Still on Windows 10? Why Not Upgrading is a Serious Security Risk for Businesses
Christopher Souza | CEO As of October 2025, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10, ending any new security updates, patches, or protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities. Despite this, millions of systems are still running on outdated software, presenting a considerable direct and indirect risk to organizations like yours. With extended support available ending on October 13, 2026, now is the time to take action to update these imminently vulnerable systems. Why…
Elevated Cybersecurity Risk Amid U.S. and Iran Conflict
Christopher Souza | CEO A cyber advisory issued by our partners at Sophos highlights an increased global cyber risk environment due to escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Sophos assesses the current threat level as elevated, with the greatest risk occurring in the immediate to short term, ranging from days to several weeks. During periods of geopolitical instability, cyber threat activity commonly increases as nation state…
Fortinet Firmware Advisory
Christopher Souza | CEO Fortinet has released a security advisory regarding a recently identified vulnerability affecting certain Fortinet devices configured to use FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO). While this issue has received attention, it’s important to note that there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and Fortinet has already taken proactive mitigation steps to protect customers. What Fortinet Has Done To reduce potential exposure, Fortinet has taken proactive steps at…
How the Venezuela Operation Puts U.S. Cybersecurity at Higher Risk
Christopher Souza | CEO On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted Operation Absolute Resolve to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. According to cyber professionals and public statements from U.S. leaders, cyber tools were used in advance of the raid to disrupt Venezuelan power and communications infrastructure. President Trump indicated that the city’s lights were “largely turned off due to a certain expertise that we have,”…
Safe Shopping Holiday Tips for 2025
Christopher Souza | CEO The first week of December has come to a close and the holidays are rolling in fast. Shopping online means sharing a lot pf personal details including your name, address, email, phone number, and payment information that are all what cybercriminals have on their wish list. Plus, when you apply for loyalty programs or store credit cards, some companies can even store your social security number.…
Detecting Cyber Threats with Indicators of Compromise
Christopher Souza | CEO As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency, detecting intrusions early is critical. One of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal is the ability to recognize and act on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), which are signs that an attacker has breached or is actively attacking your environment. What Exactly Are IOCs? IOCs are digital artifacts or traces left behind when an adversary…
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
