As 2023 draws closer to its conclusion, we look at how things have changed in the cybersecurity and IT sector. October isn’t just a change of seasons, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, at least in the tech sector. Awareness and education are key ingredients to the...
The dangers of phishing and its impact on MGM MGM was the recent target of a focused phishing attack by a prominent ransomware gang known for effective social engineering tactics. The breach allowed the gang to shut down several internet-facing systems and limit client services, like...
Recent MGM breach demonstrates weaknesses in cybersecurity posture When you think about cybersecurity, you imagine IT silos and safeguarding data. You consider it a field firmly in the realm of tech-centric businesses and remote working. But today, cybersecurity touches nearly every facet of life, and that...
There’s no doubt that the cybersecurity field is a challenging one indeed. While great efforts have been made to onboard new hopefuls and simultaneously make cybersecurity as accessible as possible, the modern environment is rife with obstacles. Cybersecurity professionals, regardless of position, encounter a digital landscape...
Advancing your cybersecurity career, infrastructure, and personal safety The concept of cybersecurity seems like a daunting one. The world is largely dependent on access to technology, with data transmission reaching new speeds every year. Our personal and professional lives are undeniably intertwined with the use of...
Attackers focus their PhaaS models with “adversary in the middle” adjustments Phishing is a reliable attack method for threat actors, effective enough it’s now sold on dark markets as a service. Hopeful hackers can inquire about phishing kits providing a range of malicious templates and targets,...
Browser extensions provide convenient features when used correctly. That’s an ideal scenario, but unfortunately, today’s app markets and plugins house a dangerous number of malicious plugins utilized in numerous phishing and malware schemes. What are malicious browser extensions? A malicious plugin's intent is to steal data, harm...
Security processes overwhelm larger organizations; taking an incremental approach to secure posture One of the fundamental challenges businesses face when rolling out IT and cybersecurity policy is time. Or, rather, lack thereof. But why is this? If a large organization wants to roll out an MFA policy,...
In today's digital age, businesses across all industries heavily rely on seamless and efficient communication to remain competitive. Bytagig, a leading technology distributor, recognizes the importance of delivering reliable Internet and Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS) solutions to empower businesses with the tools they need to...
In the digital arms race, education and school-based IT networks are easily forgotten in the crossfire. They don’t often make headlines outside of breach events, and IT resources available to education networks are limited. As such, IT needs to make use of what they can when...