Issue: Microsoft recently released a series of Windows 10 and 11 updates to patch several security-related issues; however, these patches are causing significant delays and issues with streaming content. The content may lag, freeze, or even freeze the entire computer.
Resolution: Microsoft is slowly rolling out an update, but does not expect a full update to be released until early September. Once the update is released to you, it will be available under Windows Updates.
Risk 2: Medium
Issue: Cisco and the FBI have released reminder updates that Cisco devices older than six years may be vulnerable to an exploit that increases the likelihood of a Denial of Service attack or remote code execution within your environment.
Resolution: The resolution is not extremely easy. Some impacted devices (newer) have patches available while some of the older devices do not have a patch available and should be replaced. If you are unsure, you can lookup your device on Cisco’s Support page.
Risk 3: High
Issue: Apple has announced a Zero-Day (known and already being exploited) Vulnerability impacting iPhone XS and newer, iPad 2nd generation and newer, and any Mac running macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, or Ventura. This vulnerability allows for data to be written outside of the standard, secured locations as well as run remote code, putting the device at risk.
Resolution: Apple has released an update on all impacted devices and operating systems. Users should apply the most recent update to correct the issue.
Announced Data Breaches
DaVita
Colt Technology Services
Orange
Inotiv
Business Council for New York State
Workday
Upcoming Live CE
Brad will be leading a webinar for NAEA’s Practice Education series on Thursday October 2 at 3pm. The webinar will be about Cybersecurity and the essential components of a WISP (Written Information Security Plan).
Brad will be presenting to the New Jersey Chapter of NATP on October 21 the topic AI, specifically in Simplifying Tax Topics for Clients and Making Tax Research for Efficient.
Financial Guardians is a proud member of InCite, the recently launched online community exclusively for tax professionals, bookkeepers, and accountants. InCite members receive a 30% discount.
Financial Guardians has partnered with the California Society of Tax Consultants to provide a 30% access discount as well as many other offers. More info can be found at www.cstcsociety.org
