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Shadow AI is the new cybersecurity blind spot. 👀

Your team might be using AI tools you don’t even know about. Not to be sneaky, but to get work done faster.
The problem? When employees paste company or customer info into public AI tools, that data could leave your organization forever.

AI isn’t the issue. Uncontrolled AI is.

To stay protected:
✅ Provide approved, secure AI tools
✅ Train your team on safe usage
✅ Set clear rules on what’s okay to share

Do you know which AI tools your team is using right now?

Cybercriminals have found a new way to hide inside Zoom and Teams calls and it's called Ghost Calls. 👻
Attackers can hijack meeting credentials and secretly tunnel data out of your network… all while blending in as normal video call traffic.
Even the tools we trust most can be abused once attackers get a foothold.
This is your reminder: endpoint security, behavioral monitoring, and least-privilege access matter. Is your team prepared to spot the unusual before it becomes a breach?

Ransomware is getting smarter and some variants can now turn off your defenses before they even attack. 😬

Take Akira ransomware, which has been hitting the news lately. Once attackers get into a system (often through outdated SonicWall VPNs), Akira can actually disable Microsoft Defender using a sneaky “bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver” attack. With protections off, it’s free to encrypt files and lock businesses out of their own data.

The good news? It’s not a widespread outbreak. Fewer than 40 confirmed cases so far. But the bigger message is clear: even trusted built-in tools can be bypassed if attackers find a way in.

This is why layered security matters.
✔️ Endpoint protection
✔️ MFA
✔️ Patching
✔️ Strong credential hygiene

If Microsoft Defender suddenly switched off across your devices…
How quickly would you notice?

Today we honor the courageous men and women who have served our nation.
Your strength, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you, Veterans.