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Chicago businesses operate in one of the most economically diverse regions in the country. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, manufacturers, logistics providers, law firms, nonprofits, and technology startups all rely on vendors to keep operations moving. Payroll processors, cloud platforms, managed service providers, SaaS tools, marketing agencies, and data analytics firms often hold sensitive information or connect directly into internal networks. Third-party relat

Discover how malicious Chrome extensions are stealing business data, emails, and browsing history. Learn about the threats and how to protect yourself.

Google reports state-backed hackers are using Gemini AI for reconnaissance, phishing, and malware development, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Cyberattacks against local governments are no longer rare events. When DuPage County experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted court systems, sheriff operations, and administrative services, it became another reminder that critical infrastructure is not limited to power grids and hospitals. County systems support justice, public safety, and essential records. When they go offline, the ripple effects are immediate. For private sector organizations, the incident is not jus

Chicago’s business community is heading into 2026 facing a ransomware environment that is more aggressive, more distributed, and more psychologically strategic than ever before. Hospitals, manufacturers, logistics firms, professional services organizations, and school systems across the region have all felt the pressure of operational shutdowns, data leaks, and vendor-driven exposure. The threat is no longer defined by a single criminal group or a single type of exploit. It i

BetterWorld Technology has once again been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, on its 2026 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The MSP 500 is one of the IT channel’s most respected annual rankings, identifying the top managed service providers in North America that help organizations strengthen operations, improve security, and get meaningful value from their technology investments.  Key Takeaways  •  BetterWorld Technology has

At BetterWorld Technology, security commitments are not announcements we make once and move on from. They are operational disciplines we maintain every day, across every client engagement. That is why we are proud to share that we have successfully completed our SOC 2® Type 2 examination, independently validating that the security controls we designed are not just well structured but reliably executed over time. Key Takeaways BetterWorld Technology has completed its SOC 2® Ty

A Nebraska man is charged with kidnapping two Florida sisters he met on Roblox and Snapchat, raising concerns about online grooming and child safety.

Discover how the 'AgreeTo' Outlook add-in was exploited to steal over 4,000 Microsoft credentials and credit card details, and learn about the security vulnerabilities it exposed.

Chicago Public Schools recently disclosed that student data was accessed through a third party file transfer software provider. The incident did not involve Social Security numbers or financial account data, yet it still affected current students and former students dating back several school years. That scale alone should get the attention of every leadership team in Chicago. This was not a simple phishing mistake or a single compromised laptop. The exposure originated thro

Ransomware is usually described like a break in: an attacker forces a door, grabs valuables, locks the place up, and demands payment. That story is comforting because it suggests a clear villain outside the building. Reality is messier. A huge share of ransomware success comes from trusted access. Sometimes that access belongs to a current employee, a former employee, a contractor, or a vendor. Other times it is stolen and used so convincingly that it looks like a normal user

Fortinet FortiWeb is vulnerable to CVE-2025-25257, a critical SQL injection flaw allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Learn about affected versions and immediate patching recommendations.