Hacking has become ubiquitous on the internet. With even major companies like Evernote getting hacked, it’s not hard to imagine that you, an individual, could also get hacked. The experience is actually quite common, though that does not necessarily make it any less distressing. You are left feeling confused, with no idea what you should … Read more
Financial fraud cases show up in the headlines regularly. Yet people don’t necessarily connect these cases to cybersecurity. However, it’s often true that good cybersecurity makes a person or company less likely to experience financial fraud. Cybersecurity Starts With Awareness Many scammers who operate online pose as legitimate brands, such as banks or e-commerce companies. … Read more
In the present climate, securing your online content and protecting against cyberattacks is something that all digital users should take seriously. Here are ten practical steps to staying secure online. Do Not Take Chances with Passwords The easiest way to become a victim of cyberattacks is to have a bad password. When it comes to … Read more
Apps have become a way of life. After all, we live in a world where there’s no truer saying than “there’s an app for that!” As stated by experts at RapidAPI, “Apps are designed specifically to operate with a mobile device’s specifications in mind, completely eliminating the need for a laptop or desktop connection to … Read more
One of the most remarkable developments in the consumer technology industry in the past two decades is the emergence of social media networks. Social media has revolutionized the sort of social connections and interactions we have offline. Additionally, it has enhanced how we communicate and stay informed. Nowadays, billions of people around the world use … Read more
The Age of the Internet of Things We are living in the age of “The Internet Of Things”, an age where an ever-expanding list of our devices collect and exchange vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, this data is often our own data whether willingly or unwillingly. This data is shared to the cloud where it … Read more
Collection #1: Are you One of Over Two Billion? Malicious actors wasted no time making the news in 2019. Collection #1 was the largest collection of stolen data in history. The breach revealed two billion logins. Many of these emails, passwords, and logins have been previously reported in other breaches. However, this may be the … Read more
Going the Extra Mile Passwords are now becoming a thing of the past. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is viewed as the solution to passwords. MFA is a method of identifying yourself through a variety of different sources. An example would be verification through your phone or IOT device. A recent study has reported that 80% … Read more
Netflix Has a Problem With Password Sharing. We have all heard the story of the college grad using his former roommate’s parents’ Netflix password. We all know the ex-boyfriend binging his favorite shows with his ex-girlfriend’s account credentials. Many consider the sharing economy a positive thing. However, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO and others are literally … Read more
Cybersecurity myths are pervasive ideas people have about cybersecurity that weaken your cybersecurity posture. These myths often are defense mechanisms, rationalizations for apathy and inaction. It is important to dispel these myths. Otherwise, you could be opening yourself, or your business, to vulnerability. Cybersecurity Myth #1: Cybersecurity is the IT Guy’s Problem If you work … Read more
