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Bad Actors Can Use Copy and Paste Against You

Copy and paste is second nature to just about all of us. You probably use it every day, on both…
March 11, 2025
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Why HTTPS Matters So Much on the Web

You visit websites like meritsolutions.net every day. But do you ever take a close look at the URL before you…
March 11, 2025
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Windows’ File Explorer Is More Like a Web Browser Than You Think

When you’re browsing the internet, you rarely keep one window open at a time. Instead, you use tabs to multitask,…
March 4, 2025
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You Can Connect Your Smartphone to Your Windows PC

Control your phone from your PC.…
March 4, 2025
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You Don’t Need to Tell Apps and Websites Exactly Where You Are

It’s no secret smartphones actively use our locations. After all, navigation apps like Google Maps would be useless if not…
February 25, 2025
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Organizations That Deal With Cardholder Information Must Adopt DMARC

Penalties for non-compliance range as high as $100,000.…
February 25, 2025
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Google Chrome Now Uses AI to Protect Your Browsing Online

It isn’t clear what’s new, however.…
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Fix these Windows issues ASAP.…
February 17, 2025
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If You Have an iPhone, Turn On ‘Stolen Device Protection’ ASAP

A good password is essential for securing your devices and data. However, it isn’t foolproof. If a thief knows your…
February 11, 2025
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Microsoft Edge Now Blocks Scareware

The internet is full of scams and malicious activity, but “scareware” or tech support scams are some of the more…
February 11, 2025

Watch Out for Holiday Deal Scams

This time of year, there are holiday deals everywhere you look. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the rush to get people to buy gifts before the end of the year, you'll no doubt encounter many discounts on products across...
November 28, 2023

Apple’s “NameDrop” Feature Probably Isn’t a Security Risk for Your Business

It's not necessarily "easy" to fend off bad actors these days. There are plenty of vulnerabilities and weak points in all our digital devices, that it takes thought to protect both business and personal data from ending up in the...
November 28, 2023

Protect Your Business From This Dropbox Scam

Dropbox is a useful service for transferring files between contacts. But it can also be used to scam you and steal your data, so it’s important to be careful when opening files that purport to be from the service. The...
November 21, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Are More Common Than We Think

Ransomware attacks aren’t just in the news. They happen all the time, perhaps more often than many assume. As reported by Cybersecurity Dive, roughly 9 in 10 CISOs reported at least one attack during this past year. Of course, many...
November 21, 2023

AI Bots Are Susceptible to “Prompt Injection”

AI is the "it" tech of 2023, dominating the conversation as well as people's interests. However, as impressive as generative AI can be, it's also not immune from cyberattacks. As such, AI can potentially pose a security risk to your...
November 14, 2023

ChatGPT Went Offline This Week From a Cyberattack

At this point, everyone knows about ChatGPT. It's what kicked off this year's "AI revolution," so to speak, and for good reason. The service makes it easy for people of all tech skill levels to understand how useful, interesting, and...
November 14, 2023

This Is How Secure (or Insecure) Your Password Really Is

A secure password is key to protecting your business from would-be hackers. However, your “secure” password might be weaker than you think. It’s possible to crack an eight-character-long password in 22 minutes, while a six-character password can be hacked instantly....
November 7, 2023

Protect Yourself From This DocuSign Phishing Scheme

As its name implies, DocuSign makes signing documents easy. In an increasingly digital world, we are signing more and more official papers electronically, and services like DocuSign power that progress. Of course, as DocuSign’s popularity skyrockets, so, too, does the...
November 7, 2023

Boeing Investigating Possible Ransomware by LockBit Group

A ransomware attack can happen to any company at any time. No matter how large or small your company may be, the threat of attack is still out there. Boeing might just be the latest company to learn that. As...
October 31, 2023

CISA Warns of Rise in Ransomware Attacks During Holidays and Long Weekends

Ransomware attacks, like all cyberattacks, can happen at any time, which is why it is critical to always be on high alert while at work. However, there are times where companies may be more vulnerable than usual. As such, CISA...
October 31, 2023
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