Monthly Newsletter AUGUST 2025
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Angel Pulla
August 1
David Perfit Vivian Maldonado Moxa Giddings Mohammad Alam
20 years 7 years 5 years 1 year
Gerald Fitzpatrick
August 8
Alexander Kim
August 8
E.M. Hinchey
August 9
Vincent Biondollilo
August 10
Michael Bar
August 10
Rebecca Levitt
August 10
Zach Derr
August 10
Nancy Edelman
August 12
Clifford Spierer
August 14
Raymond Cortez
August 15
Rome Calvi
August 16
Lauren Tidey
August 16
Mathew Marello
August 17
Miriam Mendez
August 21
Mark Harder
August 21
Roque Cepin
August 23
Brian Edelman
August 23
Andrew Mandelbaum
August 23
Danae Corey-Harrison
August 23
Randal Gleeson
August 24
Veronica Olmo
August 27
Laura Petry
August 28
Danissa Arias
August 28
Ankush Khanna
August 30
Alla Vaysman
August 31
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On the third Friday of each month, we ensure your home laptops are up- to-date with the latest patches and updates. Schedule your updates to keep your devices running smoothly. Patch Friday Schedule: August 22, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19. Got a second or third device? Plan ahead for Patch Friday!
Get ready for a month packed with learning, fun, and chances to shine! This year brings bigger prizes, engaging activities, and more ways to grow your cybersecurity skills. Save the Date — Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Coming!
Win amazing prizes!
Cyber Bingo Play along all month long!
Mini Games
Quick challenges with real rewards.
Sip & Secure
Lunch & Learns Feed your brain (and your belly).
Sip mimosas and learn with peers.
Sweet Treats
Malloween
Because security is sweet.
Enjoy music, fun, and surprises!
Mark your calendar for October – and stay tuned for the full schedule!
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Recent Threat Spotlight: Chaos Ransomware
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group called Chaos has emerged, actively recruiting affiliates on dark web forums like RAMP.
WHAT TO KNOW
• Targets: Cross-platform environments (Windows, Linux and Virtual) • File extension: .chaos • Ransom note: readme.chaos[.]txt • Tactics: Claims to be “security testing” victims, then demands ransom
THREATS IF UNPAID
• Public data leaks • DDoS attacks on internet-facing services • Notifying competitors & clients of the breach
WHY IT MATTERS
Chaos is gaining traction fast. Stay alert and report suspicious activity immediately.
Learn More
Notable Ransomware Trends in 2025 from KnowBE4
• Ransomware gangs have been exploiting more software and firmware vulnerabilities over the last few years (social engineering is still the number one initial access method by far, but a few percentage points less) • Ransomware gangs are morphing into data breach gangs, concentrating on compromising large amounts of data (for ransom or resale) • Average ransom paid (if paid) was just over $500K. Median payment was under $250K
• Traditional ransomware gangs are being replaced by lone operators and nation-states
• AI-enabled agentic ransomware is on its way. It will be better, more successful, and more pervasive than what we have today.
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Web bugs in Airportr- a door-to-door luggage service used by 10 airlines - exposed sensitive travel data of all users, including diplomats. The flaws allowed hackers to access personal info and potentially redirect or steal luggage, highlighting the risks of weak web security in travel tech. In the News: Luggage Service Security Lapse
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