IT and security articles from Velocity Technologies

Ensuring Clean Recovery for Business Continuity: Best Practices for IT Professionals

How to restore after ransomware or data corruption without restoring the problem: immutable backups, restore testing and a step-by-step recovery workflow.

What the 2025 Glasgow City Council cyber attack teaches about supplier risk

Attackers breached servers run by a supplier to Glasgow City Council in June 2025. What happened, what investigators found and the supplier-risk lessons.

The Critical Role of Technology in Industrial Strategy: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Rising Tide of Cyber Attacks: Why Businesses Should Be on High Alert

Why cyber attacks on businesses keep increasing, which attack types to watch, what an incident can cost and the defenses that lower the risk.

Broadcom's Supply Chain Breach: Understanding the Impact of Employee Data Theft

How attackers reached Broadcom employee data through its supply chain, why supplier breaches are hard to stop and the controls that reduce the risk.

Hackers Exploit Windows Defender: Understanding the New Threat

A new tool lets attackers switch off Windows Defender. How the technique works, what it means for businesses and the other protections you still need.

Mastering Ransomware Attacks: Strategies to Protect Your Business

How ransomware gets in and what it does once inside, plus the security controls, backups and response steps that limit the damage to a business.

Protect Your Network: FBI Alerts on Outdated Router Vulnerabilities

The FBI warned that attackers are taking over outdated routers. The signs a router has been compromised and the steps that keep yours secure.

Addressing the IPv6 Vulnerability: How Hackers Exploit Network Features to Hijack Software Updates

Attackers abused IPv6 network features to hijack software updates. How the attack works and the network and update settings that block it.

Understanding Cyber Attacks: The Challenge of Effective Communication

Why explaining a cyber attack to staff, customers and leadership is hard, and how to build a communication plan before an incident happens.

Massive Data Breach at Ascension Healthcare Potentially Linked to CL0P Ransomware: What You Need to Know

What was reported about the Ascension Healthcare data breach and its possible link to the CL0P ransomware group, and how affected patients can respond.

Microsoft RDP's Expired Password Loophole: What You Need to Know

Microsoft Remote Desktop can accept expired passwords, and Microsoft does not plan to change it. The risk to businesses and how to secure RDP access.

Understanding the Most Common Cyberattacks: Protect Your Digital Assets

Phishing, malware, man-in-the-middle, denial-of-service and SQL injection attacks explained in plain terms, with the defenses that stop each one.

Understanding the Ransomware Epidemic: An Alarming Threat to Global Businesses in 2024

How ransomware attacks work, the 2024 trends, what an attack costs a business, the case against paying and the steps to take before and after an attack.

Cisco Webex Security Flaw: How Hackers Could Hijack Your System Through a Meeting Invite

A Cisco Webex flaw could let attackers gain access through a meeting invite. What the vulnerability was, how Cisco fixed it and how to keep meetings safe.

Hackers Exploit [email protected] for Phishing: What You Need to Know

Attackers sent phishing email from Google's own no-reply address, so it passed the usual checks. How the trick works and how to train staff to spot it.

Protect Your Data: Avoiding Malware Through Fake PDF Converters

Fake online PDF converters are being used to spread malware. The warning signs, safer ways to convert files and what to do if you installed one.

WhatsApp Vulnerability Exposed: How Hackers Shared EXE Files as Images

A WhatsApp flaw let attackers disguise executable files as images. What happened, how WhatsApp fixed it and why installing updates promptly matters.

The Hidden Dangers of Weak Passwords: Why Businesses Must Act Now

Weak and reused passwords still cause breaches. How to set a password policy, roll out MFA and password managers, and get staff to follow them.

Mastering Cyber Hygiene: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Attacks

The routine habits that prevent most attacks: updates, strong passwords, backups, network security and training, and how to turn them into a policy.

The Rising Threat: Personalized Phishing Campaigns Targeting Your Favorite Brands

Phishing emails now imitate the brands people already shop with. How these personalized campaigns work and how to protect staff and customers.

Unveiling the Cybersecurity Threat: Malware Distribution via Virtual Hard Disk Image Files

Attackers are using virtual hard disk (VHD) image files to deliver malware. Why the format appeals to them and how organizations can defend against it.

Protecting Your Digital Frontiers: Unraveling the Recent Phishing Campaign Impersonating Booking.com

A phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com installed credential-stealing malware. How the scam worked and how to protect your accounts.

Understanding Hypervisor Migration Costs for Small Businesses

What it costs a small business to move to a new hypervisor, including licensing, hardware, migration tools and downtime, and how to keep costs down.

Mastering Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Essential Strategies for Success

The difference between business continuity and disaster recovery, and how to build, test and maintain a plan your business can follow during an outage.

Overconfidence in Spotting Phishing Attacks: A Growing Concern in Cybersecurity

Many employees think they spot phishing better than they do. Why that gap matters and how training, phishing simulations and MFA close it.

Unraveling Ransomware: How GPU Power Cracked One of the Most Notorious Hacks

GPU computing power was used to break the encryption of a well-known ransomware strain. How it worked and what it means for ransomware defense.

Cybersecurity Breach Halts Newspaper Printing: Unpacking the Lee Enterprises Incident

A cyber attack on Lee Enterprises disrupted newspaper printing across the United States. What happened and what other businesses can learn from it.

How Hackers Exploit Google Systems to Hijack E-Commerce Stores: Understanding the Threat and Safeguarding Your Business

Attackers abuse Google services such as Tag Manager to inject malicious scripts into online stores. How it works and how store owners can protect checkout.

Microsoft Warns: Hackers Unveil New Techniques for Malware Distribution

Microsoft warned that attackers are hiding malware inside legitimate software updates. How the method works and the defenses that reduce the risk.

Microsoft Authentication System Spoofed via Phishing Attack: Implications and Defense Strategies

Attackers spoofed Microsoft's sign-in system in a phishing campaign. How the attack worked and the email security and MFA steps that defend against it.

Why Microsoft's Forced Windows 11 24H2 Update Could Be a Smart Move

Microsoft is pushing the Windows 11 24H2 update to more devices. The benefits, the drawbacks and how to prepare your computers before it installs.

Microsoft Alerts: January Windows Updates May Fail Due to Citrix Software

Microsoft warned that January Windows updates could fail on PCs running certain Citrix software. Who is affected and how to manage the update safely.

The Role of Cyber Insurance in Strengthening Defenses Against Ransomware

How cyber insurance helps after a ransomware attack, what insurers expect you to have in place and the coverage limits and exclusions to check.

AI Security: The Essential First and Last Layer of Defense

Where AI helps in security, from spotting threats in real time to responding to incidents, and where it falls short, including false positives and privacy.

Mastering Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Strategies for Business Continuity

What a recovery time objective (RTO) is, how it differs from RPO and how to set RTO targets that your backups and recovery plan can actually meet.

Understanding the Threat: Ransomware as a Service and How to Combat It

Ransomware as a Service lets criminals rent ready-made ransomware. How the model works and the MFA, backup and response steps that reduce your risk.

Understanding Account Takeover: Defense Strategies You Need

How attackers take over business and personal accounts, the warning signs to watch for, and the password, MFA and monitoring controls that stop them.

Mastering Hybrid Cloud Scalability: Strategies and Insights

Preparing for the Future of Cybersecurity with Next-Gen SIEM

What next-generation SIEM adds over traditional log tools, and how to plan, deploy and run one without drowning in data or alerts.

Understanding the Significant Rise in Microsoft 365 Subscription Costs

Why Microsoft 365 subscription prices went up, how the increase affects businesses and practical ways to keep licensing costs under control.

The Dangers of Time Tracker Tools: How a Massive Data Leak Exposed Remote Workers

A leak from a time tracking tool exposed millions of screenshots of remote workers. What happened and how employers can monitor work more safely.

Tackling Voice Fraud and Deepfakes: How FNBO and Pindrop Lead the Charge

How First National Bank of Omaha uses Pindrop to detect voice fraud and deepfake callers, and what other businesses can learn about caller verification.

Mastering Government Cybersecurity: Strategies for Protecting Public Sector Data

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving HIPAA Compliance for Your Organization

Who must comply with HIPAA and how to get there: risk assessment, policies, access controls, business associate agreements and regular audits.

Maximizing Efficiency with Enterprise Multi-Cloud Storage: A Comprehensive Guide

Securing the Hybrid Cloud: Navigating Compliance Challenges

Google Gemini: Transforming Android Auto with Cutting-Edge AI

Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto. What it adds for drivers, the safety questions it raises and what may come next.

Transforming IT Ecosystems with Managed Services: A Comprehensive Guide

What managed services cover, how they change day-to-day IT and what to check in a provider's expertise, service level agreements and pricing.

Understanding the White House's Cyber Trust Mark: Is Your Device Secure?

Why Microsoft Urges Users to Upgrade to Windows 11 by 2025

Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. Why Microsoft pushed users to Windows 11, what the upgrade requires and how to move your computers over.

Urgent Call to Action: Why U.S. Officials are Urging Americans to Use Encrypted Messaging Apps

How to optimize remote work

Habits and tools that help remote employees stay productive, keep a steady routine and stay connected to their teams when working from home.

Why is two factor authentication important?

Why a password alone is not enough, how two-factor authentication blocks logins with stolen passwords and why account recovery must not bypass it.

Sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft users

A cited summary of two 2021 phishing campaigns Microsoft reported, the XLS.HTML invoice lures and NOBELIUM, and how to protect Microsoft 365 accounts.

Why does my business need unified communications?

What unified communications brings together, from desk phones and mobiles to video and messaging, and why businesses adopt it.

What is a virtual CIO and does your business need one?

A virtual CIO plans your IT budget, equipment lifecycle, risk and vendors without a full-time hire. What a vCIO does, what it costs and when you need one.

Managed IT support for small businesses in Phoenix

What managed IT support covers, what it costs per user, what is billed separately, and how Phoenix and East Valley businesses can compare providers.

How can I protect my business against ransomware

Basic steps to protect a business from ransomware: a restore plan, staff training, a clear position on paying ransoms, updates and anti-malware software.

Scalable Server Infrastructure Using Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Migrate from Exchange to Microsoft 365

Hyperconverged Solutions For Next-Generation Enterprise

How To Recover Critical Data with Disaster Recovery Consulting

Computer Network Security Solutions Consultant

How to get the computer name on Windows 7 or 8 without logging in

How to find a Windows 7 or 8 computer's name from the sign-in screen without logging in: type a period as the username and press Tab.

How to install a Godaddy SSL certificate on a Cisco ASA firewall

Step-by-step: generate a certificate signing request in Cisco ASDM, get a GoDaddy SSL certificate and install it on a Cisco ASA firewall.

Users cannot manage distribution groups that they are owners of in Exchange 2013

iDrac in Dell Server error - Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Power required may exceed PSU wattage.

How to clear the Dell iDRAC6 alert that says power required may exceed PSU wattage: drain power, then turn the iDRAC LAN setting back on.

When running gpresult you get an error "no data available" in the computer details

Why gpresult shows "no data available" in the computer details section, and the fix: open the command prompt with Run as administrator.

Trying to delete Exchange 2010 mailbox error cannot be deleted system mailboxes

Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1 SP1 download location

Exchange Server 2003 to 2010 build numbers and release dates, for identifying which service pack or update rollup an older Exchange server is running.

What is IPv6

Getting Started with Exchange 2010

Microsoft Small Business Server 2008

SCCM log files

Configure Public folder replication

How to create an offline address book Exchange 2007

Spoofing caller ID with Asterisk

Installing BES Express for Exchange 2003

Antivirus and Exchange 2007

Integrate Blackberry Enterprise Server(BES) with Exchange

Archived step-by-step notes for installing BlackBerry Enterprise Server and connecting it to Microsoft Exchange, from the service account to the database.

Migrate Exchange 2000 or 2003 to Exchange 2007

Upgrading your domain to AD 2008 from Active Directory 2000

Moving your Exchange 2003 database and log files

CCR(Continuous Cluster Replication) in Exchange 2007 and why it is your optimal disaster recovery solution

Exchange virtual directories messed up beyond repair?

If you are using SSL and forms based authentication Activesync will be broken

Installing Trixbox(Asterisk) on an ESXi server

Purchasing a new PC or Barebone processor?

Finding an alternative to Webex

My battle with installing ESXi 3.5 Update 2

My Linux Asterisk server getting hacked!

Access your pc from anywhere

Troubleshooting boot failures in Windows 2003

Windows Vista which version do you need?

Is your Wireless Network Secure

Tired of Spam? Got Exchange?

Remote access solutions, and what not to do.