You may often hear us talk about updating your devices. But do you know why you should do device updates and how? As vulnerabilities are discovered, software developers will push out patches or updates that, when installed, will fix those vulnerabilities (i.e., patch the holes). However, it is up to you, the user, to install […]
Cyber Insurance is Not a Luxury – It’s also NOT a Solution
Many security experts recommend that organizations obtain cyber insurance. However, these same organizations often do not fully understand cyber insurance or its workings. Just like health insurance cannot keep you from getting sick, or car insurance keeps you from having an accident, cyber insurance cannot keep you from becoming the victim of a cyber attack. […]
The Internet of Things a Book Review MIT Press Essential Knowledge
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already a reality in our daily lives. Every day, it seems that more and more aspects of our daily lives are being automated through technology. Remember watching “The Jetsons” and being envious of all the cool technology they had? We may not be living in houses in the air […]
Doxing Tips to Protect Yourself from this Nightmare
Doxing is one of those newer terms that have evolved with the information age. It comes from a combination of the words “dropping” and “documents” (or “docs” for short), meaning to release information about someone. Basically, it’s just another form of cyber crime. Doxing is something that can affect anyone due to the ease of […]
Doxing to Swatting: Beware of these Cyber Crime Techniques
Doxing is one of those new terms that have evolved with the information age. It comes from a combination of the words “dropping” and “documents” (or “docs” for short), which means to release information about someone. Basically, it’s just another form of cyber crime. The most recent example was May 11, 2021, when the personal […]
BOOK REVIEW: Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know
Broken down into easy-to-understand stories and language, cybersecurity is explained in a way that is relevant to everyone in “Cybersecurity and Cyberwar.” Though published in 2014, the message that cyber security affects everyone is still relevant today and maybe even more so given the recent attacks in the headlines from Solar Winds to the Colonial […]