Fortinet Firewall 2FA Exploit Risk
Introduction Cyberattacks targeting network defenses are on the rise, and a serious vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiOS SSL VPN has left more than 10,000 firewalls exposed globally—including many in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As local businesses, schools, and municipalities increasingly depend on Fortinet firewalls to secure digital infrastructure, this exploit poses a serious risk to data […]
WIRED Data Breach Exposes 2.3M Users
Introduction Cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, and the latest breach involving WIRED — the popular tech and culture magazine — is a wake-up call for individuals and businesses across Pennsylvania. A hacker claims to have leaked a database containing the personal information of up to 2.3 million WIRED users. The leaked data reportedly includes usernames, […]
CISA Highlights ASUS Update Vulnerability
Introduction Cybersecurity remains top of mind for businesses across Pennsylvania, especially as new alerts resurrect concerns over older vulnerabilities. Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a long-known vulnerability in ASUS Live Update software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog—despite the fact that the attack itself dates back several years. While […]
France Interior Ministry Email Cyberattack Confirmed
Introduction Cyber threats are becoming a stark reality for governments and businesses alike. The recent breach of France’s Interior Ministry email servers has sent a chilling reminder across the globe, including to small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Pennsylvania and nearby regions. Whether you’re operating a digital marketing agency in Philadelphia, running a construction firm […]
GlobalProtect VPN Login Attacks Surge
Introduction Across Pennsylvania, from the bustling tech hubs of Philadelphia to the manufacturing strongholds of Reading and Allentown, cybersecurity is facing a new wave of challenges. Recent reports reveal a sharp increase in unauthorized login attempts targeting Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect VPN portals—a remote access solution widely used by enterprises, schools, and municipalities across the […]
Cryptomixer Takedown Disrupts Crypto Laundering
Introduction Federal law enforcement authorities have successfully taken down CryptoMixer, a notorious online cryptocurrency mixing service used to launder illicit funds. The digital service, which had facilitated the obfuscation of over $3 billion in crypto transactions, was seized after a coordinated international cybercrime investigation. The operation represents one of the most significant blows yet to […]
Pixel iPhone File Sharing Enabled
Introduction Staying connected and productive is vital for small businesses and communities across Pennsylvania. From local shops in Bethlehem to tech startups across Philadelphia, the ability to share files seamlessly across devices has long been a challenge—especially between Android and Apple ecosystems. But that’s changing. Google has just launched an update to its Quick Share […]
Windows Bug Disrupts Microsoft 365 Installs
Introduction Windows users across Pennsylvania are encountering a frustrating new hurdle. A recently discovered bug in Microsoft Windows is preventing the installation of Microsoft 365 desktop apps, directly impacting operations for businesses, educational institutions, and service providers. Whether you’re managing a retail outlet in Reading or running a tech startup in Bethlehem, this glitch could […]
Zero Trust Security for AI Agents
Introduction As businesses across Pennsylvania increasingly adopt artificial intelligence to streamline operations, a new challenge has emerged: securing autonomous AI agents. From Philadelphia startups to Reading-based manufacturers and Allentown educational institutions, AI is transforming the landscape—and with it comes a wave of security risks. This is where Zero Trust Security enters the picture, not just […]
GlassWorm Malware Infects VSCode Again
Introduction Cybercriminals have once again set their sights on the popular coding tool Visual Studio Code (VSCode), introducing a new wave of the malicious GlassWorm malware via the OpenVSX marketplace. As developers across Pennsylvania—from tech startups in Philadelphia to manufacturing firms in Allentown—rely more heavily on open-source extensions, this new threat poses serious risks to […]