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Want to read all about it? We’ve got a blog with a bird’s eye view on how to keep your website running as safe as possible. Check out https://frontlinemsp.com/articles/safer-website/

Keeping Your Site Safer Wordpress is used to create, publish, and manage web content for 43% of all websites. How can you increase your site’s security?

Check those themes, plug-ins, and any other additional bits. Everything you add on to make your site run is also a program. Check regularly to see if yours has an update that could you’re your site!

Check your main content management system (CMS). The most popular is WordPress, which accounts for 63% of the market. Like any other bit of programming, vulnerabilities in the CMS can be exploited. The developers periodically push updates that patch them.

If you run a website, it can be tough to keep track of the different areas you need to keep up to date. In addition to the actual material on your site, you’ll need to keep things up to date behind the scenes. This week we’ll look at a few.

As important as it is to keep up to date, make sure you are getting your updates from the developer themselves and not a fake like the browser updates making the rounds lately. https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/beware-fake-browser-updates-deliver.html

Beware: Fake Browser Updates Deliver BitRAT and Lumma Stealer Malware Beware of fake browser updates! Cybercriminals are using this tactic to deliver dangerous malware like BitRAT and Lumma Stealer.

Setting your apps to automatically update keeps your devices protected from patched security holes ASAP. Look into it!

Want to update your phone’s OS, but stuck? Check out details on how at https://frontlinemsp.com/articles/update-phone/

How to Update Your Phone Updating your mobile phone installs security patches that make it harder for bad guys to take advantage of your phone. How do you do it?

Do you prefer mobile devices with cute little robots? Updating apps on your Android phone or tablet is as easy as 1-2-3-4!

Do your mobile devices come with that little fruit logo? Updating apps on your iPhone or iPad is as easy as 1-2-3!

It seems every device is running apps these days—software packages suited for specific tasks on mobile or desktop devices. Bad news: New vulnerabilities are constantly being found in apps. Much better news: In today’s world, developers often stay on task, pushing updates that target these vulnerabilities. Let’s look this week at ways to keep your apps up to date and patched.

Network attached storage (NAS) devices are a way to add storage space to your setup, but keep in mind they run an operating system too. If you keep one, make sure you check for security updates regularly to keep them patched an harder to exploit! https://www.securityweek.com/recent-zyxel-nas-vulnerability-exploited-by-botnet/

Recent Zyxel NAS Vulnerability Exploited by Botnet A Mirai-like botnet has started exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability in discontinued Zyxel NAS products.

Frustrated by a slower booting computer running Microsoft Office on the second Wednesday of each month? You’re not the only one. Check out this plain-written breakdown of Patch Tuesday and why it is worth a little extra wait.

What Is Patch Tuesday? Patch Tuesday is when updates are released for Microsoft software. Here's what was included in the last update and when the next Patch Tuesday will be.

Computers big and small come with Operating Systems. Regularly patching the OS on your standard computers and mobile devices is vital because they are so frequently used and exposed to the internet.

Just like a patch on a tire, the updates developers send are only effective once they are applied. The trick? Like medicine, some patches come with side effects. Balancing the urgency of patching a vulnerability with its possible effects on your system can be tough!

Happy August!! Developers do what they can to keep the bad guys from using their operating systems, apps, and other programs. When they find a place the program is weak, they patch the chinks in its “armor” by sending out updates. This month, look for tips and info regarding these updates and patches.

We've all been there - you need to quickly check your email or print a document, and the only option is a public computer. But do you know the importance of logging out when you're done?

Leaving your account open can leave your personal information vulnerable to prying eyes. Don't let someone else access your private data! Always remember to log out of public or shared computers when you're done.

Vishing scams use voice calls to achieve their purpose. CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) is warning that criminals are impersonating them over the phone. Find out more at https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-criminals-impersonating-its-employees-in-phone-calls

Has all this talk of phishing got your organization looking for cybersecurity/phishing training? Contact us at https://FrontlineMSP.com/engage for more info about what we offer our clients.

Believe it or not, the very first text message was sent back in 1992 and it read 'Merry Christmas'. Who would have thought that a simple message would pave the way for such massive technological advancements?

Remember to keep a weather eye for a browser window that pops up inside another—it just might be a fake!

Threat Alert: Browser-in-the-Browser Phishing Ever sign into a site using another credential? Browser-in-the-Browser phishing takes advantage of your familiarity with the process.

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Legitimate PWAs exist for popular apps like X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. If you do choose to download one, please do what you can to make sure it’s not a fake. Find out more at our blog: https://frontlinemsp.com/articles/finding-secure-apps/

Finding Secure Apps | Frontline Technology With so many apps out there, how do you choose? Here are 5 tips to help you pick secure apps for your phone.

Progressive web apps have standard browser controls hidden, so they shouldn’t have a URL bar. If your PWA does, it might be trying to convince you that you’re visiting a site you are not.

Have you ever wanted to automatically open PowerPoint into slide show mode?

Say goodbye to the hassle of clicking through menus to start your presentation! Save your presentation in .PPS format and it will automatically open in slide show mode. Never waste time fiddling with settings again!

Progressive web apps can be used to steal credentials for the legitimate sites they imitate. Make absolutely sure the app you sign in to is the app it claims to be.

New phishing toolkit uses PWAs to steal login credentials A new phishing kit has been released that allows red teamers and cybercriminals to create progressive web Apps (PWAs) that display convincing corporate login forms to steal credentials.

Examples of legit PWAs you may have seen around include many social media outlets--so you may be viewing this post on a PWA right now!

Did you know that the first Windows virus was discovered in 1992?

As technology continues to progress, so do the threats it faces. In 1992, the very first virus affecting Microsoft Windows was discovered. Since then, cyberattacks have only become more advanced and dangerous.

As a nonprofit organization, it's crucial to protect your data and remain vigilant against cyber threats. That's where Frontline Technology comes in, providing cybersecurity services to keep your organization safe.

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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can be used to create a desktop experience for an internet-based app. Unfortunately, they can also be used to phish for credentials. We’ll take a look at PWAs and how they can be used to phish this week.

If you get a text from someone you don’t know, feel free to ignore it. Scammers have been using messages on social media and text as a way of opening the door for a long-played scam. If you don’t respond, they don’t know they have a valid number. https://frontlinemsp.com/articles/pig-butchering-scams/ # Update

Pig Butchering Scams | Frontline Technology Pig butchering scams are a new twist on an old favorite. Three cyber-safe habits can help you steer clear of them.