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Microsoft Shows How Business Email Compromise Attacks Are Quick

We all the understand the risk that comes with cyberattacks. Hackers are sophisticated, calculated, and ruthless, with the goal of taking as much data and money from victims as possible. However, these attacks may be even more dangerous than previously...

March 14, 2023

Introducing MERIT Solutions’ Acceptable Use Policy Template

Merit Solutions now has a template of our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) conveniently placed on our website for all customers to download and review for their employees. In this piece, we will walk through what an Acceptable Use Policy is,...

March 13, 2023

Your iPhone Passcode Isn’t Secure

If you have an iPhone, you likely unlock it with Face ID or Touch ID. However, after enough time, we all need to punch in our four or six-digit passcodes to gain access. As it turns out, that passcode is...

March 7, 2023

How to Protect Yourself from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

The FCC has called on carriers to improve their security protections for SIM-swap and port-out attacks. While carriers are unlikely to follow suit in a timely fashion, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling victim...

March 7, 2023

Microsoft Is Forcing Everyone to Use ‘Defender’

There are plenty of excellent security tools out there to keep you safe while using your devices. However, the best security tools work best when most users (if not all) install them. Microsoft seems to be taking the extreme option...

February 28, 2023

Any MFA Is Better Than No MFA

It is difficult to emphasize enough the importance of multi-factor authentication (or MFA). It isn't enough to protect your account with a password alone. You need a secondary security solution that ensures bad actors can't break into your account if...

February 28, 2023

Zero-Click Attacks Are DOA on Samsung Devices

Zero-click attacks are among the most dangerous cyberattacks in a hacker's arsenal. The idea a bad actor can infect victims with malware without the victim doing anything at all is deeply concerning. Luckily, companies are fighting back, with Samsung leading...

February 20, 2023

Apple Patches Zero-Day on iPhones, iPads and Mac

Last Monday, Feb. 13, Apple released updates for many of its devices. For iPhones and iPads, Apple shipped iOS 16.3.1, while for Macs, the company released macOS 13.2.1. That ".1" at the end of each update name indicates that each...

February 20, 2023

Your iPhone’s Face ID Can Be More Secure

Since 2017, Apple's go-to security measure for the iPhone has been Face ID. By scanning your face with thousands of invisible beams, your iPhone can detect whether or not the person trying to unlock the device is really you. But...

February 13, 2023

Google Announces ChatGPT Rival ‘Bard’

ChatGPT is everywhere in the news, and for good reason. The conversational chatbot is very impressive, and is an example of the power of modern AI for those with and without tech experience. Now, other companies want in. Google appears...

February 7, 2023