WatchPoint Blocked the Attack Behind Kali365 on April 16, Before It Made National News On May 21, the FBI warned the country about a phishing kit that hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts without ever stealing a password. WatchPoint had already shut that door for every client it protects, five weeks earlier. TL;DR Most security stories are […]
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Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Breach (July 2025)
July 22, 2025
by Greg Edwards, CEO
A cyberattack on Microsoft SharePoint Server just made headlines. It is a textbook example of how quickly a zero-day vulnerability can spiral into a full-blown crisis. What Happened On July 18, 2025, cybersecurity researchers disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑53770) in Microsoft SharePoint Server. The flaw allowed unauthenticated remote code execution, meaning attackers didn’t need […]
FBI Warns: Are Your Ports Wide Open? Time to Slam Them Shut with a Free WatchPoint Scan!
July 11, 2025
by Greg Edwards, CEO
Would you ever hang a bright neon sign outside your business reading, "Hey burglars, doors unlocked, come on in!"? Of course not. Yet astonishingly, many businesses do just that digitally, leaving their firewall ports wide open and welcoming cybercriminals with open arms. Recently, even the FBI stepped in to issue a stern (and somewhat embarrassing) […]
Can’t find what you need in Teams? This makeover will increase your business’s productivity
July 12, 2025
by Greg Edwards, CEO
Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams? Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out an update to help streamline things. The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate – grouping everything in one location under the Chat menu. Think of it as a central […]
A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups. Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. The basic function of data backup tools is to create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong, […]
They Could Be Ransomware Scams Picture this: You’re having a busy day at work when the phone rings. On the other end of the line is someone claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support. They sound professional, helpful even. But before you follow their instructions, ask yourself: could this be a scam? The latest trend […]
AI chatbots have taken the world by storm in recent months. We’ve been having fun asking ChatGPT questions, trying to find out how much of our jobs it can do, and even getting it to tell us jokes. But while lots of people have been having fun, cyber criminals have been powering ahead and finding […]
Security Overlooked: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?
January 26, 2025
by Greg Edwards, CEO
When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details, which can affect your security login processes. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for security breaches, […]
Personal Data of Every American Exposed in Major Leak
January 26, 2025
by Greg Edwards, CEO
Top 3 Things You Should do to Protect Your Identity On August 6th, 2024, most, if not all, of the US population’s personal information was leaked by hackers that stole the information from National Public Data back in April. According to NPD’s website, they provide criminal records, background checks and more; the more may now […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of the system administrator within small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has undergone a massive transformation. A decade ago, the one “tech guy" sitting alone in the server room could manage almost all aspects of an organization’s IT infrastructure. Today, the complexity and scale of IT systems demand […]
