By: Jake Schulte, Director of IT Operations
As global events continue to evolve, cybersecurity agencies and private threat‑intelligence groups are urging U.S. businesses to stay alert. Recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have prompted experts to issue heightened cyber awareness advisories, noting that periods of international conflict can often coincide with an increase in online threats.
While there is no current indication of widespread or targeted attacks against Networks Plus customers, this is an important time for organizations of all sizes to strengthen their cyber awareness and practice strong security hygiene.
Historically, times of geopolitical strain can lead to increased cyber activity from state‑aligned groups or ideologically motivated attackers. These incidents often focus less on sophisticated hacking techniques and more on social engineering — tricking users into opening the door to an attack.
In other words, your awareness is one of your strongest defenses.
We encourage all customers to keep an eye out for the following common tactics:
Fake messages posing as:
These emails often pressure you to click or respond quickly.
Including:
If you receive a multi‑factor authentication prompt without logging in, someone may be attempting to access your account.
Some may claim to be politically motivated to appear more credible.
Often caused by denial‑of‑service (DoS) attempts during global incidents.
To reduce risk and strengthen your security posture, we recommend the following best practices:
Small steps can go a long way in preventing major disruptions.
Networks Plus is actively monitoring threat intelligence feeds and cybersecurity advisories. Our team will take appropriate action whenever needed and reach out proactively if we identify any risk that may directly impact your environment.
If you have questions, notice something unusual, or would like a review of your current security measures, we’re here to help.
Staying informed and prepared is the best defense.
