Posts by Steve S.

A Bitter Brew: Starbucks Caught in the Crossfire of a Cyberattack In a recent turn of events, Starbucks, the global coffee giant, has found itself entangled in the aftermath of a ransomware attack on one of its third-party vendors. This cyber incident has led to significant disruptions in the company’s ability to pay its baristas…

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Apple has addressed two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited by attackers to target Intel-based Macs. The flaws resided in macOS Sequoia’s JavaScriptCore (CVE-2024-44308) and WebKit (CVE-2024-44309) components. The more severe vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-44308, could enable attackers to execute malicious code remotely via specially crafted web content. By contrast, the other flaw (CVE-2024-44309)…

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PDX IT Services, led by industry veteran Steve Shaff, is dedicated to rescuing small businesses from IT chaos. With over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike, Steve understands the unique challenges faced by small business owners. PDX IT Services provides comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the specific needs…

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Join us for Part 2 of our Breaking Down I.T. podcast as we sit down with Victoria Dean, a seasoned IT professional from TAK Consulting. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of IT and business, sharing firsthand experiences and valuable insights. Victoria takes us on a nostalgic journey, recounting tales of hosting…

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A threat actor known as IntelBroker has claimed to have breached Cisco’s systems on October 6th, 2024, stealing a vast amount of sensitive data. The stolen data allegedly includes source code, credentials, certificates, customer data, and private keys. The actor has also released a list of companies whose production source code was allegedly compromised, including…

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Given the recent data breach at Globe Life and the increasing threat of cyberattacks, businesses must prioritize robust cybersecurity measures. PDX IT Services can offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to protect your organization from data breaches and other cyber threats. Here’s how: 1. Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Management: 2. Network Security: 3. Endpoint Security:…

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Insurance Giant Faces Extortion and Data Exposure In a significant cybersecurity breach, Globe Life, a major life and health insurance provider, has confirmed that it is being extorted by a hacker who has stolen sensitive customer data. The data breach, originating from the company’s subsidiary, American Income Life Insurance (AIL), has exposed personal information of…

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As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, you’ll have to tackle several dangers that come with doing business online. Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks. This is why it’s critical to think about measures to protect your organization in every possible way. If you are unfamiliar…

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To succeed in today’s modern competitive business landscape, you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your employees. This will equip you to identify areas where employees may need further training, including cybersecurity awareness. Are you sure that your employees can resist threats and prevent cyberattacks? Certain employee traits can indicate a lack of…

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In today’s digital world, safeguarding your organization’s online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers. Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. In fact, nearly…

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