Dax Byrd, Author at BayChester Associates

Dax Byrd

Preventing Phishing Attacks

The Surge in Phishing Attacks: What We’re Seeing, Prevention, and How to Stay Safe

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Over the past few weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in phishing emails reaching business inboxes. This is not a passing spike. It reflects a steady trend that has been building for years, now made worse by better tools on the attacker’s side and more reliance on email in day-to-day business. Our hope is […]

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fake tech support scam

When a Simple Search Leads to Disaster: A Real-World Dental Practice Cyber Incident

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A Situation That Started Like Any Other A dental practice recently reached out after experiencing a severe data loss event. Their situation did not begin with a phishing email or a suspicious download. It began with something far more common. A simple Google search directed to fake tech support scam. The practice needed technical support

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Unifi Network 10.1.83 with Starlink Integration

Get Ready for Unifi Network Application 10.1.83

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UniFi Network 10.1.83: Everything You Need to Know Before Updating Ubiquiti has released UniFi Network Application 10.1.83, an update that builds on the broader UniFi Network 10.1 platform and continues refining major improvements around reliability, wireless troubleshooting, visibility, and multi‑WAN management. Whether you’re running a home lab, a business network, or multiple UniFi sites, this

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Notepad++ Breach

Notepad++ Security Breach Highlights Third-Party Software Security Risk

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The Notepad++ Security Breach serves as a clear reminder that even widely trusted tools can introduce serious exposure when something goes wrong behind the scenes. Notepad++ is used every day by developers, system administrators, and IT teams, often on systems that touch sensitive data and critical business functions. In this case, the issue was not

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Microsoft Outage

Microsoft Office 365 Outage – What We Know

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Today’s Microsoft 365 Outage: What Happened and What It Means for Your Business Earlier today, many businesses across the United States experienced service disruptions affecting Microsoft 365, sometimes referred to as Office 365. These issues were widespread and impacted organizations of all sizes. Many of which rely on Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint for daily

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Perfectdata Vulnerability

Beware of Active Exploit: PerfectData Software Exploit Used in Dropbox Phishing Attack

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PerfectData Software was originally developed as a legitimate tool for email migration, data recovery, and mailbox backups. It assists businesses in securely transferring and preserving critical information. However, cybercriminals have recently used a PerfectData Software Exploit to infiltrate Microsoft 365 accounts. Using it to leverage its access permissions to gain unauthorized control over user data.

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What is MFA

Types of MFA: Exploring the Best Multi-Factor Authentication Methods

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Securing digital systems and data has never been more important. With cyberattacks on the rise, types of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) offer robust protection by requiring multiple forms of verification to authenticate users. While a password might suffice in traditional setups, MFA provides an additional layer of security that can thwart even the most sophisticated attackers.

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