Security firm Atheniem has uncovered a new scam that uses the incredibly low-tech technique of sending a USB flash drive through the mail hoping that unsuspecting victims will plug it into their device. The package features legitimate-looking Microsoft Office...
We are proud to announce that Impact Business Technology's founder & CEO, Neil Holme has become a Registered Practitioner for the CMMC standard. The CMMC program enhances cyber protection standards for companies working with the Department of Defense and soon,...
Mobile initiatives are a top priority for many organizations as research shows that increases in mobility help improve operations and productivity. However, increases in organizational mobility typically result in an increase in the number of mobile devices that are...
Cybercriminals have started targeting a new demographic in recent years: travelers. When preparing for a trip, cyber security is probably the last thing on your mind. However, not taking cybersecurity into account while traveling puts both vacationers and business...
The principle of least privilege (PoLP) refers to a system in which a user is given the minimum levels of access – or permissions – needed to perform their job function. It determines which users can access a particular file or which devices can access a specific...
A ransomware gang known for shaming victims and forcing them to pay hefty extortion fees was able to infiltrate the San Francisco 49ers corporate IT network this weekend. The NFL team confirmed the attack earlier this week after the operators of the ransomware listed...
In a world where almost everything has gone contactless, how often are you thinking twice about scanning QR codes? After learning about this discovery, you might be double-checking every time. City officials in Texas reported over 100 incidents of people getting...
On February 24th, at the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a cyber-attack on a satellite internet service provider left thousands of people across Europe without internet. Approximately 13,000 subscribers across Germany, France, Hungary, Greece, Italy,...
SANDY HOOK, CT, JUNE 2, 2021-- Impact Business Technology, a leading Managed IT Service Provider, has today announced its latest strategic partnership with Axio, a leading cyber risk management Software-as-a-Service company. This partnership will utilize the Axio360...
What is "Malvertising"?The cyberattack technique known as malvertising or malicious advertising is starting to become a popular method of malware infection. Malvertising attacks are complex in nature and designed to be undetectable to unsuspecting users. The attacker...
Why you Should be Researching the Qualifications of your IT ProfessionalsHave you ever considered the possibility that you may be entrusting the fate of your cybersecurity to people with no real IT qualifications? Are you vetting your IT consultants before utilizing...
What is a Data Leak?A data leak occurs when private information is exposed to unauthorized parties because of internal errors. These errors are often caused by inadequate data security and sanitization, out-of-date technology, or undertrained staff. Data leaks can...