Greyware, Supply Chain Integrity, and Why “New” Network Equipment Must Mean Factory-Sealed
When your brand-new Cisco switches arrive looking like they’ve been to a few parties without you, it’s not just an unboxing disappointment—it’s a supply chain red flag that could compromise your entire infrastructure. Let me tell you about a recent situation that perfectly illustrates why “trust but verify” isn’t paranoia in cybersecurity—it’s basic operational hygiene. […]
How AI Is Transforming Cybercrime and What It Means for Security Teams
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern for cybersecurity teams. It is a present-day force reshaping how cybercrime is planned, executed, and scaled. While AI has unlocked powerful new defensive capabilities, it has also lowered the barrier to entry for attackers, accelerated attack timelines, and made threats more adaptive than ever. For security teams, […]
Cybersecurity Highlights of 2025 and IT Security Predictions for 2026
Cybersecurity in 2025 marked a turning point for organizations of all sizes. Threats became faster, more targeted, and more disruptive, while leadership teams placed greater emphasis on cybersecurity risk management and resilience. IT security was no longer viewed as a technical concern alone. It became a business priority tied directly to uptime, revenue, and trust. […]
Spyware Campaigns Targeting Messaging Apps: What IT Audit Teams Need to Know
CISA has issued a new warning about active spyware campaigns targeting messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. High-value users are being hit with device exploits, fake apps, and zero-click attacks. Here’s what organizations need to know — and how IT Audit Labs can help strengthen mobile and messaging security.
St. Paul Cyber Attack: Eric Brown Shares Expert Insights on FOX 9
Cybersecurity expert Eric Brown of IT Audit Labs joined FOX 9 to break down the recent St. Paul cyber attack, explaining how ransomware cripples city systems, the role of the National Guard’s cyber team, and steps individuals can take to protect their data. Learn the motives behind municipal cyber attacks, the high cost of recovery, and why ongoing cybersecurity investment is critical.
The Missing Piece in Digital Transformation
Digital transformation initiatives promise efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Organizations invest heavily in new technologies, Agile frameworks, IT service management models, and process improvement methodologies in pursuit of modernization. Yet despite these investments, many organizations struggle to achieve meaningful results. If your organization has adopted new tools and frameworks but still experiences stalled initiatives, slow […]
Microsoft Vulnerabilities: How to Measure Progress With a Growing Code Base
How we got here In the early days of software development, security was an afterthought. Protocols like HTTP, FTP, and Telnet were created with little to no safeguards, leaving the internet—and its users—wide open to exploitation. Initially, attacks were driven by curiosity or notoriety: defacing web pages, crashing servers, and stealing unreleased content. But as […]
The Future of Digital Storage: From Hard Drives to DNA
In today’s digital world, storing data is more important than ever. We’ve come a long way—from punch cards and magnetic tapes to hard drives, flash drives, and cloud storage. But big changes are on the horizon. Evolving Hard Drives Hard disk drives (HDDs) still play a major role in data storage. They use magnetism to […]
The Dark Side of Cyberspace: Data Breaches and the Price of Information
In today’s hyperconnected world, keeping your personal data secure is more important than ever. In our recent episode of The Audit, we unpacked the hidden dangers of cyberspace—covering data breaches, privacy risks, and the rising tide of cyberattacks. Here’s a streamlined overview of the discussion, updated for today’s trends and packed with cybersecurity, data protection, […]
Exploring the Dark Web: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
Beneath the Surface and Deep Web lies the Dark Web—a realm of .onion sites reachable only via Tor or I2P. While it hosts illicit marketplaces trafficking drugs, stolen data, and malware, it also powers secure journalism (SecureDrop), censorship‑bypassing, and privacy‑focused services like ProtonMail. Navigating it safely means using official Tor Browser downloads, reputable VPNs, and “live” operating systems like Tails to avoid leaving any trace.