Today on the 24th Anniversary of the 9-11 Attacks. We remember all the victims in the buildings, first responders, and families forever impacted by the events on this awful day. There memories will live on and they will forever be honored and remembered. We will never forget!
Microsoft Alerts that their servers are currently being attacked at a higher rate. SharePoint Services maybe vulnerable - please check your networks or reach out for assistance - read more here: https://t.co/8gWUlq8XSR
Please note this matter was corrected around 1:46 pm EST today. All traffic in the New England area on Comcast's Network and Verizon's Networks are operating normally again to Epcom. Thank you.
Service Alert: Comcast and Verizon are having outages reaching our network via the New York City Market. This issue is impacting clients in NY, CT, MA, NH, and RI - primarily on the Comcast Network. This issue should self resolve - updates will be provided as we have them.
Good Morning, due to the weather in our Nations Capitol - Mid Atlantic Region - the Epcom Washington DC Office will be closed today!!! Please contact Epcom NYC or Epcom New England. Stay safe in this weather - we are happy to assist your technology needs remotely today.
Happy Thanksgiving! Epcom would like to give thanks to all clients, friends, and families on this day. Remember to fill your plates with all the turkey and stuffing you can get!
Today on the 23th Anniversary of the 9-11 Attacks we remember all the victims in the buildings, first responders, and families forever impacted by the events on this awful day. There memories will live on and they will forever be honored and remembered. We will never forget!
Recently, a group of 1,800 AI industry experts issued an open letter to AI Labs to pause the development of Chat GPT due to concerns about its risk and effect on society.
You can read more about this here: https://t.co/LXEimAyqX7
After a Minneapolis school missed the deadline for a $1 million ransom, ransomware dealers released the stolen files online. They are working with cybersecurity experts to securely retrieve their data.
Read more here: https://t.co/mkK67lYw2Q
While ChatGPT is a useful tool and a neat new technology, it is important to monitor where you access the tool. There was a fake ChatGPT browser extension that was hijacking Facebook account credentials from businesses!
Read more on the story here: https://t.co/DDWN7zFCd4
Never ignore security updates! LastPass recently announced that it was hacked via exploiting an employee's computer that wasn't updated. Supposedly, the whole thing could have been avoided or delayed had the software Plex been up-to-date.
Read more here: https://t.co/anuJG67sLw
Are technologies like Chat GPT a boon or bane to cyber security? While it will not write a phishing email when asked, it can still generate regular convincing emails that can be used for phishing attacks.
Read more from the article here: https://t.co/uzL7jRLJaD
OneNote file phishing attacks are on the rise! They start as phishing emails with OneNote files that have attachments that contain malware. The best way to avoid them is to not open suspicious emails or documents that are sent to you.
Read more here: https://t.co/IaoOYxVbBQ
A cyber attack on Baltimore County Public Schools cost them almost $10M. A phishing email was the cause of the breach, as well as some oversight on their database security. Call Epcom today for an extensive security audit!
Read the article here: https://t.co/v6IRSUUfLe
Windows 10 licenses will no longer be sold after the end of the month as Microsoft pushes for people to upgrade to Windows 11. However, the former will continue to be supported until October 14, 2025.
Read more about it here: https://t.co/ytYSffOmR3
Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a day where we honor him and his great vision for equality for all. Let us honor him through our actions and treating our neighbors with kindness and respect.
RIHousing announced that there was a breach last spring regarding the personal information of some of its customers. Cyberattacks have still remained common and we continue to recommend constantly evaluating your security!
Read more from the article here: https://t.co/IrIBmZc9dZ
Epcom would like to wish everyone a happy New Year! Our resolution is to continue providing world-class support to all our clients. Let's make it a successful and prosperous year for everyone!
Merry Christmas from the team at Epcom World Industries! Grab some cookies, exchange presents, and share hot cocoa with your family on this special day!