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Technijian was founded in November of 2000 by Ravi Jain with the goal of providing technology support for small to midsize companies. As the company grew in size, it also expanded its services to address the growing needs of its loyal client base. From its humble beginnings as a one-man-IT-shop, Technijian now employs teams of support staff and engineers in domestic and international offices. Technijian’s US-based office provides the primary line of communication for customers, ensuring each customer enjoys the personalized service for which Technijian has become known.

Cloud Migration Services

Cloud Migration Services: How to Move to Microsoft Azure Without Downtime

Ravi Jain
A comprehensive guide detailing the methodology and critical importance of conducting a zero-downtime cloud migration to the Microsoft Azure platform. It emphasizes that while Azure offers significant benefits, including enhanced security and scalability, avoiding operational disruptions is essential, as system downtime results in severe financial and reputational damage. A successful transition demands careful planning, comprehensive pre-migration assessments, and the use of technical strategies, such as blue-green deployment and data replication, to ensure continuous business continuity. The guide also addresses ongoing considerations, including the need for thorough testing, adherence to security compliance, and post-migration resource optimization to control cloud costs. Ultimately, the source promotes the use of professional cloud migration services to manage these complexities, specifically highlighting the end-to-end expertise of the vendor, Technijian. ... Read More
ShadowV2 Botnet Exploits IoT Vulnerabilities

ShadowV2 Botnet Exploits IoT Vulnerabilities: AWS Outage Reveals New Cyber Threat

Ravi Jain
ShadowV2, a sophisticated, Mirai-based botnet targeting specific vulnerabilities within the global Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. This malware exploits both long-standing and newly discovered flaws in network-connected devices from manufacturers like D-Link and TP-Link, quickly recruiting routers and DVRs across six continents for large-scale attacks. Security experts believe the botnet’s activity, which was observed during a major service disruption, constitutes a carefully planned test run by experienced threat actors likely preparing to offer commercial distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) capabilities. The paper emphasizes that organizations must adopt critical defenses, including strict network segmentation, consistent firmware updates, and the retirement of end-of-life (EOL) equipment that no longer receives vendor security support. Additionally, the text concludes with information regarding Technijian, an IT services provider offering specialized security assessments and lifecycle management to help businesses mitigate risks associated with these pervasive IoT threats. ... Read More
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: The 2025 Ransomware Defense Playbook

Ravi Jain
A comprehensive cybersecurity playbook detailing strategies for small businesses to defend against modern ransomware threats, which are characterized by costly, multi-stage attacks and the use of double-extortion tactics where data is stolen before encryption. The text outlines the need for a layered security architecture, recommending advanced technologies like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and professional SOC monitoring to detect threats before widespread deployment occurs. Crucially, the guide underscores that recovery depends on utilizing the 3-2-1 backup rule along with immutable, air-gapped backups designed to survive attacks aimed at crippling restoration capabilities. Moreover, effective defense requires consistent employee security awareness training and the establishment of a robust, tested incident response plan to manage potential breaches and ensure regulatory compliance. Finally, the playbook suggests that smaller organizations should leverage managed security services, such as those offered by Technijian, to access enterprise-grade protection necessary to counteract sophisticated cybercriminal groups. ... Read More
OnSolve CodeRED Cyberattack

OnSolve CodeRED Cyberattack Disrupts Emergency Alert Systems Nationwide

Ravi Jain
OnSolve CodeRED platform, which millions rely on for nationwide emergency notifications, highlighting the serious vulnerability of public safety infrastructure. The breach, perpetrated by the INC Ransom gang, resulted in the theft of sensitive data, including names, addresses, and crucially, passwords stored insecurely in clear text, dramatically escalating the risk of subsequent credential attacks. To ensure full removal of the threat actors, the operating company was forced to completely rebuild the system using outdated backups, leading to the loss of recent subscriber data and compelling local agencies to find temporary, less efficient communication alternatives. The report stresses how this incident exposes fundamental security failures, especially concerning password handling, and explains the complexities of the ransomware-as-a-service model that enables such targeted assaults against critical systems. Concluding the analysis, the document offers immediate security advice for affected users and includes a promotional section from Technijian, an IT firm advocating for enhanced security measures to prevent future catastrophic compromises. ... Read More
Critical W3 Total Cache Vulnerability Exposes Over 1 Million WordPress Sites to Remote Code Execution

Critical W3 Total Cache Vulnerability Exposes Over 1 Million WordPress Sites to Remote Code Execution

Ravi Jain
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-9501, affecting over a million WordPress websites utilizing the W3 Total Cache plugin. This security flaw stems from an unauthenticated command injection weakness in the plugin's page caching functionality, specifically where it processes dynamic content using the dangerous eval() function, allowing attackers to potentially take complete control of compromised sites. The document thoroughly explains the prerequisites for a successful exploit, such as the need for comments and page caching to be enabled, and the importance of the W3TC_DYNAMIC_SECURITY constant. Furthermore, the text provides immediate action steps for administrators, including updating to the latest patched version and implementing temporary mitigation strategies, while also offering the cybersecurity services of Technijian for managed security and incident response. ... Read More