In a shocking revelation, National Public Data, a Florida-based consumer data broker, has suffered a massive data breach that may be even worse than initially suspected. The breach, publicly acknowledged on August 12, 2024, has exposed sensitive information of over 100 million Americans. National Public Data Center is a data broker, a company that collects […]
Email Under Siege: Navigating the Dangers of Business Email Compromise
Business email compromise, or BEC, is a sophisticated cyber threat that targets organizations by manipulating email communication scammers impersonate trusted figures, such as executives or vendors, to deceive employees into transferring funds, revealing sensitive information, or performing other harmful actions. Why are these attacks so dangerous? Because they’re convincing and effective. Authority figures carry an […]
The New Face of Phishing: Understanding Pretexting and Smishing Attacks
Five billion people send and receive SMS messages daily, meaning that over 62% of the world’s population texts regularly. With convenience comes cyber security risks. You must worry about more than texting —it’s pretexting or smishing! What is Pretexting? You may already know the word pretext, which is a false excuse made to explain away […]
How to Tell If Your Browser Is Secure
Think of your web browser as your gateway to the internet. It’s where you shop, bank, and connect with the world. But just like your front door needs a good lock. Your browser needs serious security measures, too. Browser security is all about protecting your device and data from online threats. These can be malicious […]
Fortify Your Digital Fortress: Strategies to Prevent Account Takeover
Cyber criminals continually look for ways to steal personal information from private accounts. Getting access to info isn’t enough; hackers want to control profiles like your social media or your work email account. Once they do, they can spread phishing scams to your followers and friends list, see confidential data available only to administrators, and […]
Cyber security is not a destination. It’s a never-ending journey
It can happen to anybody at any time. As the investigation continues and the Jefferson County Clerk’s office struggles to return to normal operations, this is one of several important lessons that all government offices and small businesses can take away from this cyber attack in Kentucky’s largest county. In a press conference on Thursday, […]