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Why a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) for Financial Institutions Makes Sense

Why a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) for Financial Institutions Makes Sense The financial industry is heavily regulated and highly competitive, and it’s essential for financial institutions to have the right technology in place to meet compliance requirements and stay ahead of the competition. One way to achieve this is by working with a managed …

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Why Your Business Needs to Use a VPN

Articles, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Advisory

Why Your Business Needs to Use a VPN Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. They provide a secure and encrypted connection, allowing employees to access company resources remotely and protect against a variety of cyber threats. But, despite the many benefits that VPNs offer, many businesses still …

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How to Prepare for a Cyberattack and Set a Backup Plan

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How to Prepare for a Cyberattack and Set a Backup Plan As a business, it’s not a matter of if you will experience a cyberattack, but when. Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, and it’s essential to be prepared to protect your business from potential damage. At American Technology Services, we specialize in providing …

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Risk Management for Credit Unions

Articles, Cybersecurity, IT Service Management, Security Advisory

Risk Management for Credit Unions A Managed IT Services Perspective Cyber threats are increasing, causing risk management to become a top priority for credit unions. But how can credit unions effectively mitigate these risks? Risk management has become a high-stakes concern. With sensitive financial data at stake, it is crucial to fortify digital infrastructures against …

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COVID-19 Phishing Scheme

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In light of the heightened fear around the COVID-19 pandemic, criminals are targeting and exploiting remote workers that are isolated from their regular daily routines. Download Security Advisory Summary In light of the heightened fear around the COVID-19 pandemic, criminals are targeting and exploiting remote workers that are isolated from their regular daily routines. This …

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WPA Protocol Vulnerability (KRACKs)

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10 new vulnerabilities were announced which affect WPA 1 and 2, with both PSK and Enterprise configurations. Download Security Advisory Summary On Monday, October 16th, 2017 10 new vulnerabilities were announced which affect WPA 1 and 2, with both PSK and Enterprise configurations. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to view data transmitted between a …

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Petya Malware Attack

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On Tuesday, June 27th 2017, reports of a new, widespread malware outbreak appeared on security forums and eventually mainstream media sites. Download Security Advisory Summary On Tuesday, June 27th, reports of a new, widespread malware outbreak appeared on security forums and eventually mainstream media sites. The malware at the center of this outbreak, known as …

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WannaCry Ransomware Attack

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“WannaCry” ransomware encrypts non‐system files and presents user with instructions to pay for decryption. Download Security Advisory Summary On Friday morning, a widespread Ransomware attack began spreading across the globe. Going by the name “WannaCry” and some variations, this attack takes advantage of a vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) in Microsoft’s Windows operations …

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Google Docs Phishing Attack

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With permission, the attacker has the ability to read and send from the users email account as well as manage contacts. Download Security Advisory Summary Yesterday afternoon a unique phishing attack impersonating Google Docs quickly began spreading via email. The email appeared to be sharing a Google Doc and contained a link to a legitimate …

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Phishing Attacks Simulating Federated Authentication Forms

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Attackers are using phishing emails with links to landing pages that impersonate federated authentication pages from common providers such as Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo and Twitter. Download Security Advisory Summary Attackers are using phishing emails with links to landing pages that impersonate federated authentication pages from common providers such as Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo and …

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