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The ghost in the machine: Securing your business from AI-powered threats

When it comes to insider threats, the focus is often on human error, but what about the “ghosts in the machine”? These are the countless applications, software, and automated systems — each with its own non-human identity (NHI) — that keep your business running. The proliferation of NHIs was already a complex security issue, but… Continue reading The ghost in the machine: Securing your business from AI-powered threats

Your biggest security threat isn’t human — it’s the bots

While you focus on protecting your business from external attacks and human error, a new threat is quietly brewing from within your own systems. The countless applications, scripts, and automated processes you use every day each have their own non-human identity (NHI). This digital workforce is essential for modern business, but it also creates a… Continue reading Your biggest security threat isn’t human — it’s the bots

AI is great, but it creates a security blind spot

You’re focused on leveraging the latest technology for growth and innovation, but there’s a hidden risk that comes with it. The software, automated systems, and AI tools that power your business each have their own non-human identity (NHI). Managing these digital identities was a significant challenge even before the AI boom, but now, with intelligent… Continue reading AI is great, but it creates a security blind spot

Unlocking the power of multicloud: Key benefits and challenges for your business

The shift to multicloud is becoming a common strategy for enterprises seeking more flexible, resilient, and high-performance solutions. Leveraging services from multiple cloud providers enables businesses to customize their IT infrastructure, making sure it aligns more effectively with their specific requirements. However, a multicloud strategy comes with its own set of challenges that organizations need… Continue reading Unlocking the power of multicloud: Key benefits and challenges for your business

Mastering the multicloud approach: How to maximize flexibility and reduce risk

From improved performance to increased flexibility with specialized services, there are many reasons why a multicloud approach is becoming increasingly popular among businesses across industries. But this approach does come with unique challenges. This article dives into the reasons why businesses adopt multicloud and how they can manage the complexities that come with it. Why… Continue reading Mastering the multicloud approach: How to maximize flexibility and reduce risk

Why embracing a multicloud strategy makes sense for modern businesses

A multicloud strategy leverages multiple cloud service providers to meet your business’s various needs. While this approach can offer increased flexibility, enhanced security, and improved performance, it also introduces complexity in management and cost tracking. Understanding the balance between the benefits and challenges of a multicloud arrangement is key to maximizing this setup. Why adopt… Continue reading Why embracing a multicloud strategy makes sense for modern businesses

The latest phishing attack looks like it’s from your own company

The biggest security threats aren’t always the ones banging on the front door. A recently uncovered flaw shows that hackers can abuse a Microsoft 365 feature to send malicious emails that appear to originate from inside your company. Because they look like internal mail, they often bypass traditional security filters, making them particularly dangerous. The… Continue reading The latest phishing attack looks like it’s from your own company

New email scam alert: There’s an imposter in your inbox

We all know to be careful of suspicious emails from strangers. But what happens when a scam email looks like it was sent by your own colleague? A newly discovered scam allows hackers to become imposters within your organization’s email system, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s a trap. The… Continue reading New email scam alert: There’s an imposter in your inbox

Think you can spot a phishing email? This new trick is harder to catch

Many people are getting better at spotting phishing attacks from outside sources. But what if the attack appears to come from within your own company? A recently discovered vulnerability in Microsoft 365 is being used to bypass traditional security, making it easier than ever for hackers to send you convincing fake emails that slip past… Continue reading Think you can spot a phishing email? This new trick is harder to catch

10 Common Windows mistakes and how to fix them for good

Using Windows might feel intuitive and routine, but over time, many users unknowingly develop bad habits that can negatively impact their experience. From skipping updates to ignoring backups, we’ll show you the top 10 things to stop doing and the smarter habits to adopt instead. 1. Putting off Windows updates Installing updates might seem like… Continue reading 10 Common Windows mistakes and how to fix them for good