The landmark $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law has several very important elements for state and local officials. As the federal government has grappled with its own cyber security attacks which are growing seemingly exponentially, the emphasis on cyber security for all public and private entities is evident. One […]
Is Your Domain Name Vulnerable to Sneaky Crooks
Your organization’s domain name is unique to your company. It correlates to your IP address and searches for your website and your employees’ emails. A cyber criminal can impersonate or infiltrate your domain to trick someone into clicking on a malicious link (also known as phishing). The following are steps you can take to protect […]
So What is Log4j and Why Should I Care?
I’ve determined the last name of the cyber criminals. It’s Scrooge. Or maybe it’s Grinch. Either way, obviously cyber criminals hate Christmas. Once again, right before the holidays we were alerted of the latest, and possibly biggest, vulnerability. It’s Log4j. On November 24, it was discovered that this vulnerability existed but was not disclosed publicly […]
Don’t Fall Victim of a QR Code Scam
Many marketing plans now use QR codes. They are a quick and easy way to access a website using the camera on your smartphone. However, hackers use these same QR codes as phishing tools. Here are some tips to ensure you don’t fall for a scam. At Commonwealth Sentinel, we can help keep you and […]
County Hit by Ransomware Attack – Happy Effing New Year!
No rest for the weary. Just 5 days into the new year, the most populous county in New Mexico was taken down by a ransomware attack in the early morning hours of January 5, 2022. Bernalillo County in New Mexico, which includes the city of Albuquerque among others, is 1,160 square miles and serves over […]
Online Shopping Safety Tips for the Holidays
With the holiday online shopping season upon us, here are some reminders to stay safe. At Commonwealth Sentinel, we can evaluate your existing IT security and work with your team to improve it. We can also provide a complete source of services. At Commonwealth Sentinel, we stay focused on cyber security so you can focus […]