Just when you think cybercriminals have exhausted their bag of tricks, they find a new way to surprise you. The latest scam? Faking data breaches to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers alike. Earlier this year, Europcar, an international car rental company based in France, discovered that a cybercriminal was […]
Is your organization currently bleeding money due to its reliance on outdated technology? The answer is likely yes. A recent survey by Deloitte revealed that a staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets last year, with an inefficient technology infrastructure being the primary culprit. The 2024 poll of nearly 300 business leaders […]
The massive wave of layoffs in 2024 brings a cybersecurity threat that most business owners aren’t focusing on: offboarding employees. Even major brands with top-tier cybersecurity systems, processes, and procedures in place can fail to adequately protect themselves from insider threats. This August marks a year since two disgruntled Tesla employees went rogue after being […]
CDK Global continues to grapple with the aftermath of a significant cyberattack (after 2+ weeks!). Thus, leaving many of the software services it provides to thousands of car dealerships across the U.S. still not fully operational. As of Monday, CDK stated that it expects all dealers to regain access to the platform by July 4. […]
Why Free Antivirus and Firewall Software Are Risky for Bergen and Rockland County Businesses As a business leader, you’re always seeking ways to increase revenue, reduce expenses, and grow your bottom line. Implementing AI tools, optimizing services, and running a more efficient operation are excellent strategies. However, one area you should never cut corners on […]
In recent months, the alarming cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under the health care giant UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a chilling reality. That reality? That cyber threats can lurk undetected within our networks, ready to unleash chaos at any moment. The breach, executed by the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat hacker group, saw the attackers […]
If you’re serious about growing a successful, profitable business in 2024 and beyond, there’s no room for pass-the-buck tactics—especially when it comes to IT support. The efficiency of your IT team isn’t just a convenience; it’s a cornerstone of your operational capability. Many companies in Bergen and Rockland counties find themselves held back by subpar […]
In an interview, Steve Wozniak was asked what he would have done differently if he had been Apple’s CEO instead of Steve Jobs. Wozniak remarked that he would have been “a lot nicer to people,” but quickly added that if he had been CEO, Apple might never have released the Macintosh. Steve Jobs was known […]
In a recent statement, AT&T, the largest telecommunications company in the United States, revealed a significant data breach. The company discovered a dataset for sale on the dark web, containing information on approximately 73 million accounts—7.6 million current AT&T customers and 65.4 million former users. Details of the Breach The compromised data includes passcodes (PIN […]
What distinguishes high-quality IT support from mediocre or substandard services? Is it lower prices or flat-fee services? At XSolutions, we believe several crucial factors separate good IT providers from great ones. When clients switch to us from their old providers, we consistently hear the same feedback: they didn’t realize how poor their previous support was […]
