basic differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 Microsoft’s latest OS is finally here, and a question on many minds if upgrading from 10 is worth it. As you can imagine, Windows 11 has received both criticism and praise. Some even pose 11 feels more like...
Preparing for dynamic security changes in the new year Well, we blinked, and 2021 is almost over (as of writing this article). With a couple of months in a vaguely calmer year, a whole new host of challenges is on the horizon. Cybersecurity remains one of...
REvil has a bad day and some ransomware gangs get spooked The psychology of ransomware gangs is an interesting one. No one truly believes they’re a villain in their own story. But within the internet sphere, there’s a startling amount of self-imposed nobility about the questionable antics...
A problematic trend continues in the fight against ransomware gangs In the United States, both the FBI and CISA strongly discourage paying ransomware gangs. Conceding to their demands, they say, only encourages hackers and threat parties to continue to engage in malicious activity. But such a...