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, and other high-profile individuals are subject to intense cyberattacks from highly skilled organizations, who spy on these people through personal …
While we’ve bridged the gap considerably, smartphones and computers are very different devices, meant to be used in very different ways. Computers, with larger displays (and the ability to run multiple screens at once), are capable of easy window management: Clicking on a link in one app opens you browser, but the original app can run in the background at …
You’re likely aware of phishing attacks, schemes hackers use to coax unsuspecting users out of their personal data and information. But there’s another kind of phishing attack, dubbed “smishing,” that you also need to be aware of when protecting your company’s data and information. Smishing, like phishing, is the act of sneakily stealing your information. However, instead of operating through email, …
Passwords are an integral part of keeping your digital life safe and secure. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for passwords to end up leaked in a data breach, allowing hackers a look into which phrases people often use most. The more common the password, the more likely hackers can guess it to break into your accounts. As reported by CNBC, …
Cyberattacks are reported in the news so often these days, you would be forgiven for thinking they were inevitable. While attackers are quite sophisticated, a good plan of attack can keep them away from your networks. From both preventing attacks in the first place, to knowing what to do in the middle of an attack, these tips can help smaller …
Spam texts are frustrating, and numerous. For some of us, it’s tough to see a day go by without another text from a malicious or suspicious sender, which, at the end of the day, can threaten your business. But you don’t have to accept these texts. Instead, report them to your carrier. If you have a message pop up on …