Have your users spent hours working on a document in Microsoft Word, only to have it disappear when they try to save it? A recent bug in Microsoft Word, highlighted by Bleeping Computer, caused Word documents to be deleted instead of saved, leaving users frustrated. For IT administrators, it is vital to address these issues and educate users within the organization about best practices to reduce data loss and ensure business continuity.

If The Terminator, The Matrix, and every other cyberpunk series taught us anything, it’s that you can’t fight the machines with machines alone. Daniel Lee is a product manager at Persona who loves collaborating with fellow Personerds! He likes biking around the bay area and exploring 'hole-in-the-wall' restaurants. Daniel Lee is a product manager at Persona who loves collaborating with fellow Personerds! He likes biking around the bay area and exploring 'hole-in-the-wall' restaurants.

In this spotlight, Kate discusses their transition into their first Account Executive role and offers insights into what sets sales at Persona apart. Colette is part of the Talent team at Persona. She spends most of her weekends hiking, camping, or at the beach! Colette is part of the Talent team at Persona. She spends most of her weekends hiking, camping, or at the beach!

It’s vital to remember there are steps that must be taken to ensure that the breach doesn’t become worse. Also, don’t be afraid to speak to your Data Protection Officer, Team Lead etc. The sooner a breach is reported the quicker it can be dealt with.

Organizations around the world are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, expected to cause over $20 billion in damages by the end of 2024. These cyber attacks are capable of shutting down entire networks, disrupting services, and inflicting severe financial and reputational damage. Knowing how to prevent ransomware on networks is essential in safeguarding against these dangers.

Artificial intelligence has a significant role to play in cybersecurity, and Microsoft CoPilot for Security is a great example of its promise, with its ability to help even novice security professionals process threat data more quickly and accurately. However, it can also benefit seasoned security pros, including managed detection and response (MDR) service providers.

If you are a victim of fraud, you should immediately protect your online accounts with strong passwords, collect evidence of the fraud, report it and freeze your credit. Fraud can occur in many ways, but cybercriminals who commit fraud intend to deceive you to steal money or other valuable information to potentially steal your identity. Think of fraud as an umbrella term for any deceptive act and identity theft as targeting your personal information to impersonate you and commit fraud in your name.