The holidays have arrived, bringing snow, a magical feeling, and cyber criminals. The comfort and warmth of blazing fireplaces, delicious food, and loved ones all around bring us the joy and comfort we only associate with the year’s colder months. It is indeed one of the happiest times of the year! The holiday season can […]
8 Tips to Avoid Falling Victim of Holiday Cyber Criminals
It’s the season for Holiday Cyber Criminals. In 2022, online shoppers spent a record $211.7 billion, and cyber criminals got busy trying to get their unfair share. In this time of giving, sharing, and celebration, holiday cyber criminals use various tactics to exploit people’s good nature. Here are eight tips to protect yourself this year! […]
Behind the Scenes of a Ransomware Attack, Response and Prevention
Ransomware Attack is something you have probably heard and read a lot about. but if it happens to you, what happens next? If you subscribe to “Be Cyber Safe,” you’ve probably read a lot about the dangers of ransomware. Hopefully, you’ve learned a few things about recognizing and handling ransomware attacks. Just how bad can […]
TypoSquatting: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding this Threat
Typosquatting is much more sinister than a simple typo when messaging your friends. Typos are small mistakes made while writing on a phone or computer, such as writing “teh” instead of “the” or accidentally typing a number instead of a punctuation mark. What is Typosquatting? Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, sting sites, and fake […]
Is Shadow IT lurking in your Shadows? Here’s how to bring it into the light!
Be Honest: Have you ever connected personal devices to the work Wi-Fi without permission? Most of us have done so without even thinking about it. The use of unauthorized and unmanaged applications or devices is known as Shadow IT, and it presents a significant threat to the security and integrity of sensitive data stored on […]
Wake-up Call: Cyber Security Compliance Doesn’t Belong with the IT Department
Have you ever considered what would happen if your outsourced IT company or your IT department couldn’t keep up with your organization’s growth and cyber security compliance needs? It could potentially put you at risk. Wouldn’t it be helpful to be informed about this kind of risk? Consider this article as your Cyber Security Compliance […]