Klos Consulting, Inc.

08/31/2026

https://gvwire.com/2026/08/31/microsoft-outlook-down-for-thousands-of-users-downdetector-reports/

Reports indicate a Microsoft Outlook outage affecting thousands. Find out more about the issues users are facing with Outlook.

08/31/2026

Things that sound simple but aren't:

👤 "Just give them access."
📂 "They only need a few files."
🔗 "This email looks legit."

Access permissions and cybersecurity mistakes can create major risks for a business.

Before you click, pause. Before you grant access, verify.

Need help securing your business? Contact Klos.

08/24/2026

Not every IT expense is worth it. These are. 💻💰

The goal isn't to spend more on IT. It's to spend money on the things that keep your business secure, productive, and running.

08/21/2026

Some days in IT are less “solving problems” and more “which problem do I panic about first?” 😂

Our engineers are out here keeping everything running while the tickets, alerts, password resets, printer issues, and “URGENT” requests keep coming.

Just another day in IT. 🔥💻

08/19/2026

🚨 Got an Apple Threat Notification? Don't Ignore It, But Don't Panic.

Apple is warning some iPhone users that they may have been specifically targeted by highly sophisticated spyware. These attacks are rare, but the notifications are considered high-confidence warnings and should be taken seriously.

For the average iPhone user, here's what matters:

🔎 Want to know if the alert is real? Don't click links in an email or message. Go directly to Apple's account website and sign in. A legitimate threat notification will appear there.

📱 Check your iPhone. A real Apple Threat Notification can appear on your Lock Screen and in Settings.

⚠️ Apple won't ask you to click a link, install an app, open a file, or provide your password or verification code to "fix" the problem.

🔐 If you receive a legitimate warning: Follow Apple's recommended security steps, including enabling Lockdown Mode and making sure your devices are fully updated.

The good news? The vast majority of people will never be targeted by this type of spyware. But knowing how to recognize a real security warning can help you avoid falling for a fake one.

Read the full story: https://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/article/heres-how-to-check-if-that-apple-threat-notification-on-your-iphone-is-real-150818890.html

Apple sent a new batch of Threat Notifications to users it believes were targeted by "mercenary spyware" this week. Here's how to tell if the notification is real.

08/17/2026

People think IT just fixes computers. 😅

Reality:
🕵️ Detective
🛡️ Security expert
📞 Problem solver
🧠 Part-time therapist

The best IT work is the stuff you never have to think about because everything just works.

Need an IT team working behind the scenes for your business? Contact Klos.

08/13/2026

🚨 Cyberattacks aren't just targeting technology. They're targeting people.

A new wave of attacks against major hedge funds shows how effective social engineering and impersonation can be, even against organizations with significant cybersecurity resources. Attackers are using phone calls, fake websites, and stolen credentials to get around traditional defenses.

The lesson for every business: your employees are part of your security perimeter.

Read more about the latest attacks and what businesses can learn from them: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/major-hedge-funds-targeted-in-wave-of-attempted-cyberattacks-154044981.html


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08/10/2026

Reactive IT: 😳
"Wait... you already bought the software?"

Strategic IT: 😎
"We've been planning for this for months."

The best IT providers aren't just solving today's problems—they're helping you prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.

Want an IT team that thinks ahead? Talk to Klos.

08/07/2026

Team lunch series: Colombian edition.

We took a break from resolving tickets and headed over to El Balcón de las Américas to try authentic Colombian food together. Excellent spot, great atmosphere, and a well-deserved reboot for the team.

08/05/2026

✈️ Traveling for work? Think twice before connecting to public Wi-Fi.

Cybercriminals are targeting hotel and conference Wi-Fi networks with DNS poisoning attacks that can silently redirect users to fake Microsoft 365 login pages and steal business credentials without a phishing email ever being sent.

If your team travels, now is the time to review your security policies. Using a VPN, enabling MFA, and training employees to verify login pages can make all the difference.

Read more: https://reliaquest.com/blog/threat-spotlight-dns-poisoning-tactics-expand-to-hospitality/

Traveling employees are being silently redirected to fake Microsoft 365 login pages via poisoned hotel Wi-Fi — with tradecraft echoing Russia's APT28.