Nevada IT Solutions

08/28/2026

Supply chain bust: two alleged TeamPCP hackers nabbed in Australia. Source: KrebsOnSecurity. How should orgs react? https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/two-alleged-teampcp-hackers-arrested-in-australia/

August 27, 2026 16 Comments Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement released today, the Australian Federal....

08/25/2026

Business Continuity Lessons From This Week 📊
Watching our community navigate the Hawk Fire evacuations is a real-world reminder of why business continuity planning matters.
Questions worth asking:
✓ If your office was suddenly inaccessible, could your team keep working remotely?
✓ Are your backups truly offsite, not just in the same building?
✓ Does your team know the emergency communication plan?
If this week exposed gaps in your continuity plan, now's the time to address them—before the next disruption.
We're here if you need help assessing your readiness.

08/24/2026

Standing With Our Community 💙
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Hawk Fire—the families evacuated, the homes lost, and the entire Reno community facing this together.
To the 800+ firefighters, National Guard troops, and first responders battling this blaze in incredibly difficult conditions: thank you for your service and sacrifice.
If your business or team has been impacted, we're here if you need support getting back up and running.
Stay safe, Reno.

08/15/2026

Who is tracking you online? DecryptAds reveals it in minutes. What did you find? [KrebsOnSecurity] https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/whos-tracking-you-use-this-new-service-to-find-out/

August 14, 2026 14 Comments It can be daunting to determine who’s responsible for showing ads on the websites we visit, or who’s harvesting data from the mobile apps we use every day. That information is already semi-public, but it is not easily parsed and traditionally much of it has remained w...

08/14/2026

To all the crews on the front lines of the Bug and Stallion fires: THANK YOU. 🌲🔥 Facing massive blazes, extreme heat, and dangerous winds, you continue to stand between the flames and our homes. Reno and the surrounding communities owe you an immense debt of gratitude. Please stay safe out there! 🧑‍🚒💪

08/12/2026

Microsoft patches 398 flaws, 42 critical. Prioritize the zero-day or wait to test? [KrebsOnSecurity]: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/microsoft-plugs-nearly-400-security-holes/

August 11, 2026 5 Comments Microsoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploited and two others that were publicly detailed prior to today. Image: Shutt...

08/10/2026

Happy First Day of School! 🎒
Wishing all the students (and the parents adjusting to new routines!) a great first day back.
For business owners:
New schedules often mean new remote work patterns as parents adjust. A good moment to double-check VPN access and device security for anyone working flexible hours this fall.
Happy first day of school! 🌟

08/07/2026

This weekend, a quick but important security task: review who has access to what.
Quick audit:
✓ Any former employees still with active accounts?
✓ Does everyone's access match their current role?
✓ Any shared logins that shouldn't exist?
Least privilege = smart security.
15 minutes this weekend, better protected Monday.
Have a great weekend! 🌟

08/07/2026

Snowflake extortions spotlight weak MFA and credential reuse. How are you hardening access? Source: KrebsOnSecurity https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/canadian-man-pleads-guilty-in-snowflake-extortions/

August 6, 2026 6 Comments A 26-year-old Canadian man once described as one of the most consequential cybercrime threat actors of 2024 has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy to hack and extort more than 165 organizations that used the cloud provider Snowflake. Connor Riley Moucka, of Kit...

08/05/2026

Insider Threats: Not Always Malicious 🔐
Most internal security incidents aren't from angry employees—they're honest mistakes.
Common accidental risks:
Clicking a phishing email
Reusing weak passwords
Sharing credentials with a colleague
Using an unsecured personal device
Prevention that actually works:
✓ Clear, simple security policies
✓ Ongoing training (not a once-a-year checkbox)
✓ Making security easy to follow
✓ Encouraging employees to report mistakes without fear
Goal: A team that's a security asset, not a liability to manage.