While the basics still matter, they need to be framed honestly, he said. Hover over links, but understand that cloud-hosted URLs can still be malicious; check the sender’s “from” address and domain, but recognize that compromised or look-alike domains exist;… Read More "New phishing attack leverages PDFs and Dropbox"
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Organizations trust third-party vendors to manage large volumes of sensitive customer data, with outsourcing increasing across all industries, including the highly-regulated healthcare sector and financial services. However, service providers don’t necessarily implement the same strict data security standards that these… Read More "Meeting the SOC 2 Third-Party Requirements in 2026"
Sextortion scam emails have become a disturbingly common occurrence in people’s inboxes. These menacing messages claim the sender has hacked your computer, recorded you visiting adult websites or engaging in compromising acts via your webcam, and will share the embarrassing… Read More "Sextortion Scam: Blackmail scam emails that demand Bitcoin"
Microsoft has announced that the phase-out of NT LAN Manager (NTLM) is now transitioning to disabling the protocol by default, in an effort to increase security in Windows 11 and Windows Server. NTLM is a series of security protocols that… Read More "Microsoft disables NTLM in Windows"
Business partnerships require trust, but knowing which vendors you can trust to protect your customer’s PII and PHI is difficult. With the rise of information technology, there are countless ways that trust can be broken, whether intentionally or unintentionally. As… Read More "Top 11 Questionnaires for IT Vendor Assessment in 2026"
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized financial transactions, offering speed, anonymity, and decentralization. However, the rise of cryptoscams has become a significant concern for investors and users alike. As the popularity of digital currencies grows, so do the sophisticated trading scams that exploit… Read More "Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 02, 2026Kerberos / Enterprise Security Microsoft has announced a three-phase approach to phase out New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) as part of its efforts to shift Windows environments toward stronger, Kerberos-based options. The development comes more than two… Read More "Microsoft Begins NTLM Phase-Out With Three-Stage Plan to Move Windows to Kerberos"
If you process credit card data, you only have until 31 March 202, when all the requirements in PCI DSS v4.0.1 become officially mandatory. This post will help you get familiar with the compliance requirements of the latest version of… Read More "How to Comply with PCI DSS 4.0.1 (2026 Guide)"
