With ransomware attacks on the rise, you cannot be too careful these days.
Identity theft is something on everyone's mind these days, with data breaches occurring almost daily, leaked and exposed information, and ransomware at an all-time high.
Just about everyone these days has a home network with many devices connected 24/7 to the internet.
Humans are social by nature, and our need to connect has become rampant with social media channels of all flavors at our fingertips, day and night.
Although most people own a smartphone, not everyone understands the importance of mobile security and how failing to secure your phone or tablet could wreak havoc with your life and your finances.
Cyberbullying is a huge problem that keeps gaining notoriety as more and more reports of teen suicide link back to online stalking and abuse by cyberbullies.
Scams are nothing new, but the sheer volume of online scams now is staggering.
If your company has been the victim of a cyber-attack, you know it can be costly and emotionally scarring.
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Online dating has become very popular, and many couples find each other through structured dating apps or social media connections.
As a parent, you want to do all you can to keep your family safe.
You may or may not have heard about shareware attacks, but if you fall prey to this ruthless tactic, you may end up with serious security, privacy, and identity theft problems.
Netflix account takeover is more prevalent than ever, and you need to know what it is, what to do about it, and how to protect all your streaming accounts.
It’s easy to see that digital wallets are the wave of the future, but many Americans still wonder if they are safe to use.
If you have ever heard the term juice-jacking, you know that plugging your device into a public charging station may lead to serious consequences.
We often hear a lot about specific malware attacks and the resulting consequences, but have you ever wondered about the history of malware and how this trend began and evolved to be what it is today?The Early Years - The Dawn of ComputersAlthough it may seems surprising, the idea of malware has been around since the dawn of computers which was 1949.
More businesses are taking advantage of cloud infrastructures because of the many benefits.
Cryptocurrencies are all the rage these days, but not everyone is aware of what they are, how they work, and how cryptomining and cryptojacking fits into the mix, and how it can affect them.
First discovered by IBM Security Trusteer's mobile security research team, a gang of hackers were found emulating more than 16,000 bank customers' phones and using them to steal millions.
For many years IT professionals have used password age as a means of securing the network.
By now, we've heard of so many data breaches we don't even listen to the details.
Our modern digital world offers many advantages, adds efficiency to our lives, and even fun.
With all that is going in with the world today, it’s more important than ever to secure your online devices and digital life.
By now, you are probably well aware of email spoofing, and you probably get fake emails daily.
Who doesn’t want to make a bit of extra cash on the side by just answering a few questions each month? That is precisely how scammers lure unsuspecting victims with the promise of basically free money for just taking surveys.
Businesses these days don’t just have a responsibility to their employees, but they are also tasked with keeping their vendors’ and customers’ data safe.
The reason hackers and cybercriminals are so successful is that they continue to evolve and find new ways to trick, deceive, and defraud the public.
There have been dozens of data breaches over the past few years, and believe it or not, some of your passwords are out there.
You may not pay that much attention to your email account.
A very common scam that has become very popular in recent years is fake tech support phone calls.
Every day our inboxes are filled with emails, much of it spam.
With everyone working remotely these days and families celebrating the holidays “virtually,” it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself on video calls.
COVID has prompted a severe uptick in fraud, identity theft, and scams.
We all live by our electronic devices these days, and with a lot of heavy use, your cell phone could be dying when you need it the most.
Among cybersecurity professionals, there is a new term thrown around often regarding criminal activity called “social engineering,” but what does it really mean for you?What is Social Engineering?Social engineering is a psychological tactic used by criminals to trick you into giving away personal information or access to something valuable.
The world is a dangerous place these days, especially when it comes to your online life.
With the holidays fast approaching and the pandemic in full swing, more people are ordering online than ever before.
In this digital age, we all have dozens of online accounts.
Hackers and thieves are working overtime to steal information from innocent victims for identity theft.
Malware, ransomware, and viruses are at an all-time high right now with COVID and the presidential election.
Most people have heard of a man in the middle (MITM) attack, but not everyone knows what it means.
The last few years have brought many changes to the world, and one of the most sinister are fake news stories meant to grab the public’s attention and scare people or mislead them into believing something that isn’t true.
The idea of working from home sounds like a dream come true to many Americans.
Social media platforms are great for finding long lost friends or family in far-flung places, but how they work remains a mystery for many people.
Social engineering attacks are a new approach to stealing a person’s sensitive information or gaining access to a company’s accounts.
In order to choose a good, safe password, it’s important to know why a strong password is important: it’s not likely that an individual will take time to try cracking your password and gaining access to your accounts and files.
Photos of your young children in the tub, photos of your latest big game hunt, images of wild parties, your airline boarding pass, and embarrassing images of friends are just a few of the things that shouldn’t be posted to Facebook.
Online banking has revolutionized the personal finance industry making it quick and easy for you to access your accounts and perform routine transactions.
Wanting to send a friend or family member a congratulatory message or card for the holidays is an admirable trait, but the growing popularity of e-cards, or electronic cards, that are sent via email, have now become a prime way to infect your computer with viruses and spyware.
The Internet is a fantastic place that provides unlimited knowledge, access to resources and a way to connect globally.
The dark web or “DarkNet” is a deeply hidden part of the Internet that most people are not aware of, or have only heard of from movies and TV.
Is it any consolation that you’re now more likely to be a victim of crime at your own home – by computer – rather than in the street in most places? That’s true, a larger percentage of people than ever is likely to be victimized by online scams.
