Oxford Dictionary defines malvertising as ‘the practice of incorporating malware in online advertisements.’ Short for malicious software, or malware advertising, this is the practice of attacking viewers or consumers with fraudulent information that is inserted into sometimes (but not always) legitimate advertisements. How Does It Work Malvertising works in conjunction with the online advertising ecosystem by initiating […]
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Vaccination Scams
By Chris Shank on December 30, 2020 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Security Alerts, Tech Tips
It hasn’t even been available for a minute and we’re already being warned about scams surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination. With healthcare being a huge target for cybercrime already, this isn’t surprising. Consumers should be aware of phone calls, text messages, social media links and posts, emails, and even in person tactics that will be used […]
4 ways to protect your business against risk
Small and medium-sized businesses are vulnerable to risk. This is because it’s difficult (from both an expense and resource perspective) to recover from a risk incident. External risks can come from a range of places: financial markets, technology providers, legal liabilities, accidents, natural disasters and more. Whichever risks are relevant to your industry, it’s vital […]
The future of two-factor authentication
By Chris Shank on July 4, 2019 in Latest News, Security, Security Alerts, Security Management, Spotlight
After years of lectures from security experts, businesses have finally begun to accept that a password alone isn’t enough to secure a corporate computing account. Enter two-factor authentication (2FA). It strengthens security by using an additional login method, such as fingerprint scans or facial recognition. Two-factor authentication is becoming increasingly important as passwords fall victim […]
Why you need to have a physical security policy
By Chris Shank on March 26, 2018 in HIPAA IT Security, Security Alerts, Security Management, Tech Tips
Physical security and the healthcare sector Healthcare data is extremely valuable, so it comes as no surprise that recent security and data breaches at healthcare facilities have been making headlines. Just how valuable is it? Personal health records routinely fetch more than credit card data on the black market. This is why your physical IT […]
Security Alert! Intel Chips Vulnerable
The newest threats to make headlines in the tech industry have arrived, in the form of 2 exploits known as Meltdown and Spectre. These exploits affect all modern computing processors, which are installed in everything from desktop computers to the new smartphone you just picked up at the store. In fact, you’re likely reading this […]
ALERT! MacOS Zero-Day root User Exploit Revealed
A critical flaw has been discovered in the High Sierra Apple Macintosh Operating System. This flaw allows anyone to login as the “root” user by leaving the password blank. On the MacOS, and other Unix derivatives, the “root” account is a super-user account with full control of the system. This is a MAJOR security problem […]
SECURITY ALERT: ALL WiFi Networks are Vulnerable!
By Chris Shank on October 18, 2017 in aceGuardian, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Security Alerts, Tech Tips
You may have recently heard about the KRACK WiFi vulnerability that affects all WiFi network devices. The vulnerability in the WPA and WPA2 protocols affects EVERY WiFi Router, all access points and client devices (ie: Laptops, tablets, smart phones, smart TVs, smart thermostats, smart audio (Sonos), etc). The vulnerability was announced on Monday, October 10th, […]
Security Alert! Google Docs phishing scam
Issue was reported Wednesday (05/03). The scam is one of the oldest around, sending an e-mail asking you to click a hyperlink. Do so, and hackers can get access to your information. The email appears to come from someone inviting you to share a document. The email looks very similar to one sent by Google, […]
UPDATE: Security Alert: Beware Microsoft Word Attachment Zero-Day Exploit
We have received an update regarding a recent article posted to our site: (Link to previous article: https://www.acetechgroup.com/security-alert-beware-microsoft-word-attachment-zero-day-exploit/) Microsoft has released updates to patch the zero-day vulnerability of their Windows operating systems that had been reported on over the last week (KB4015546, KB4015547, KB4015549, KB4015550). Check out this link from Microsoft, which contains more information on the […]