In today’s interconnected world, our personal information is constantly at risk of exposure. As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s crucial to understand how to safeguard your data across various online platforms. This guide will provide you with simple yet effective steps to enhance your digital security and protect your personal information. 1. Use Strong,…
As we kick off cybersecurity awareness month, what better time to take a look back at the threats in 2024? In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying informed about emerging cybersecurity threats is crucial for both individuals and organizations. As we progress through 2024, the complexity and frequency of cyber attacks continue to escalate, presenting…
What do natural disasters and holidays have in common? That is when criminals love to scam people using social engineering tactics. Why? Because people are vulnerable at those times. We don’t know when the next natural disaster will strike, but we do know when the holidays will be upon us. The winter holiday season is…
Approximately 2 in 5 survey respondents say they either “sometimes,” “rarely,” or “never” install software updates. One of the easiest ways to protect accounts and information is to keep software and applications updated. Updates are periodically released to fix software problems and provide security patches for known vulnerabilities. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, don’t hit the…
Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important every individual stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment and know how to spot red flags. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 guidance provides the tools needed to recognize and…
In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multi-factor authentication (MFA), but many people don’t realize that multi-factor authentication is an incredibly important layer of protection in keeping accounts secure. This month, we’re showing others how easy it is to turn on MFA whenever possible. TIPS AND ADVICE…
As our online lives expand, the average user has gone from having just a few passwords to nowmanaging upwards of 100. That’s 100 unique passwords to remember, if you’re using strongpassword habits. Password managers can save users the trouble of having to remember multiplepasswords and make accounts safer by recommending strong, unique passwords and storing…
October is not just a month for Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also a time to don our digital capes and celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In today’s increasingly connected world, where our lives are intertwined with technology, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. So, let’s use this month to shine a spotlight…
One of the cheapest and most commonly used hacker tools relies more on psychology than software skill. This method of attack is known as spear fishing (“phishing” as hackers spell it). Spear fishing is a fishing operation where targets are carefully chosen and researched before putting together the attack (in the form of a personalized…
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Week One: Social Networking – Parents & Kids Social networking is no longer a new phenomenon. While previous generations often became members of social networks as an adult, the upcoming generation will be joining these sites while in elementary, middle or high school – if not earlier. Take…
