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Lock Your Screen
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Locking your screen when you get up from your desk is a security action that is often overlooked and can have dangerous consequences. Failing to lock your screen can open you up to several vulnerabilities--some more serious than others. Read More
Phish or Spam? No, it’s not what’s for dinner!
Tue, Oct 08, 2019
However, it could be a question you struggle with when deciding what types of email to report to your IT department. Potentially malicious emails make it to your inbox every day, so it’s important for you to understand the difference between a Phishi... Read More
Vishing
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
Cybercriminals not only use the internet and email to gain access to sensitive information, they use telephones to their unlawful advantage. Vishing is the term for criminal attempts to influence action or gain confidential information over the phone... Read More
Don't Trust Pop-ups
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
If you’re known to dabble in a little online browsing, odds are you’ve encountered a pop-up once or twice. There are times when a user may think, “Wow, that’s a great deal!” and click on a pop-up. To those users: put down the mouse. Why? That pop-up ... Read More
How Secure is Your Mobile Device?
Tue, Sep 17, 2019
Most of us have a smartphone, but how many of us really think about the security threats faced by these mobile devices? Mobile devices are vulnerable to many different types of threats. The bad guys are increasing attacks on mobile devices and target... Read More
Scam of the Week: Beware of Gmail Calendar Phishing Scam
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
If you use Google’s free calendar service to schedule business or personal events, be on the lookout for fake notifications going around. The bad guys are using unsolicited Google Calendar notifications to trick you into clicking phishing links so th... Read More
Watch Out for "US State Police" Phishing Extortion Scam
Tue, Aug 27, 2019
Be on the lookout for a new sophisticated phishing extortion scam. In this scam, the bad guys claim to be from your local state police and say they have some incriminating information about you. Since they are retiring, they generously offer to delet... Read More
Scam of the Week: Beware of Amazon Prime Day Phishing Scams
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Cybercriminals are famous for impersonating well-known brands or services in order to trick you into falling for their scams. Since you’re already receiving numerous emails about it, the bad guys know Amazon’s Prime Day is a great opportunity to temp... Read More
Scam of the Week: Equifax Data Breach
Tue, Aug 06, 2019
Well, that did not take long! The Equifax Data Breach resulted in a settlement and those affected have a choice between free credit monitoring or a $125 payment. Internet lowlifes are now targeting victims of the Equifax data breach with phishing att... Read More
