The Hidden Dangers of Software Shortcuts: Lessons from CrowdStrike

In the fast-paced world of software development, shortcuts are often tempting. However, taking shortcuts can lead to significant risks, as evidenced by recent incidents involving CrowdStrike and end users rolling out software updates. When proper controls and processes are not followed—especially the critical stages of design, build, test, and deploy—both security and functionality are compromised.…

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Massive Password Leak Raises Security Concerns for Businesses

Security Alert: 10 Billion Passwords Leaked Online A major security breach has emerged, with hackers uploading an astonishing 10 billion stolen passwords to a notorious crime forum. This massive leak, one of the largest in history, underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Businesses are urged to enforce password changes for all employees, enable…

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Understanding and Protecting Against ShrinkLocker: The New Ransomware Threat

The Emergence of ShrinkLocker Recently, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new ransomware strain named ShrinkLocker. This malicious software targets businesses operating on older Windows operating systems, specifically those running Windows Vista or earlier. The threat posed by ShrinkLocker is significant due to its utilization of Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) to infiltrate and encrypt corporate systems.…

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10 Things Great IT Providers Always Do

What sets high-quality, reliable IT support apart from mediocre or substandard support? Is it lower prices? Flat-fee service? At IP Services, we believe there are many deciding factors that separate even the good from the great providers, but when our clients switch from their old companies to us, we get the same feedback over and…

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