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How to protect your business printers from hackers

Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2020 | security, printers, hacking, cybersecurity, printer security

Organizations spend resources on keeping their technology and devices secure, but they often overlook one crucial piece of hardware: printers. Printers, just like computers and Wi-Fi networks, can be an entry point for hackers and a gateway to your business's sensitive information. Here's what you need to know about keeping your printers secure.

Here's what to look for when buying antivirus software

Posted on Friday May 01, 2020 | security, protection, software, antivirus, cybersecurity, devices, cyberthreats

Because of the global pandemic, work from home is now a necessity. This has increased the potential entry points for cybercriminals to infiltrate your network. Now more than ever, businesses need better cybersecurity protection. That's why it's important to choose the right antivirus software for your needs. If you're in the market for one, consider the following points.

Why autocomplete passwords are risky

Posted on Friday March 20, 2020 | firefox, safari, security, web browsers, privacy, chrome, passwords, auto fill, cybersecurity, general articles c

Many people use auto-fill passwords for their convenience. What you might not know is that hackers and advertisers can use them to get access to websites and other applications and gather sensitive information. Learn more about the risks of using autocomplete passwords.

Security tips for businesses that use IoT devices

Posted on Monday March 16, 2020 | security, hardware, upnp, internet of things, iot

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are increasingly becoming a ubiquitous part of modern offices. Make sure that they don't become entry points for hackers with the following tips.

Windows Has a New Wormable Vulnerability With No Patch Available

Posted on Thursday March 12, 2020 | microsoft, security, windows

A vulnerability in version 3.1.1 of the Server Message Block (SMB) -- the service that's used to share files, printers, and other resources on local networks and over the internet -- can allow attacks to execute code of their choice on both servers and end-user computers that use the vulnerable protocol, Microsoft said in an advisory. Ars Technica reports: The flaw, which is tracked as CVE-2020-0796, affects Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 and Windows Server versions 1903 and 1909, which are relatively new releases that Microsoft has invested huge amounts of resources hardening against precisely these types of attacks. Patches aren't available, and Tuesday's advisory gave no timeline for one being released. Asked if there was a timeline for releasing a fix, a Microsoft representative said, "Beyond the advisory you linked, nothing else to share from Microsoft at this time." In the meantime, Microsoft said vulnerable servers can be protected by disabling compression to block unauthenticated attackers from exploiting the vulnerability against an SMBv3 server. Users can use the following PowerShell command to turn off compression without needing to reboot the machine: "Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:SYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesLanmanServerParameters" DisableCompression -Type DWORD -Value 1 -Force." That fix won't protect vulnerable client computers or servers if they connect to a malicious SMB service, but in that scenario, the attacks aren't wormable. Microsoft also recommended users block port 445, which is used to send SMB traffic between machines.

Use single sign-on for login efficiency

Posted on Monday March 09, 2020 | security, google, office 365, sso, passwords, single sign on, identity as a service, logins

Cloud subscriptions are undoubtedly valuable, but creating a new set of login credentials users have to memorize adds another level of inefficiency. With single sign-on (SSO), you can create one user profile that logs you into all of your online accounts. If you're overwhelmed by the need to create and manage strong passwords, SSO is for you.