Social Engineering at Work: Part 2 – Email Phishing
Social engineering is when “persuasion” takes a darker turn. In a broad sense, it includes any action that attempts to influence a person to act against their best interests. This is the second off a 4-part series on social engineering and how it affects your business. Earlier, we covering Impersonation. Today – Phishing. Email Phishing…
Read MoreSocial Engineering at Work: Part 1 – Impersonation
Persuasion is part of life. We all try to persuade friends and loved ones to act in a certain way, usually with the best of intentions. Social engineering is when “persuasion” takes a darker turn. In a broad sense, it includes any action that attempts to influence a person to act against their best interests.…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift Cards
If there’s a will there’s a way when it comes to scammers, especially with gift cards. Everyone loves gift cards. Consumers love how easy it is to purchase gift cards, use gift cards and even give gift cards. It’s as simple as buying a card at a brick and mortar store or clicking a few buttons and…
Read MoreMarriott 500 Million Person Data Breach (Questions/Answers)
How Marriott Got Caught In A 500-Million Person Data Breach Were You Affected? (Your Questions Answered) What Do We Need To Know About The Marriott Breach? Another big corporation got hooked. This time it was Marriott International. They just revealed that their Starwood reservations database of 500 million customers was hacked and that the personal…
Read MoreImportant FBI/DHS Warning: Update On FBI and DHS Warning: SamSam Ransomware
The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a critical alert Dec. 3, warning users about SamSam ransomware and providing details on what system vulnerabilities permit the pernicious product to be deployed. According to the alert, which came from the DHS’s National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) along with the FBI,…
Read MoreEducating Employees on Cyber Security: Password Security
Although it should be common sense, employees need to understand password security and avoid the use of passwords that are easy for hackers to guess.
Read MoreEducating Employees on Cyber Security: Email Security Threats
A messy desk can actually become a cyber security risk. Employees who leave jump drives or documents out on their desk put your company at risk for a security breach. Here are 11 messy desk issues to watch for.
Read MoreEducating Employees on Cyber Security: Beware the Messy Desk!
A messy desk can actually become a cyber security risk. Employees who leave jump drives or documents out on their desk put your company at risk for a security breach. Here are 11 messy desk issues to watch for.
Read MoreWhy You Need to Educate Your Employees on Cyber Security
When developing cybersecurity programs, many businesses focus on protecting their infrastructure perimeter and device endpoints. After all, that’s where cybercriminals usually first gain access and wreak havoc on a company’s digital access. But it’s also important to consider what happens when a threat bypasses perimeter defenses and targets an employee—in the form of a malicious…
Read MoreIT Helps Dementia Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are scary for both patients and caregivers. Right now, there is no cure. Scientists are trying to find ways of prolonging patient’s lives and delaying the onset of the disease. IT Technicians are finding ways to make lives better and caring for patients easier. Some remarkable work is doing things for these…
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