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Unprompted MFA Codes Are Bad News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal. When enabled, MFA can prevent bad…
March 19, 2024
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Is ChatGPT a Security Threat?

ChatGPT took the world by storm, and for good reason: The generative AI chatbot is capable of many feats, and…
March 18, 2024
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Microsoft Has a Russian Hacker Problem

You read that right: Microsoft can’t seem to shake its Russian hackers. The company said Friday it was still attempting…
March 12, 2024
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US DoJ Arrests Former Google Engineer for AI Tech Theft

As reported by The Hacker News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a Chinese national and resident of…
March 12, 2024
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What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where…
March 5, 2024
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The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director…
March 5, 2024
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Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn’t one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While…
February 27, 2024
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What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you’re using, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest updates and…
February 25, 2024
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Watch Out for These Malicious Apps on Android

Malware on the Play Store is back. Google seems to have more issues with malicious software on its app marketplace…
February 20, 2024
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Google Chrome’s New Feature Protects Your Home Network From Cyberattacks

Bad actors are always looking for new ways to attack your network and steal your data. That’s why company’s like…
February 20, 2024

Apple Patched Two Zero-Days This Week

Apple released patches for its devices this week to patch two recently-discovered zero-days. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should make sure it is fully updated to ensure your personal and business data is protected. The updates,...
December 5, 2023

Look Out for This Subtle Scammer Trick

A scammer's best friend is subtlety. Unfortunately for them, that's hard to come by in the trade. Many of the telltale signs of spam and scam are well known and easy to spot, which is how so many messages end...
December 5, 2023

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
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