On July 19, 2024, a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor security software caused widespread global system crashes on Windows computers. This event is now the largest IT outage to date, as noted by the New York Times. Despite the scale of the incident, the ...
Data breaches and subsequent identity theft are unfortunate but common occurrences today and have only increased since the onset of the pandemic.
As the eyes of the world remain focused on the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, cyberattacks are top of mind for professionals in the security sector, including the experts here at Ascend Technologies.
Researchers at HP released a new article today warning of a new scam that attackers use to spread the RedLine family of malware. This scam tricks users into downloading a fake Windows 11 upgrade package that secretly installs the malware onto the user’s computer. This is ...
With new cloud infrastructure, Paramount Staffing is primed for growth – at a much lower monthly cost. Paramount Staffing needed to establish a cost-effective, new infrastructure to enable the organization to grow rapidly. Paramount partnered with Ascend Technologies to ...
Unfortunately, we’re back with another phishing scheme that’s making its way through your inboxes and phones.
This month, it was discovered that SolarWinds, a national IT software and infrastructure company, suffered a devastating data breach. By using a Trojan horse system, cybercriminals were able to infect more than 18,000 companies. While this plot was uncovered in December, in ...
As news of the SolarWinds Orion security breach continues to develop, the Ascend Technologies security team is closely monitoring updates and evaluating the impact on organizations like yours. This feed will be updated frequently with breaking news and expert insights ...
As a new wave of malware-focused phishing attacks gain popularity, our expert security engineers are on the frontlines. Here's what you need to know.
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Is your organization prepared to work from home due to the pandemic? Not just prepared for the change, but structurally prepared? Is your network designed to protect against the risks? For offices around the world, the possibility of having to send employees home ...
New York's SHIELD Act applies to businesses nationwide, with compliance required for anyone who does business with or holds personally identifiable information (PII) of New York residents. The following are key takeaways regarding SHIELD Act compliance.
According to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warning issued January 4, 2020, the government is preparing for the potential of Iran-sponsored cyberattacks following the January 3rd airstrike which killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday gifts and New Year's celebrations – these are some of the factors that make November through January the most active online-shopping period of the year.
