Cisco ASA Zero-Days Under Attack
Introduction Businesses across Pennsylvania, from Philadelphia’s vibrant tech startups to the manufacturing hubs of Allentown and Bethlehem, are being urged to heighten their cyber defenses. Cisco recently issued a warning regarding multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls that are actively being exploited in the […]
Steam Game Scam Steals Cancer Donations
Introduction The gaming world was rocked this week after a shocking scam surfaced on the Steam platform. A published and seemingly verified game was exposed as a malicious tool designed to intercept and reroute donations meant for a cancer-afflicted Twitch streamer. This egregious act not only targeted a vulnerable individual but also exploited Steam’s trust-based […]
The Smart Guide to Cloud Migration Lehigh Valley Manufacturers Use to Save 30%
A manufacturing executive in Allentown just saved his company $180,000 annually by making one strategic decision. The secret? A properly executed cloud migration Lehigh Valley approach that most local manufacturers are still overlooking. The numbers are staggering. Companies that migrate to the cloud reduce their Total Cost of Ownership by up to 40%, while 85% […]
Windows September Update Breaks SMBv1
Windows September Update Breaks SMBv1 Introduction Microsoft’s September 2023 Patch Tuesday updates introduced important security and performance enhancements—but not without some critical side effects. With the rollout of these cumulative updates, Windows users began to report a significant issue: the inability to access shared folders over SMBv1 (Server Message Block version 1). Microsoft has since […]
Microsoft Resolves Global Exchange Outage
Introduction Microsoft has officially resolved a widespread outage that impacted Exchange Online services, leaving users across North America and beyond struggling to access their mailboxes. The disruption, which began early Tuesday morning, triggered a flood of complaints from IT admins and enterprise users alike who depend on Exchange Online for critical communication and collaboration. What […]
Accounting Firm IT Eastern PA: Why Tax Season Brings Hackers to Your Doorstep
As tax season approaches in Eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, accounting firms from Hamburg to Philadelphia are bracing for their busiest period. But while you’re focused on deadlines and client returns, cybercriminals are planning their own busy season. One that targets your firm’s most valuable asset: client data. The stark reality: Accounting firms face an average […]
ChatGPT Projects Free With Split Chat
Introduction OpenAI continues to evolve the ChatGPT experience, recently announcing two exciting upgrades: Projects are now free for all users, and a new Split Chat toggle feature has been rolled out. These enhancements aim to make collaboration, organization, and navigation within ChatGPT more seamless and user-friendly—even for those on the free plan. New ChatGPT Projects […]
Why 46% of Cyber Attacks Hit Small Businesses: A Wake-Up Call for Lehigh Valley Companies
Last week, a manufacturing company in Allentown got a 4 AM wake-up call that changed everything. Not from their alarm clock… from their IT security system alerting them that someone was trying to infiltrate their network and steal customer data. Fortunately, they had the right protection in place. Many Lehigh Valley businesses won’t be so […]
Fintech Firm Hacked in $130M Heist Attempt
Fintech Firm Hacked in $130M Heist Attempt Introduction In a startling new cyber incident, an unidentified hacking group attempted to steal $130 million from a prominent fintech company by exploiting the digital financial ecosystem. The attempted cyber-heist underscores the ever-growing risks that fintech organizations face as they scale digital operations and handle increasing volumes of […]
Claude Code Web App Debuts
Introduction In a move that is set to shake up the world of AI-powered coding assistants, Anthropic has unveiled a brand-new platform called Claude Code. This web-based code assistant, currently in early testing, is designed to directly rival OpenAI’s GPT-powered Codex and GitHub Copilot solutions. Built atop Anthropic’s Claude language models, this dedicated development environment […]