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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.

Payment gateway data breach

1.7 Million Affected in Major Payment Gateway Data Breach

Ravi Jain
On September 9, 2024, Slim CD, a prominent payment gateway provider, disclosed a significant data breach impacting the credit card and personal information of nearly 1.7 million individuals. This breach has raised concerns about the security of payment processing services, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital payment systems. Slim CD is widely used by businesses to facilitate electronic and card payments through web-based terminals, mobile applications, and desktop platforms. Despite its widespread adoption, the company has fallen victim to an extensive cyberattack that went undetected for nearly a year. ... Read More
Linux version of Cicada ransomware

The Linux version of the new Cicada ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

Ravi Jain
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation known as Cicada3301 has emerged, specifically targeting VMware ESXi servers. This dangerous malware, which falsely associates itself with the cryptographic puzzle group Cicada 3301, has already compromised several companies worldwide. While the original Cicada 3301 organization was a cryptographic puzzle-based group with no connections to cybercrime, the hackers behind the ransomware operation are using its name and logo to enhance their profile in the cybercrime ecosystem. ... Read More
Microsoft 365 Copilot vulnerability

Microsoft Patches Critical Vulnerability Enabling Data Theft in 365 Copilot

Ravi Jain
In early 2024, Microsoft was alerted to a severe vulnerability that could have allowed threat actors to steal sensitive user information from its Microsoft 365 Copilot software. This vulnerability, which has now been patched, enabled hackers to exploit ASCII smuggling, a sophisticated attack vector that could result in the theft of data, including emails and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. ... Read More