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Understanding Co-Managed IT Support: A Comprehensive Guide

In today's fast-paced business environment, managing IT infrastructure effectively is crucial for success. Companies often face challenges in maintaining an efficient IT system while focusing on their core operations. This is where co-managed IT support comes into play. By combining in-house IT teams with external expertise, businesses can achieve a balanced approach to managing their technology needs. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of co-managed IT support, its benefits, how it works, and potential drawbacks.

10 Botnet Detection and Removal Best Practices

If your device suddenly behaves like a re-animated zombie, it might be under a botnet attack. Botnet attacks, also known as zombie armies, involve hijacking internet-connected devices infected with malware, controlled remotely by a single hacker. These attacks can reach immense scales, as demonstrated by an incident where 1.5 million connected cameras were exploited to overwhelm and take down a journalist’s website.

AI Regulations and Governance Monthly AI Update

In an era of unprecedented advancements in AI, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released its "strategic vision for AI," focusing on three primary goals: advancing the science of AI safety, demonstrating and disseminating AI safety practices, and supporting institutions and communities in AI safety coordination.

TeamViewer Corporate Network Breached in Alleged APT Attack

In a concerning development, TeamViewer, one of the world's leading remote access software providers, has disclosed a cyber attack that breached its corporate network environment. The incident was first detected on June 26, 2024, when TeamViewer's security team identified irregularities in their internal IT infrastructure. Responding swiftly, TeamViewer activated its incident response procedures and engaged renowned cybersecurity experts to investigate and mitigate the breach.

Better Resilience Sees More Extorted Companies Refuse To Pay Their Ransomware Attackers

There's some possibly good news on the ransomware front. Companies are becoming more resilient to attacks, and the ransom payments extorted from businesses by hackers are on a downward trend. That's one of the findings of insurance broker Marsh, which conducted an analysis of the more than 1800 cyber claims it received during 2023 from its clients in the United States and Canada. According to Marsh, ransomware attacks were linked to less than 20% of all claims made to the firm during the last year.

Top 10 Passwordless Authentication Solutions for Customers

Passwords are broken. They’re the weakest link in our digital security chain, costing businesses billions. According to a study by Forbes Advisor, 46% of Americans have had their passwords stolen in the past year. Traditional password-based authentication is weak and makes individuals and businesses vulnerable. But what if we didn’t have to use passwords at all?