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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

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 doing things they weren't designed for. In fact, with enough know-how, you can trick AI models like ChatGPT into scamming...

August 15, 2023

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 be a good thing. Take this week's news for example, where the Biden administration invited hackers to help protect the...

August 15, 2023

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 weak point, whether that's because an employee left their password on a sticky note, or reused their password multiple times....

August 7, 2023

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. We've seen how AI can be used to improve the abilities of bad actors, both through the development of malware...

August 7, 2023