How to Protect Your Computer from Cyber Threats

🍏 Apple warned users of new mercenary spyware attacks 🎯 Victims included journalists, lawyers, and officials, with zero-day flaws exploited silently ⚠️. ⭐ Actionable Insights and Tips 🔐 Keep all devices updated immediately when emergency patches or zero-day fixes are released. 🛡️ Enable Lockdown Mode on high-risk devices to block spyware and exploit attempts. 📧 Verify all alerts via Apple’s official account page, never through links in emails. At SSL.com, Trust is What We Do 🔒 #Spyware #CyberSecurity #Apple Read more from BleepingComputer. Link in comments ⬇️

🧐 Question: I let you make phone calls over the internet instead of traditional phone lines. Thanks to me, businesses can have phone systems without needing old-school landlines. What am I? 💡 Hint: If you’ve ever used Zoom, Skype, or Google Voice to make a call, you’ve used me! ☎️🌐 #cybersecurity #IT #trivia #networksecurity #managedservices

🧐 Question: I let you make phone calls over the internet instead of traditional phone lines. Thanks to me, businesses can have phone systems without needing old-school landlines. What am I? 💡 Hint: If you’ve ever used Zoom, Skype, or Google Voice to make a call, you’ve used me! ☎️🌐 #cybersecurity #IT #trivia #networksecurity #managedservices

3 Cybersecurity Habits Most People Forget (But Hackers Don’t!) Everyone talks about strong passwords and 2FA… but here are 3 overlooked habits that can save you from a cyber nightmare: 1. Check your apps’ permission: That flashlight app doesn’t need access to your microphone. Review permissions monthly. 2. Log out of accounts you don’t use often: Staying signed in = bigger attack surface if your device is compromised. 3. Update your router firmware: We patch our laptops, but home routers often go years without updates. Hackers love that. Small habits. Huge impact. What’s one uncommon cybersecurity practice YOU follow that others should know about? #CyberSecurity #BestPractices #GRC #RiskManagement #InfoSec

🔒 Keep your devices safe from both hackers and thieves! In this week’s Tech Support Wednesday, we’re sharing easy tips to protect your phone, tablet, or computer—no tech skills required. ✅ Use a secure lockscreen ✅ Turn on Find My iPhone or Find My Device ✅ Be ready to wipe your device remotely ✅ Don’t forget simple hardware steps like keeping your device secure in public Protecting your data doesn’t have to be complicated. Watch the full video to learn how small steps can make a big difference. 💬 Have a question about device security? Drop it in the comments—we’ll answer in Monday’s video! #TechSupportWednesday #CyberSecurity #DeviceSecurity #DigitalSafety #OnlineSafety #PrivacyTips #TheMAPWorld #MAPSystems

Client-side encryption sounds secure…until your IT admin is juggling 200 mobile devices. The truth? It's not one-size-fits-all. Choosing between gateway and client-side encryption should depend on your organization’s real-world needs. "The most important thing in email encryption is managing your certificates, and doing it once, not on every phone, laptop, or tablet." #EmailEncryption #Cybersecurity #DigitalTrust #DataSecurity #ClientSideEncryption #GatewayEncryption #EncryptionSolutions #PKI #DigitalIdentity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #DataProtection #IdentityManagement #SSL #SecureEmail #CyberAwareness #CIO #CISO #ITManagement

Many Atlanta SMBs still believe Macs don’t need protection. But the truth is: Apple devices are no longer safe by default. Here’s why: Macs face ransomware and phishing just like Windows PCs. Outdated iPhones can give hackers a backdoor into your network. One unprotected device can put client data at risk. As IT professionals, we must help businesses understand that security means protecting every device, not just some of them. 📖 Dive into our latest blog to learn how to safeguard Apple devices in your business: www.trueitpros.com/blog #Cybersecurity #ManagedIT #AtlantaSMB #MacSecurity #ITSupport

Apple, via France’s CERT-FR, has warned that since early 2025 there have been at least four instances in which users received threat notifications indicating they were targeted by mercenary spyware. These attacks are described as “highly sophisticated,” often using zero-day vulnerabilities or requiring no user interaction, and target high-risk individuals such as journalists, activists, senior officials, and others in sensitive roles. Apple encourages those notified to enable Lockdown Mode, update their software, reset devices if necessary, and seek emergency security assistance to reduce further risk. #cybersecurity #vulnerability https://lnkd.in/deny2D_w

CYBER ALERT 💻 Hackers are abusing Apple’s iCloud calendar to send #phishing emails. Here’s what’s happening. When someone sends a calendar, invite to another person. Apple delivers it from a real Apple email. And hackers are abusing this feature and sending malicious links and images via calendar invites. These invites can include fake events that try to steal your info. Here are 3 tips to stay safe: 1️⃣ Turn off automatic calendar invites in your iCloud settings. 2️⃣ Don’t trust random or urgent invites from people you don’t know. 3️⃣ Always double check before clicking or responding to anything. What steps do you take to stay ahead of these types of threats? #financiallyfreeby25 #youngestincharge

Apple Backports Fix for CVE-2025-43300 Exploited in Sophisticated Spyware Attack Apple on Monday backported fixes for a recently patched security flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-43300 (CVSS score: 8.8), an out-of-bounds write issue in the ImageIO component that could result in memory corruption when processing a malicious image file. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals," the company said. Since then, WhatsApp has acknowledged that a vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS (CVE-2025-55177, CVSS score: 5.4) had been chained with CVE-2025-43300 as part of highly-targeted spyware attacks aimed at less than 200 individuals. https://lnkd.in/eYTCNPbq Stay Connected to Sidharth Sharma, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CDPSE for content related to Cyber Security. #CyberSecurity #JPMC #Technology #InfoSec #DataProtection #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #NetworkSecurity #CyberDefense #SecurityAwareness #ITSecurity #SecuritySolutions #CyberResilience #DigitalSecurity #SecurityBestPractices #CyberRisk #SecurityOperations