In light of the recent flooding and storm damage that has severely impacted our community, we at BlueFactor want to remind you to stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. Unfortunately, times of crisis often attract those who seek to exploit vulnerable individuals. Whether you’re hiring contractors for repairs, donating to recovery efforts, or […]
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In recent years, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. Among the leading firms in this sector, CrowdStrike stands out for its cutting-edge technology and comprehensive threat detection capabilities. However, like any technology-dependent service, CrowdStrike is not immune to outages. This article explores a notable CrowdStrike outage, its implications, and the steps organizations
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Car Dealerships Across North America Struggle with Continued Disruptions Following Cyber Attack In the wake of a significant cyber attack on BMW, car dealerships across North America are grappling with ongoing disruptions. The attack, which targeted BMW’s IT infrastructure, has had a ripple effect on the entire dealership network, leading to substantial operational challenges and
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Implementing Zero Trust in a business can bring several benefits, including improved security posture, enhanced data protection, and better overall resilience. However, there are also common roadblocks to watch out for during implementation. Here are the benefits and roadblocks associated with implementing Zero Trust: Benefits of implementing Zero Trust in your business: Increased security: Zero
All companies, regardless of their size and industry, rely on IT support to some extent. However, some companies may have a greater need for IT support due to the nature of their business operations, the complexity of their IT infrastructure, and the number of employees they have. Here are some examples of companies that typically
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The Biden Administration Aims to Hold Companies Accountable for Subpar Cybersecurity Practices In a decisive move to protect US cyberspace, the Biden administration is advocating for mandatory regulations and liabilities on software makers and service providers. The goal is to shift the responsibility for safeguarding the digital ecosystem from smaller organizations and individuals, who
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) language model. It uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to understand user queries and provide an accurate response. It is used for a variety of purposes, including writing code, articles or blog posts, debugging, and more. It has gained traction in
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For businesses of all sizes, a data breach is not a matter of if, but when. The evolving threat landscape means that organizations must be prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from threats as quickly as possible. In the 2022 Cost of a Data Breach report, researchers share the latest insights into the cost
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The FBI’s announcement of the successful disruption of the prolific ransomware gang named “Hive” marks a major victory in the ongoing fight against criminal cyber activity. The agency was able to take down the group before they were able to collect over $130 million in ransom demands from over 300 victims. The several victims that