Cybersecurity

Why Do I Need Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?

🔒 Protecting your online presence is crucial in today’s digital world! As cybersecurity experts, we highly recommend using Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of your accounts. MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access. It’s like having a virtual bodyguard for your digital identity! 💂‍♂️💻 …

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CPA Firms - Cybersecurity

Top Business & Cybersecurity Concerns for CPAs in 2023

Cybersecurity Impact on CPA Firms Cybersecurity is a critical issue for businesses and organizations of all sizes and industries, and the accounting profession is no exception. In today’s digital age, sensitive financial data and information are increasingly at risk of being compromised by cybercriminals who seek to steal valuable data, commit fraud, or cause disruption …

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How CPA Firms can protect against a cyber attack

How CPA Firms Can Protect Against Cyber Attacks During the Busy Tax Season Within The Next 14 Days

As a CPA owner, it’s crucial to understand the importance of cybersecurity for your business. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, and damage. With the increase in cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes are at risk. In fact, according to a report by Verizon, …

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Hackers Create ChatGPT-Driven Telegram Bots That Can Write Malware

Cyber-criminals are using Microsoft-owned ChatGPT to create Telegram bots that can write malware and steal your data, new research has revealed. Currently, if you ask ChatGPT to write a phishing email impersonating a bank or create malware, it will not generate it.  However, hackers are working their way around ChatGPT’s restrictions and there is an …

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Hacker uses new ‘Screenshotter’ malware tool to target organizations

A new hacker identified as TA886 targets organizations in the US and Germany with the new custom malware tool “Screenshotter” to perform surveillance and data theft on infected systems. According to BleepingComputer, the previously unknown cluster of activity was first discovered by the US-based security firm Proofpoint in October 2022.  The hacker appears to be …

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Hackers Use Powerpoint (.PPT) files for Triggered ‘MouseOver’ Malware Delivery Attack

Hackers believed to work for Russia have started using a new code execution technique that relies on mouse movement in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to trigger a malicious PowerShell script. No malicious macro is necessary for the malicious code to execute and download the payload, for a more insidious attack.  A report from threat intelligence company …

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Top Cybersecurity Breaches - 2021

2021: Top Cybersecurity Data Breaches – The Year in Review

*Alert*: Sniper Watch C3 – Inadequate cybersecurity posture continues to be a major leading cause to continued data breaches, disruption, and dismantling of corporate operations. In 2021, thousands of new cybersecurity incidents have been recorded and cyberattacks are continuing to rise.  Cybersecurity insurance premiums are skyrocketing and most organizations are not properly protected from these …

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Happy Labor Day - Maintain High Alert of Cyberattacks to Emerge

Happy Labor Day: Maintain High Alert of Cyberattacks to Emerge

Sniper Watch and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns businesses of all sizes to be mindful of risky behaviors that leave networks exposed to cyberattacks – and should be addressed immediately! Summary: Unsupported Software & Applications Single-Factor Authentication – Credential Theft End of Life | End of Support Software Using unsupported software, allowing …

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Biometrics Mandates Enforced

New York City Enacts Biometrics Law for Food & Drink Establishments, Entertainment Venues, and Retail Stores

New York City’s Biometric Identifier Information Law goes into effect on July 9. The law applies to food and drink establishments, places of entertainment, and retail stores in New York City that collect, retain, convert, store, or share biometric identifier information (e.g., retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, and hand scans) from customers. According to the …

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COVID-19 Hacker attacks Work from Home Users

Cyberattacks now seen at Unprecedented Scale as Teleworkers Increase in Massive Numbers

As recent events have now shaped the culture of our business and personal life, we are now entering a new phase of the aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Chaos, survival mode, quarantining, shifted focus, uncertainty, mass layoffs, financial disruption, and large companies now declaring bankruptcy have resulted in businesses and individuals shifting their attention to …

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