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Microsoft: Russian “APT28” hackers exploit Windows Security flaw

Non-Technical Summary: Microsoft has issued a warning about a Russian hacking group known as APT28. This group has been exploiting a vulnerability in Windows to gain unauthorized access to systems and steal data1. They use a previously unknown hacking tool called GooseEgg to carry out…


Active Threat Hunting – a new Approach to IT Security – with Euclid Networks.

Ask your IT provider today what they do to proactively mitigate against cyber threats – and if you’re looking for a new technology partner for your business, contact us today! Please send an e-mail to info@euclidnet.com, copying and pasting the following fields to complete :…


Three Microsoft 365 Compromises, 72 Hours

A Huntress Labs Security Case Study : Huntress has been hunting malicious actors across 50,000+ user accounts for 1,500+ small businesses enrolled in their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft 365 product. This is a repost from Huntress Lab’s Security Blog, where they outline…


Resolving Time Synchronization issues on Virtualized Active Directory Servers

We’ve run into the issue of virtualized Primary Domain Controllers (PDCs) on Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 that fail to properly sync their clocks with global NTP time servers. In the following, we’ll outline the problem and show you how we’ve resolved this IT service issue for…


Using a Synology NAS as a Backup DNS Server for Active Directory

As we onboard any new IT support partner, one of our security and network assessment tasks is to validate a client’s server and disaster recovery environment. As part of this assessment, we often find a customer will have a single point of failure with their…


Subdomain and Domain forwarding not working properly with GoDaddy and Sonicwall Firewall

Godaddy ​Domain and Subdomain Forwarding times out without forwarding, unexpectedly, when using a Sonicwall Firewall. Domain Forwarding is typically used to redirect a user to a different website when they type in a URL in a browser. In this case, the forwarding will time out –…


Here’s What We Know About WannaCry / WannaCrypt / Wcry Ransomware

Over the weekend, businesses, institutions, and individuals in 12+ countries have fallen victim to a ransomware program known as “WannaCrypt”, or a variant thereof. For those unaware, WannaCry is fast-spreading form of malware that remotely targets nearby computers running on unpatched or unsupported versions of…


Delegate to an Expert – An IT Provider can Help Your Small Business!

If you own a legal practice, design firm, or other small business and have a decent grasp of technology, you might be tempted to “go it alone” – and handle the technical side of your business yourself. As a business owner, it’s only natural to…


Euclid Networks is Hiring : Part-time Desktop/Systems Support Technician

Part time Desktop/Systems Support Technician needed for small but growing Managed Service Provider in Atlanta, GA. The primary role will be providing technical support and research assistance for our Senior Systems Administrator. Job expectations will include providing courteous and professional phone and onsite support for…


Windows Update / Windows Defender gives error 0x8024401C

We see this error typically when there is a network connectivity problem between Windows Update or Windows Defender, and Microsoft’s servers. This problem can occur even when the machine in question has access to the internet, if there is a problem with the windows firewall,…


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