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Browser extensions are software too: A security checklist for business PCs

Browser extensions are treated as convenient add-ons rather than what they actually are: software installed on a business computer with significant access to network traffic, browsing data, and, in some cases, stored credentials. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has explicitly noted that browser extensions can carry high privilege levels and introduce substantial security… Continue reading Browser extensions are software too: A security checklist for business PCs

How to audit and manage browser extensions before they become a security problem

A browser extension with permission to read and change all your data on every website has roughly the same access to your activity as the browser itself. For individual users, that might be an acceptable tradeoff for a useful tool. For a business PC, it is an access level that deserves the same scrutiny as… Continue reading How to audit and manage browser extensions before they become a security problem

The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Most businesses carefully manage which software gets installed on company computers. Fewer apply the same discipline to browser extensions, even though extensions often carry permissions that rival those of traditional installed applications. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidance on web browser security calls out extensions specifically as a source of elevated risk. This… Continue reading The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Identifying and resolving phone infrastructure breaches

Unexpected spikes in network traffic or international charges usually indicate that bad actors are exploiting your communication tools. Knowing what to watch out for and how to respond enables your IT team to isolate threats and restore reliable voice services quickly. Signs of a compromised phone system Cybercriminals frequently target Voice over Internet Protocol tools… Continue reading Identifying and resolving phone infrastructure breaches

Protecting corporate voice networks from unauthorized access and intrusion

Sudden performance drops and unexplained routing changes often point to an active intrusion within your digital phone environment. Learning to spot these red flags helps organizations respond rapidly to secure their communication channels. Signs of a compromised phone system Cybercriminals frequently target Voice over Internet Protocol tools to run toll fraud schemes, eavesdrop on confidential… Continue reading Protecting corporate voice networks from unauthorized access and intrusion

Spotting the early warning signs of a compromised corporate phone system

Corporate voice systems are a major target for cybercriminals seeking free long-distance routes and sensitive operational data. Identifying subtle shifts in call volumes and billing details allows your team to stop active intrusions before minor security gaps become major financial liabilities. Signs of a compromised phone system Cybercriminals frequently target Voice over Internet Protocol tools… Continue reading Spotting the early warning signs of a compromised corporate phone system