In May of 2020, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) experienced firsthand the threat of third-party IT risks. Cybercriminals attempted a ransomware attack on the university through their technology partner Blackbaud. Quick thinking on behalf of the Blackbaud security team, along with law enforcement, was able to stop the attack before the criminals could successfully encrypt and hold ransom valuable university data.
As an IT consulting firm on the Gulf Coast, we know a thing or two about preparing for disasters. We know that as soon as May 1 rolls around, it is time to double check the hurricane preparedness kit: Matches, candles, flashlights, batteries, bottled water, canned food, and other nonperishables are the staples of a well-prepared home.
Some hackers have become so skilled that they don’t even need you to give up your credentials to hack into your account. One recent cyberthreat is targeted towards users of Microsoft Office 365. You don’t want to be the next victim, so read up.
A phishing scam that harvests users’ credentials
The latest cyberattack on Microsoft Office 365 involves harvesting users’ credentials.
The recent data breach at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is the latest reminder of how imperative I.T. security really is. The phishing attack put about 30,000 Gulfport, Mississippi patient’s data at risk when the hacker gained access to a hospital employee’s email account which gave patient names, dates of birth, health insurance, type of medical care delivered and some Social Security numbers.
AGJ is pleased to welcome Jerry Klos to our team as a Network Administrator. Jerry is a Cisco Certified Network Administrator and has had a life-long passion for technology with a focus on networking.
Jerry is originally from Orlando, FL where he spent seven years with Disney.
The Windows 10 “free upgrade” deadline has been set for July 29, 2016. What does this mean for you?
As AGJ has tested Windows 10 over the past year, we’ve generally been pleased with the results. While we’re not a fan of the new browser and some of the user-interface features, performance is good and security has been improved.
Do you login remotely to your PC or server? If so, take a minute and check the program that you’re using. If you use Team Viewer to login remotely, we strongly suggest finding another remote access program (give us a call if you need assistance).
Last week, it was reported that many Team Viewer users were experiencing strange behavior.
AGJ Systems & Networks Inc. is excited to welcome Mohala Johnson to our team as Customer Care Coordinator. Mo, as she prefers to be called, is originally from Hawaii and has a background in project management, software development, social media marketing, and customer service.
Within the past week, the Department of Homeland Security and a national security company have found two new bugs in Apple’s Quicktime software. Apple does not intend to update Quicktime software for Windows computers, so Homeland Security is advising users to uninstall Quicktime.
Several weeks ago, a German company found a security hole that affects unspecified versions of Samba and Windows machines. Little is currently known about the flaw (named Badlock), but the company which discovered it will be releasing the details to the public later this month.
