Is Your Wi-Fi Router Putting You at Risk of Cyber-Attacks? In a recent move, U.S. lawmakers raised alarms about the growing threat that Chinese-manufactured TP-Link Wi-Fi routers pose within the United States. They focus on whether TP-Link, a leading manufacturer of SOHO (small office/home office) routers, threatens national security due to its vulnerabilities and connections… Read more »
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Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers and 2.7 Billion Personal Records
Is your information lurking on the dark web? A recent lawsuit has revealed a massive data breach, allegedly exposing the personal information of billions of individuals. Hackers reportedly gained access to sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, past and present addresses, and family member names. This breach has the potential to enable identity theft, financial… Read more »
Beware of Deceptive Credit Repair Ads
If you have a credit score you wish you could change, it may be tempting to take a short cut – which scammers are counting on. The FTC is cracking down on a new fraudulent practice taking advantage of bad credit scores with falsely advertised credit repair services. The FTC Case Against Fraudulent Credit Repair… Read more »
CrowdStrike Software Causes Widespread Disruptions
Airlines, hospitals, retailers, and other businesses were rocked by delays and cancellations due to an unprecedented error with software from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The outage impacted thousands of Windows PCs, wreaking havoc on the internet infrastructure of many organizations. Unfortunately, this includes essential services like hospitals and 911 call centers. The mass impact of… Read more »
Protect Your Apple ID from This New Cyberattack
Have you received any random texts from Apple recently? Careful – it may be a cyber criminal preying on your information. In a recent alert, security software company Symantec has warned of a new cyberattack targeting iPhone users in the U.S., aiming to steal their Apple IDs through a “phishing” campaign. This attack involves cybercriminals… Read more »
Security Awareness Training for Ransomware Awareness Month
Is your organization fully equipped to handle the devastating fallout of a ransomware attack? As we recognize Ransomware Awareness Month, it’s crucial for businesses to bolster their defenses through comprehensive security awareness training. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or data, usually by… Read more »
5 Tips to Stay Cybersafe on Vacation
As we enter the beginning of Summer, many of us are highly anticipating the start of pool days, campfires, and of course, taking time off for much needed vacations. While summer vacation is meant to be a time to throw all your troubles away, protecting your personal data and information should still be a priority…. Read more »
Training Your Team on Microsoft Copilot for 365: Resources and Strategies
Microsoft Copilot for 365 is a tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way your team works by enhancing productivity, collaboration, and efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll discuss simple and cost effective strategies for training your team on Microsoft Copilot for 365. Effective Training Resources To train your team effectively, it’s essential to… Read more »
What is DKIM Authentication?
Getting your email into a prospect’s inbox is already challenging. The last thing any organization wants is for a phishing or spoofing attack to doom that email to the spam folder. To guard against these threats, one powerful tool is DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) authentication. In this post, we’ll explore what DKIM is, how it… Read more »
Navigating Data Privacy: The Dangers of Tracking Technologies
Kaiser Permanente, a major healthcare provider, recently informed 13.4 million current and former members and patients that tracking technologies may have transmitted personal information to third-party vendors like Google, Microsoft Bing, and X while logged into a Kaiser Permanente account or service. The incident sheds light on an ongoing issue with the privacy risks associated… Read more »
