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Subscription bombing is a tactic cybercriminals can use to overwhelm someone's inbox with legitimate-looking emails, potentially hiding something more important underneath the flood.
4 Single Points of Failure That Could Put Your Business at Risk
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Monday Tech Tip: Clean Up Your Browser Extensions 🌐
Browser extensions can be helpful, but they can also access sensitive information.
Review your installed extensions regularly and remove any you no longer use or recognize.
Getting repeated MFA notifications you didn't initiate?
Don't just dismiss them.
If you receive an unexpected MFA request, don't approve it. Report it to your IT team and check whether someone is attempting to access your account.
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at MicroAge!
We're thankful for our customers, partners and team members who make what we do possible every day.
Think twice before scanning that random QR code.
Before you scan, ask yourself: Do I know where this code is taking me?
Data Exfiltration - The unauthorized transfer of data from an organization’s systems to an outside location. Attackers often steal sensitive information before demanding a ransom.
Beware of QR Code Scams 📱
QR codes are everywhere — but cybercriminals can use fake QR codes to send you to malicious websites or steal your information.
Before scanning, make sure you trust the source and check where the link takes you before entering any personal details.
Join MicroAge for our free, interactive MicroAge Talks Technology webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 1:15 PM ET: Something's Phishy: Can You Spot It?
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Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and the children who never returned home.
Sept 30 is a day to listen, learn, reflect, and recognize the lasting impact of residential schools and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.
Monday Tech Tip: Use AI — But Verify the Results 🤖
Before sharing or acting on AI-generated information, take a moment to review the details and confirm important facts. AI is a powerful assistant — not a replacement for human judgment.
Cyber Fact Friday: Cyberattacks Can Start with a Phone Call
Not every cyberattack begins with an email. Social engineering attacks can involve phone calls, text messages, or even in-person conversations designed to trick employees into revealing information or granting access.
Browser Extension Risk
A security concern where a browser add-on collects too much data, introduces vulnerabilities, or creates a pathway for attackers to access sensitive information.
When it comes to your IT, how often have you heard about the next “must-have” solution that’s supposed to boost productivity, simplify budgeting, or improve the way your teams work?
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Your Password Isn’t the Only Thing Protecting Your Account
Even a strong password can be compromised through phishing, data breaches, or credential theft. Multi-factor authentication adds another layer of protection by requiring additional verification before access is granted.
Prompt Injection - A type of AI security attack where someone manipulates an AI system with hidden or misleading instructions to make it reveal information, ignore safeguards, or perform unintended actions.
Wishing a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
Wishing a happy and meaningful Ganesh Chaturthi to everyone celebrating.
From all of us at MicroAge, we wish you a wonderful celebration.
AI Can Help Attackers Move Faster
Artificial intelligence can help cybercriminals automate phishing, create convincing messages, and identify potential targets faster than ever. That makes employee awareness and strong security controls more important than ever.
Large Language Model (LLM)
A type of artificial intelligence trained on large amounts of text and data to understand and generate human-like responses. Tools like ChatGPT are powered by LLM technology.
