The backbone of emergency response in the United States — our 911 system — is facing an escalating crisis. According to a new report by emergency technology company Carbyne, the nation’s 911 infrastructure is plagued by frequent outages, growing cyber threats, and aging equipment that increasingly puts lives at risk. This troubling analysis is drawn […]
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Federal government contractors face mounting pressure to meet cybersecurity standards like NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The stakes are high: failure to comply could cost access to the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. One critical yet often misunderstood requirement is application allowlisting—a proactive, deny-by-default approach to software security that’s now
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As government agencies struggle with aging software and unresolved vulnerabilities, application allowlisting offers a smarter way to prevent cyberattacks before they start. When it comes to cybersecurity, most experts agree on one thing: no software is perfect. But the scale of software vulnerabilities across U.S. government agencies is raising red flags — and posing significant
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Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, was hit by a cyberattack this week—yet another reminder that no industry is safe from today’s cyber threats. The breach, which disrupted access to internal systems and the WestJet mobile app, highlights how fast cyber incidents can impact business operations and customer service alike. What Happened? WestJet released a statement saying
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June 2025 has been a rough month in the world of cybersecurity. Two major data breaches rocked the internet, exposing millions — and even billions — of people’s private information. These incidents show just how important it is to protect your personal data and use tools like encryption and VPNs. Let’s break down what happened,
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In a world where everything from your texts to your bank details travels through the internet, staying private online is more important than ever. That’s why so many people rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs act like secret tunnels that protect your information as it travels from your device to the internet. But recently,
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In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just powering smart assistants and self-driving cars. It’s also being used by cybercriminals. AI-powered cybercrime is evolving fast — and it’s becoming more dangerous than ever. Let’s break down what this means, how these new threats work, and how tools like PC Matic Antivirus + VPN can help
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How DoD contractors can simplify security while meeting modern standards As cyber threats continue to evolve, traditional security tools like antivirus software are no longer enough—especially for organizations in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. The need for a proactive, Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity has never been more urgent. One solution is rapidly
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In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, businesses of every size face a daunting reality: cyber threats are growing more frequent, more sophisticated, and more expensive. While firewalls, antivirus software, and traditional blacklisting tools have long been part of the cybersecurity playbook, a powerful—yet often underused—strategy is gaining traction: Application Allowlisting. What Is Application Allowlisting? Think of
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As threat actors grow more sophisticated and attack surfaces expand across increasingly distributed environments, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are re-evaluating how best to protect their clients. Among the most effective and proactive strategies is application allowlisting—yet for many MSSPs, legacy solutions have introduced as many challenges as they’ve solved. The need is clear: a
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