All posts by Patrick Domingues
Review Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD 1500VA Smart UPS Battery Back Up
The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD 1500VA Smart UPS Battery Back Up can handle up to 900W. The battery backup is a 2u rack unit with a 3 Year Warranty and $250,000 Insurance. Power outages are common, but they can be scary. You’ve worked hard on your network, and the last thing you want is to lose…
New Windows malware strain creeps quietly past your antivirus
Security researchers have discovered a new malware campaign that uses code signing certificates and other techniques to avoid detection by antivirus software. A recent blog post from Elastic Security, the cybersecurity firm, reveals that its researchers discovered a cluster of malicious activity after reviewing its threat prevention telemetry. Cybercriminals are getting smarter. They have figured…
Can Someone Spy On You Through Your Webcam or Phone Camera?
Are hackers spying on you through your computer camera and phone camera? Yes, it is true. Your webcam or phone camera can be hacked, which means that the hacker can monitor you and potentially steal your personal information. However, there are ways to prevent or identify the hacking of your webcam and phone camera. What…
How To Configure Unifi UDM-PRO Security Settings
In this tutorial you will be shown how to configure Unifi’s Network Security Settings so you can properly secure your networks. In this tutorial I will be utilizing a Unifi UDM-Pro. How To Configure Unifi Controller 7.0.22 UDM-PRO Security Settings Key Knowledge An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a type of engine that identifies…
4 Steps to Take If Your Social Security Number Has Been Stolen
Whether your personal information has been subjected to by hacking or you’ve been a victim of identity theft, before you panic, there are steps you can take to minimize the damage. Security breaches at large corporations are common. In fact, according to the National Cyber Security Alliance, over 143 million Americans have had their information…
How to repair Windows Server 2019 installation with DISM
n this tutorial you will learn how to repair Windows Server 2019 installation with DISM. If you’re experiencing problems with your Windows Server 2019 installation
Windows devices can’t connect to RADIUS 802.1X Wifi
There is a known issue with a windows patch that will cause some Windows 10 and 11 devices unable to connect to RADIUS 802.1x Wifi, luckily there is a workaround. Details of Issue with a potential fix from Microsoft Windows RADIUS Wifi Access Workaround On your Windows device open search, type Control Panel and…
An ideal tactic for security training engagement
In this article, we’ll explore the two main approaches to employee engagement: the carrot and the stick. We’ll look at what motivates employees to engage in security awareness training, and how each strategy can positively impact a company’s security program. When businesses get punished for bad security practices, they often try to avoid the…
Windows Zero-Day Allows Privileged File Access
A Windows security vulnerability could allow information disclosure and local privilege escalation (LPE), researchers have warned. The issue (CVE-2021-24084) has yet to get an official fix, but there is a way to protect yourself. A micropatch has been rolled out as a stop-gap measure. Security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri reported a bug in Microsoft’s…
Stripchat Breach Exposed 200m User Records
Stripchat founded in 2016 is an adult site for live nude cam shows has had its 200m user database exposed online. This data exposure puts both models and users at risk of extortion, violence, and other risks. The database was found on Nov. 5 by a security researcher. It contained about 200 million records from…