Lessons from the City of Fort Lauderdale Phishing Scam
The Sun-Sentinel this evening broke the news that there was a recent cybersecurity lapse with the City of Fort Lauderdale, where a sophisticated phishing scam fooled the city’s Accounts Payable department. We at WheelHouse IT, as a trusted Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Fort Lauderdale, feel it’s crucial to shed light on these incidents and […]
Why You Need an Incident Response Retainer!
Oh, hello there, curious minds! Rory here, dropping by to spill some tea on the utterly riveting topic of Cyber Incident Response Retainers. Sit tight; it’s about to get wild! So, ever been to a bonkers party and thought, “Wish they hired some bouncers”? Well, enter the world of Cyberattacks, where the parties are uninvited, […]
The Growing Influence of AI in Sophisticated Social Engineering Attacks
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the pivotal factor driving revolutionary changes, notably in the realm of cybersecurity. By leveraging AI’s unmatched ability to process vast amounts of data and adapt dynamically, cyber adversaries are now unveiling a new age of social engineering attacks. Where once these tactics […]
MGM Breach A Wake-up Call for Business Leaders
MGM, one of the leading resort giants, is reeling from the aftermath of a damaging cyberattack that occurred in September. The assailants successfully accessed a vast amount of personally identifiable information (PII) from MGM’s clientele, an incident that the company anticipates will lead to a staggering $100 million loss. In a recent filing with the […]
The Silent Threat Looming Over Small Medical Practices: A Closer Look at the Importance of HIPAA Compliance
In recent news, McLaren Health, a large health system with 15 hospitals in Michigan, faced a crippling ransomware attack in August 2023. Affiliates of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group were responsible, boasting that they managed to siphon off the sensitive data of nearly 2.5 million patients. But while such incidents often make the headlines because they […]