Industry Updates

Security for All, Not Some: Safeguarding the Unconnected

At a recent event, multiple companies asked if you really need to protect air-gapped technology, and, if so, how to do it. It’s easy to assume that if a system […]

Defending Against the Unseen: How BLOKWORX Utilizes Deep Instinct for Cutting-edge Prevention

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate. Malicious actors constantly seek new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and infect systems with malware. As a […]

The Power of Prevention: How BLOKWORX Services Safeguard Against the Microsoft Teams Bug

A recent vulnerability in Microsoft Teams has emphasized the power of prevention-centric cybersecurity. This bug enables malware delivery from external accounts. This poses a significant threat to businesses that are […]

The Crucial Role of Vulnerability Scans

In today’s digital landscape, both protected and unprotected environments face numerous cybersecurity challenges. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a vital role in safeguarding these environments, utilizing security services such as […]

Protect Against the Dangers of .zip and .mov Domains

The introduction of new top-level domains (TLDs) by Google Registry, including .zip and .mov, has raised concerns within the infosec community regarding cybersecurity risks. Deep learning and machine learning can […]

Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep learning and machine learning are both branches of artificial intelligence (AI). They involve building algorithms to analyze and make predictions or decisions based on data. However, there are some […]

Sales Tools vs. Actual Security: Differentiating Between Scans

  Imagine you’ve just purchased a certified used car. As part of due diligence, you take that car into another dealership for a full workup. That dealership tells you that […]

Ransomware Prevention: A Persistent Problem Top of Mind for The City of Dallas

Ransomware continues to be a pressing cybersecurity threat, causing significant disruptions and financial losses for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. The recent 2023 Dallas ransomware incident serves as a stark reminder […]

Cybersecurity Tools: Is More Security Better Security?

Recently, we attended several industry events. Looking around the vendor halls, there were no less than 30 vendors providing cybersecurity tools. All of them presented value and hit different portions […]

EvilExtractor: Awareness and Hygiene!

EvilExtractor malware extracts sensitive or confidential information from a victim’s computer system without their consent or knowledge. It falls under the category of information-stealing malware, which is a prevalent and […]

Infamous Emotet is Back in Play

Emotet, a self-updating modular trojan horse malware, has again raised its ugly head. Emotet, also known as “The Banker,” was first discovered in 2014 as a banking Trojan. However, over […]

Third-Party Integrations – Productivity vs. Risk

Although a patch alleviates the threat, a vulnerability dubbed GhostToken reveals the danger of installing third-party integrations into sanctioned apps. GhostToken allowed attackers irrevocable access to an individual’s Google account […]