Mat Kordell | Chief Operating Officer | CyberStreamsThe Internet isn’t just a digital playground; it’s a bustling metropolis where bots roam freely, scanning, probing, and sometimes attacking. Whether you're browsing casually or managing a business online, bots are likely hovering near your digital doorstep. Let’s break down what they’re doing and how you can stay protected.
Mat Kordell | Chief Operating Officer | CyberStreamsMicrosoft is finally taking a long-overdue step to better protect your inbox. Starting July 2025, the company will block two notorious file types, .xyz and .wsf, in Outlook Web and the new Outlook for Windows. If you use Outlook for work or personal communication, this change is going to impact you, and it's high time we unpack what it means in plain English.
Mat Kordell | Chief Operating Officer | CyberStreamsComcast’s Xfinity is one of those services many rely on, but few truly love. Digital Realty, on the other hand, isn’t a household name, but it plays a huge role behind the scenes by powering data centers that support everything from cloud services to major enterprises. Recent reports suggest both companies may have been hacked, and if you use the internet at home or in your business, this isn’t something you can afford to ignore.
Mat Kordell | Chief Operating Officer | CyberStreamsSome of my earliest memories of being online go back to Prodigy chat rooms and AOL Instant Messenger in the 90s. Later, it was ICQ and MSN Messenger, platforms that, at the time, felt like cutting-edge ways to connect. Fast forward to today, and secure messaging is the name of the game. One app that’s become a go-to for both professional and personal communication is Telegram. But recent reports suggest that Telegram’s privacy might not be as airtight as many believe, especially when it comes to Russia.