In today’s digital age, smartphones have become indispensable tools for both personal and professional use. Employees rely on their devices for everything from email and calendars to accessing critical business applications. Whether you’re taking a coffee shop break or on call for the weekend. We use mobile devices for professional necessities all the time. While […]
The Overlooked Vulnerability: How Printers Can Compromise Your Cyber Security
One of your office’s most overlooked security risks isn’t your computers or smartphones – it’s your printers. That mundane device sitting in the corner could be a gateway for cyber criminals to infiltrate your organization’s network and access sensitive information. You could be caught in the crossfire as someone who uses that printer and connects […]
National Public Data: What You Need to Know About the Massive Data Breach
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 that collects and sells […]
Business Email Compromise: Navigating the Dangers of Email Under Siege
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 compelling. Authority figures have innate […]
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 […]