Portland IT & Cybersecurity Blog
The CrowdStrike Outage: What Portland Small Businesses Can Learn
In July 2024 a faulty update from the security vendor CrowdStrike caused Windows computers around the world to crash with blue screens. Airlines, banks, hospitals and many smaller organizations were affected. It was not a cyberattack, which is exactly why it is worth studying: the thing that took systems down was a routine update from…
Data Breaches at Ticketmaster and CDK Technologies: What You Need to Know
Customer data security has been in the spotlight recently with two concerning incidents involving major companies: Ticketmaster and CDK Technologies. Let’s break down what happened and why it matters. Listen to the podcast on SpotifyWatch the podcast episode on Youtube Ticketmaster (May 2022): Hackers breached a cloud database containing customer information. This potentially exposed names,…
Heritage Foundation Breach Highlights Cybersecurity Concerns
The Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank, recently faced a data breach. The self-styled “Gay Furry Hackers” group, SiegedSec, claimed responsibility for the attack. Motivations and Confusion: SiegedSec cited their opposition to Project 2025 as the reason for the attack. This recently released plan outlines potential policy changes for a future Trump administration. The…
Returning Guest Robert Lettin of Lettin Wealth Management: Part 2
Breaking Down IT with Steve: Empowering Business Owners with Cybersecurity Knowledge Calling all business owners! Feeling overwhelmed by the technical jargon of cybersecurity? You’re not alone! In this episode of Breaking Down IT with Steve, we welcome back Robert Lettin of Lettin Wealth. This episode tackles the technical questions every business owner is too afraid…
Returning Guest Robert Lettin of Lettin Wealth Management: Part 1
Breaking Down IT with Steve: Financial Freedom and Your Investment Portfolio Welcome back to Breaking Down IT with Steve! This episode features a returning guest, Robert Lettin, author of “Why Not You: A Guide to Replacing Your Income.” He’s joined by Dean Cambray, the sound editor from Cambray Media whose magic touch keeps the podcast…
Demystifying Tech with PDX IT: A New Video Podcast Debuts!
Calling all tech enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new VIDEO podcast series, Breaking Down IT with Steve! This first episode marks a double celebration: not only are we introducing you to the show, but we’re also unveiling our company’s exciting rebrand! We’re saying goodbye to I Do Information Technology Services…
The AT&T Snowflake Data Breach: Cloud Account Lessons for SMBs
In 2024 AT&T disclosed that attackers had accessed a cloud data platform holding call and text records from roughly six months in 2022. The platform was provided by Snowflake, and similar incidents were reported at other companies using the same service. Reports said the data included phone numbers and call durations. The details are for…
Cloud Chronicles: Unveiling the Future of Computing with Steve
Welcome to Breaking down I.T. with Steve, your gateway to unlocking the vast potential of cloud computing. Throughout this captivating podcast series, we’ll embark on an illuminating journey into the heart of the cloud, exploring its transformative influence on modern society. As we dive into the realm of cloud computing, we’ll unravel its countless benefits…
Website Tracking Tools and HIPAA: Lessons From the Kaiser Notice
Kaiser Permanente notified about 13.4 million members that online technologies on its website and mobile apps may have sent some personal information to third-party vendors, including Google, Microsoft Bing and X. Kaiser said passwords, Social Security numbers and payment information were not involved, and the incident was listed on the Department of Health and Human…