In this issue of Be Cyber Safe We have all made it to the last day of February. This month has flown by, and it seems like it lasted six months. Here is what’s in this week’s Be Cyber Safe! In the next few weeks, we will unveil an exciting opportunity to empower your organization […]
The Unexpected Downfall: How a Wobbly Domino Led to Organizational Ruin
Have you heard about Okta? Even if you haven’t, you might still have been affected by the large-scale breach on their systems that rocked the tech community on October 19, 2023. Okta is a third-party service that provides organizations, like your own, for example, with multi-factor authentication, other secure biometric identification, and single sign-on tools. […]
Be Cyber Safe for February 21, 2025
In this issue of Be Cyber Safe Here is what’s in this week’s Be Cyber Safe! In the next few weeks, we will unveil an exciting opportunity to empower your organization to improve cyber security through training. Look for more information shortly! Have a great weekend and #BeCyberSafe! Internet Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting […]
Internet Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Yourself
There have been internet scams since the dawn of the World Wide Web. These scammers connect with their targets directly, press you to send money or private information and rely on your emotions—empathy, loneliness, sadness, greed, etc. These cyber-threats range from simple to more targeted and complex, but there are a few recurring themes in […]
Be Cyber Safe for February 14, 2025
In this issue of Be Cyber Safe Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours! Here is what’s in this week’s Be Cyber Safe! In the next few weeks, we will unveil an exciting opportunity to empower your organization to improve cyber security through training. Look for more information shortly! Have a great weekend, and #BeCyberSafe! […]
City Councilman Helps Launch Massive Cyber Attack by Reusing Passwords
Here’s Why We Keep Saying “Do NOT reuse Passwords!” Paul Shaffer looks like that smiling older neighbor who gives good advice about the best time to prune the shrubs and who to call for plumbing emergencies. He is also the city councilor for Ward 7 in Corvallis, Oregon. He recently won reelection on the admirable […]