Despite the leaps and bounds we’ve made in cyber security technology, social engineering (aka the human element) remains the most vulnerable link in the security chain. 95% of cyberattacks begin because of human error. People have emotional weaknesses that threat actors like to exploit. Social engineering attacks have skyrocketed in the past several years. What […]
Don’t Be Faked Out by Fake Websites
Phishing scammers reach out to us by email, but often, it’s the fake websites they try to send us to that are the real traps set for us. Some scammers set up fake websites that look and behave like legitimate sites. The goal varies; they may want you to give up your login information for […]
Doxxing: What Political and Business Leaders Need to Know
Doxxing: is the action or process of collecting and disseminating someone’s personal information to shame, embarrass, expose, or intimidate them A crucial part of maintaining online data privacy is keeping personal information like your home address and SSN off the web. What happens when a cyberattack specifically targets the disclosure and publication of your personally […]
RFID: Inside the Invisible Technology
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is so deeply ingrained in our daily lives that we barely notice it anymore. Although it may sound complex and unusual, many people use this technology every day without knowing it. RFID uses radio waves to identify and track objects, making processes faster, more intelligent, and more secure. By using radio […]
16 Billion Passwords Leaked: What Really Happened and What You Need to Do Now
In June 2025, headlines around the world were rocked by a report that 16 billion passwords leaked tied to major platforms, including Apple, Facebook, Google, and even government accounts, had been leaked online. The sheer scale of such an attack is staggering, and so was the confusion. Was this a new breach? How did hackers […]
Your Authentic PII and the Dark Web are a risky combination.
What happens when your data, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is found on the Dark Web? First, what is the Dark Web? It’s an illegal online e-retail space where criminals can exchange services and money. Approximately three million people visit the Dark Web daily. From the initial attack to how your IT team fixes the issue, […]