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You Shouldn’t Use the Browser Inside an App

While we’ve bridged the gap considerably, smartphones and computers are very different devices, meant to be used in very different…
August 22, 2023
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Researchers Trick AI Models Into Hacking

AI large language models seems complex, and they are. But they aren’t so complex that they can’t be tricked into…
August 15, 2023
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Hackers Can Win Almost $20 Million By Using AI to Protect Against Cyberattacks

When you hear “hackers” and “cyberattacks” in the same sentence, it’s usually bad news. Usually. Sometimes, however, it can actually…
August 15, 2023
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It Takes a Lot to Protect Your Accounts

The security of your business often comes down to individual decisions and actions. Hackers frequently break into networks through one…
August 7, 2023
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We Might Need AI to Defeat AI

AI presents many potential positives for both business and personal lives, but it also comes with many risks as well.…
August 7, 2023
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How Copy and Paste Can Compromise Your Business

Copy and paste is an integral computing tool we all use every day. However, it seems it’s also a tool…
July 31, 2023
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FBI Warns of Increased AI Cyberattacks

The FBI is warning the public that the number of cyberattacks aided by artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. As Tom’s Hardware…
July 31, 2023
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Official Warns Hackers Are Already Using AI

You might use ChatGPT to see how well it can put together a recipe for dinner, or even to see…
July 24, 2023
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2024 Elections at Risk From Generative AI

AI is an impressive technology that continues to subvert our expectations with every development. Not all of these developments are…
July 24, 2023
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Text Messages Could Compromise Your Business

You’re likely aware of phishing attacks, schemes hackers use to coax unsuspecting users out of their personal data and information.…
July 18, 2023

Watch Out for PDF Phishing Schemes

Scams are an unavoidable part of daily life these days. But that doesn't mean all scams are the same: There is a huge variety of ways hackers and bad actors attempt to steal your personal information, with no end in...
September 26, 2023

Passkeys Are Here to Replace Passwords

We all have a lot of passwords. Ideally, each one is strong and unique, but that isn't always the case. Many of us reuse the same, weak passwords, which leaves our digital data vulnerable to hacking. Even if our passwords...
September 26, 2023

Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ Can Protect Against the Worst Cyberattacks

We all have to deal with cybersecurity threats. Calls, texts, and emails from scammers and bad actors can jeopardize our data and digital lives. However, a small percentage of us have cybersecurity issues that are far more serious. Journalists, politicians,...
September 19, 2023

Scammers Are Getting Better at Stealing Money From You and Your Business

While many still fall for even the most basic of scams these days, more of us than ever are educated on what to look out for. You probably know, for example, that a call about your "car's extended warranty" is...
September 19, 2023

MGM Shuts Down Computers Across the Country Due to Cybersecurity Issue

No business is immune to cybersecurity threats—not even casinos. A "cybersecurity issue" has caused MGM Resorts International to shut down computers across some of its casinos and hotels here in the US. This issue reportedly started Sunday, affecting properties in...
September 12, 2023

What Apple’s Latest Software Update Means for Your Security

Apple's latest security update is one you won't want to skip. Whether you have a personal Apple device or one for work, a new security flaw is currently threatening both your private and business data. The company released its newest...
September 12, 2023

Watch Out for Charity Scammers

Phone scams are becoming more and more sophisticated. While they can be easy to spot—such as a call about your car's extended warranty—they can also be clever, and trick you into thinking there's a legitimate caller on the other end...
September 5, 2023

X Will Collect Biometric Data to Fight Its Impersonation Problem

Twitter, now known as X, will collect biometric data from its premium users in an effort to combat its fraud and impersonation problem. The company didn't announce this news publicly. Rather, X quietly updated its privacy policy to reflect the...
September 5, 2023

Should Your Turn Off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on Your Devices?

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are essential connection types. All of our modern devices use them, and use them frequently: Your computer uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet, and power everything from email to Zoom, while Bluetooth is responsible for making...
August 29, 2023

How to Control Which Apps Have Access to Your Camera & Microphone

These days, most of our devices come equipped with a camera and/or a microphone. Whether it's your work laptop, with its webcam you use for Zoom calls, or your smartphone, whose camera you use for all the photos and videos...
August 29, 2023
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