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Fortinet Breach Highlights the Perils of Third-Party Cloud Storage
In a recent cyberattack, cybersecurity giant Fortinet fell victim to a data breach involving a third-party cloud storage site. The incident underscores the critical importance of robust security measures, even for organizations with top-tier cybersecurity capabilities. The attacker, using the moniker “Fortibitch,” obtained 440GB of Fortinet data from an Azure SharePoint site. While the breach…
Heads Up, Renters: Avis Confirms Data Breach Exposing Customer Information
Calling all recent Avis renters: The car rental company has confirmed a data breach that potentially exposed customer information. The incident, which occurred between August 3rd and 6th, 2024, targeted one of Avis’s business applications, compromising names and other undisclosed details. New Jersey-based rental car giant Avis has reported a data breach affecting 299,006 individuals.…
Tech Glitch Grounds Flights and Disrupts Services Worldwide
Common Antivirus Update Blamed for Widespread IT Outage A major tech malfunction caused travel nightmares around the globe today, impacting everything from flights to banking and healthcare. The culprit? A faulty update to a popular antivirus program. The trouble began when a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered blue error screens on many computers.…
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…
AT&T’s massive data breach
AT&T, a major telecommunications provider, recently disclosed a significant data breach impacting millions of customers. Hackers gained access to a cloud platform containing call and text message data spanning six months in 2022. This incident raises critical questions about cloud security and the growing risk of cyberattacks on businesses of all sizes. The Breach: What…