You may want to know the PowerShell version installed on your machine. While novice users may go to Programs in the Control Panel to check the PowerShell version, it’s often quite the disappointment when they don’t find PowerShell listed as a program there. Instead, you’ll need to resort to other methods to find the PowerShell version. This article provides a comprehensive guide to checking the PowerShell version you’re running.

Monitoring remote desktop protocol (RDP) connections to your infrastructure is essential for maintaining a secure IT environment and managing insider risks. Additionally, recording remote user activity on your organization’s servers and other critical endpoints is often a requirement of cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Researchers at Trustwave observed a 140% increase in callback phishing attacks between July and September 2024. Callback phishing is a social engineering tactic that involves emails and phone calls to trick users into handing over login credentials or other sensitive data or installing malware. The attacks begin with a phishing email that appears to be a notification for something that needs to be addressed urgently, such as an order invoice or an account termination notice.

A recent analysis of the ransomware group Meow raises the notion that groups are evolving from using encryption as a tactic to more profitable and cost-effective methods. At the end of the day, ransomware is a business. Those behind the malware used in ransomware attacks typically seek to make money, whether that be directly from the victim organization or by way of a nation-state paying for the gang’s services.

Businesses adopt new and sophisticated technology every day. All that tech, however, comes with the risk of crime or financial fraud. That’s what forensic investigators help with — they solve these crimes by identifying the criminals and recovering the assets. Forensic investigators collect evidence from crime scenes, analyze it, and conclude the results in a report that later serves as an important document in trials.

We all know how often attackers gain access to online devices to compromise security. That’s why digital defense is as important as physical defense. However, ensuring digital safety can be more challenging than physical safety. To overcome this problem, authorities combine digital forensics with incident response. But what does this mean?

Sedara Named to MSSP Alert’s 2024 List of Top 250 MSSPs Eighth annual list reveals leading MSSP, MDR and MSP security companies The Top 250 MSSPs for 2024 honorees were announced on October 15 at MSSP Alert Live. The 2024 MSSP Top 250 list reveal marks the first time the list has been unveiled at MSSP Alert’s annual live event. Honorees will also be celebrated at an evening party that coincides with MSSP Alert Live. Sedara was ranked among the Top 250 MSSPs for 2024.