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Cyber threats don’t slow down, and neither does the cybersecurity news cycle. Over the past week, multiple high-impact incidents, critical vulnerabilities, and emerging security trends surfaced that organizations can’t afford to ignore. Below is a concise roundup of the most important stories, highlighting what happened, why it matters, and what security teams should take away. Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Sensitive Business Data and Browsing History A powerful

The FBI warns of a growing phishing scam where criminals impersonate city officials to solicit fake permit fees. Learn how to identify and avoid these fraudulent emails.

Apple is sending urgent lock screen alerts to iPhones and iPads running outdated software, warning of active web-based attacks exploiting vulnerabilities like Coruna and DarkSword. Learn what actions to take.

DarkSword iPhone hacking tool's public leak puts millions of users at risk. Learn how the exploit works, who's most vulnerable, and what steps you must take now to protect your iPhone or iPad.

A new phishing campaign is targeting TikTok for Business accounts, using advanced AitM techniques and bypassing Cloudflare Turnstile to steal credentials and hijack accounts.

Milwaukee businesses operate in one of the Midwest's most dynamic and diverse economies. Manufacturing plants, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and a growing technology sector all depend on reliable, secure infrastructure to keep operations running. When that infrastructure fails, or when IT strategy fails to keep pace with business growth, the cost shows up fast. Managed IT services  give Milwaukee organizations access to the expertise they need without the overhe

Discover how a new WebRTC skimmer is bypassing e-commerce security, including CSP, to steal payment data by exploiting the PolyShell vulnerability in Magento and Adobe Commerce.

Discover the critical ShadowPrompt vulnerability in Anthropic's Claude Chrome Extension that allowed zero-click prompt injection and potential data theft. Learn about the exploit and its resolution.

Healthcare organizations carry one of the most demanding IT burdens of any industry. Patient records, clinical systems, billing platforms, and communication tools must stay secure, available, and fully compliant with federal regulations every single hour of every day. For many organizations, that level of operational discipline requires more than an internal team can sustain alone. Managed IT services   give healthcare leaders a reliable path to maintaining HIPAA compliance,

Cybercriminals are exploiting tax season with malvertising campaigns that use Google Ads to distribute ScreenConnect malware and disable EDR security using a Huawei driver.

The FCC has banned new foreign-made consumer routers due to supply chain and cybersecurity risks, impacting national security and critical infrastructure.

Chicago businesses have built something real. A client base earned over years. Operational systems refined through hard work. Reputation that competitors can't replicate. The goal of cybersecurity is to protect all of that. Not to create fear, but to make sure the infrastructure your organization depends on is resilient enough to keep working no matter what comes at it. BetterWorld Technology partners with Chicago-area businesses to build layered security programs that fit ho

Microsoft has warned that a widespread IRS phishing campaign has targeted 29,000 users in the U.S. with remote access malware. Find out how attackers are exploiting tax season and the best practices to stay protected.

Russian hacker Aleksei Olegovich Volkov sentenced to 6.75 years in U.S. prison for role in $9 million ransomware scheme, acting as an initial access broker.

Cyber threats don’t slow down, and neither does the cybersecurity news cycle. Over the past week, multiple high-impact incidents, critical vulnerabilities, and emerging security trends surfaced that organizations can’t afford to ignore. Below is a concise roundup of the most important stories, highlighting what happened, why it matters, and what security teams should take away. Android's New 24-Hour Sideloading Delay: A Security Boost or User Hurdle? Google is adding a mandat

The FBI warns of a significant surge in ATM jackpotting attacks across the US, with millions lost. Learn how these attacks work, why ATMs are vulnerable, and how to protect yourself.

The FBI and CISA warn of Russian-linked hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users with sophisticated phishing attacks, compromising thousands of accounts globally. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect yourself.

Apple warns older iPhones are vulnerable to Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits. Learn about the risks and how to protect your device by updating iOS.

Google introduces a 24-hour delay for sideloading unverified Android apps to combat malware and scams, sparking debate about security versus user freedom.

Denver's business landscape is expanding at a pace that puts real pressure on internal IT resources. From the Denver Tech Centre to RiNo, organizations across the metro area are scaling headcount, adding locations, and adopting new technology faster than their existing IT infrastructure can keep up. BetterWorld Technology partners with Denver businesses to close that gap, providing managed IT services  that function as a true extension of your team rather than a transactiona

CISA issues an urgent warning about actively exploited vulnerabilities in Zimbra and Microsoft Configuration Manager (CVE-2024-43468), mandating federal agencies to patch by March 5th.

Discover how the new Perseus Android malware is evolving to steal sensitive data from notes apps, alongside traditional banking fraud techniques. Learn about its distribution, evasion tactics, and device takeover capabilities.

Manufacturing companies rely on technology that has to work every shift, every day. When systems go down, production stops. When data stays trapped in silos, decisions slow. When legacy equipment sits alongside modern platforms without a clear integration strategy, the entire operation carries the weight of that gap. For Chicago-area manufacturers navigating these pressures, managed IT services  offer a practical path forward. This article breaks down the most significant IT

Learn about CVE-2026-3888, a critical Ubuntu Desktop vulnerability allowing root access via a systemd exploit. Discover affected versions, how it works, and mitigation steps.