With summer finally here, people are traveling more and using public wifi for business and pleasure. Even if you don’t plan to do any work, you will likely take your smartphone or tablet to stay connected on Facebook, take photos, or listen to music. Be sure to take a minute to refresh your cyber security […]
Quick Tip: Creating strong passwords is the first step to defending against cyber attacks.
Creating strong passwords is the first step to defending against cyber attacks. However, strong passwords can be challenging to remember. The key is to create a strong password that is easy to remember but hard to guess. Here are some tips to help you do that: 1 – Use a phrase that means something to […]
TIP: Cyber Security Spring (or any time of year) Cleaning
Spring Cleaning can mean more than just organizing your closet. Cyber security cleaning doesn’t have to be much more complex than cleaning the windows in your house and washing the baseboards (a throwback to my grandmother’s day). It should also mean cleaning up your devices. Just as you would throw away (or hopefully donate) your […]
TIP: Device Updates and Why is Matters NOW!
You may often hear us talk about updating your devices. But do you know why you should do device updates and how? As vulnerabilities are discovered, software developers will push out patches or updates that, when installed, will fix those vulnerabilities (i.e., patch the holes). However, it is up to you, the user, to install […]
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 […]
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. […]