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 […]
QR Code Security: Essential Tips for Scanning Safely
You’ve likely seen the black-and-white speckled squares more and more over the last few years. You scan them with a smartphone to access services or apps, but are you practicing good QR Code Security? However, since the pandemic, restaurants and stores have been using them more frequently to protect their customers and employees from COVID-19. […]
Colonial Pipeline: “This is a cyber cancer”
If you ever wondered if cyber security really mattered to you, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack this past week should put those questions to rest. Not only did the cyber attack affect the operation of the gasoline pipeline, unexpected follow-on effects will likely domino in the coming days. Many people are in a panic and […]