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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.

Russian Botnet Exploits DNS Vulnerabilities

Russian Botnet Exploits DNS Vulnerabilities to Launch Devastating Global Cyber Campaign

Ravi Jain
A highly sophisticated cyber campaign orchestrated by a Russian botnet that leverages two main vulnerabilities: misconfigured DNS Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records on approximately 20,000 domains and exploited MikroTik routers. These routers were converted into a large-scale SOCKS4 proxy network to mask the threat actors’ activities and distribute malware via spoofed DHL emails. The text explicitly warns that incorrect use of the permissive “+all” flag in SPF records completely negates email anti-spoofing protections, facilitating the attack. The accompanying source, which is an advertisement for Technijian, positions the company as a premier managed IT services provider that offers specialized solutions like DNS security audits and advanced email security to protect organizations specifically against the type of advanced threats described. ... Read More
GPT-5 Thinking Model

ChatGPT Now Gives You Greater Control Over GPT-5 Thinking Model

Ravi Jain
A significant new feature from OpenAI, detailing the release of a GPT-5 thinking model customization control that allows paid subscribers to adjust the computational effort, referred to as “juice,” the model expends on a request. This new toggle system provides users with four settings—Light, Standard, Extended, and Heavy—to balance response speed against depth of reasoning, with the highest settings reserved for Pro subscribers. The secondary source then transitions to a promotional message from Technijian, a managed IT services provider, offering their expertise in consulting, training, and workflow optimization to help businesses effectively utilize and maximize the value of these new ChatGPT features and other AI solutions. The overall text explains both the technical capabilities of a major AI update and a specialized service designed to help users implement it. ... Read More
Microsoft Teams Gets AI-Powered Makeover

Microsoft Teams Gets AI-Powered Makeover: The Future of Workplace Collaboration is Here

Ravi Jain
Microsoft Teams AI capabilities, introducing various Copilot agents designed to revolutionize workplace collaboration and productivity. Specifically, the text details new Facilitator agents for dynamic meeting management, Channel agents for knowledge retrieval, and SharePoint knowledge agents for automated document organization, all available exclusively to Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. Furthermore, the document transitions to discuss Technijian, a managed IT services provider, positioning the company as an expert partner for organizations needing assistance with the complex implementation, training, security, and optimization of these new Microsoft AI features. Technijian emphasizes its comprehensive IT support and consulting services across Southern California to help businesses adopt the latest AI technology efficiently and securely. ... Read More
Massive Salesforce Data Breach

ShinyHunters Strikes Again: Massive Salesforce Data Breach Exposes 1.5 Billion Records

Ravi Jain
A major cybersecurity incident where the ShinyHunters group, now potentially rebranded as “Scattered Lapsus Hunters,” exploited third-party vulnerabilities in Salesloft to gain unauthorized access to 1.5 billion Salesforce records from 760 companies. This extensive breach involved the theft of various types of sensitive data, including account, contact, opportunity, user, and case records, with the attackers utilizing stolen OAuth tokens. The document further explains how this incident highlights the evolving sophistication of cyber threats and the critical need for organizations to secure their integrated applications and third-party connections, with Google and the FBI actively tracking the threat actors. Finally, the text introduces “Technijian” as a managed IT services provider offering cybersecurity solutions and expertise in protecting against such complex attacks, particularly focusing on third-party integration assessments and continuous monitoring. ... Read More
Hackers steal millions of personal records

Hackers Steal Millions of Personal Records from Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen in Major Data Breach

Ravi Jain
A significant data breach impacting luxury brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, all owned by French conglomerate Kering. This breach, attributed to the Shiny Hunters cybercriminal group, exposed personally identifiable information and spending histories of millions of customers, though not payment card details. The text details the sophisticated attack methods used, Kering’s compliance with GDPR regulations, and the elevated risks for affected customers, particularly high-spenders. Additionally, the sources highlight Technician and Technijian, two companies offering cybersecurity and IT services, emphasizing their capabilities in protecting individuals and businesses from similar cyber threats and managing overall IT infrastructure. ... Read More