Advanced Systems Solutions Inc.

Many thanks to ATS Phones for keeping us connected and routing calls during today's Verizon outage! 💪

It is always an honor to contribute to the toy drive at The Briar Team!!

Researchers have discovered a new attack targeting Mac users. It lures them to a fake job website, then tricks them into downloading malware via a bogus software update.

The attackers pose as recruiters and contact people via LinkedIn, encouraging them to apply for a role. As part of the application process, victims are required to record a video introduction and upload it to a special website.

Victims are then given a curl command to run in their Terminal. That command downloads a script which ultimately installs a backdoor called "FlexibleFerret" onto their system. A a window then appears that looks like Chrome, telling the user that Chrome needs camera access. Next, a window prompts for the user’s password, which, once entered, is sent to the attackers via Dropbox.

FlexibleFerret’s core payload is a Go-based backdoor. It enables attackers to:
Collect detailed information about the victim’s device and environment,
Upload and download files,
Execute shell commands (providing full system control),
Extract Chrome browser profile data,
Automate additional credential and data theft,
The infected Mac is now a remote-controlled botnet with direct access for cybercriminals.

How to stay safe:
Keep your systems updates and use Zero Trust solutions, like ThreatLocker.

Want to learn more? Give us a call!

Happy Veterans Day! We are grateful to all who have provided us with the freedom we enjoy daily.

From one elite team to another, happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! 🇺🇸

From the shores of history to today’s front lines, their legacy of service and sacrifice continues to inspire us all.

With the outages over the last two weeks, cloud computing can be spooky if you do not have a failover plan.

Stay safe friends, and make sure you have an alternative plan in the event of a service interruption! 🎃

We always appreciate a company with a sence of humor, and that appreciation was not lost toward the development team at Zoom.

Apparently they are ready for Halloween!

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We brought a few of our clients our to hear an insightful presentation from the co-founder and CEO of ThreatLocker, Danny Jenkins.

ThreatLocker is one of the three greatest advancements in cybersecurity that we have witnessed.

He passed out a list of items to check to see if your IT infrastructure is secure, but we will make it easy for you. Partner with us and we will ensure that your data is safe and secure!

Microsoft has acknowledged that some customers are unable to access their Microsoft 365 account.

If you are having issues, you are not alone!

The ASSI Team and Threatlocker Team were together to root the Tampa Bay Lightning on to victory! 😎

As you all probably know, Windows 10 will no longer be supported by Microsoft after October 14, 2025. If you're still running the OS on your machine, it will continue to run, BUT, it will no longer receive patches, security updates, etc..

We highly recommend upgrading to Windows 11 as soon as possible to avoid any security or functionality challenges. As always, we're here to help, so drop us a line if your organization has questions or needs a partner to help roll out Windows 11 to your team. Call us at (407) 414-6626 or visit https://advancedsystemssolutions.com/