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 […]
Prevent Account Takeover: Strategies to Fortify Your Digital Fortress
Cyber criminals continually look for ways to steal personal information from private accounts. Getting access to info isn’t enough; hackers want to control profiles like your social media or your work email account. Once they do, they can spread phishing scams to your followers and friends list, see confidential data available only to administrators, and […]
Quishing: From Convenience to Catastrophe the Dark Side of QR Codes
Phishing is the number-one cause of data breaches for organizations, large and small. With 95% of data breaches caused by simple human error, it’s essential to comprehend the risks associated with phishing schemes. The newest and most common type of phishing is something called quishing. Traditionally, phishing scams are delivered via email. Red flags include […]