You’ve probably heard of ransomware, but have you heard of triple extortion ransomware? Ransomware is a type of cybercrime where attackers use encryption to prevent users from accessing their sensitive data until a ransom is paid, which is often substantial. In recent months, we have written a lot about Double Extortion Ransomware. That’s when cyber […]
Are Your Social Media Profiles Secure?
What’s the first thing you do when you join a new social media platform or create a new social media profiles on a platform you are already on? Hopefully, the answer is to turn on specific security settings for your account. If you’re relying on the default security settings to keep safe, you could be […]
Okta The Unexpected Downfall: A Wobbly Domino Led to 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 yours with multi-factor authentication, secure biometric identification, and single sign-on tools. You can imagine how […]
Internet Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Yourself
There have been internet scams since the dawn of the World Wide Web. These scammers connect directly with their targets, press you to send money or private information, and exploit your emotions, such as empathy, loneliness, sadness, and greed. These cyber-threats range from simple to more targeted and complex, but there are a few recurring […]
Councilman’s Passwords Reuse Unwittingly Aids Massive Cyber Attack
Here’s Why We Keep Saying “Do NOT reuse Passwords!” Paul Shaffer resembles the smiling older neighbor who offers sound advice on the best time to prune 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 goals of […]
The Great ChatGPT Experiment or Outdated Technology… How to Safely Dispose of it!
Recently, there has been significant media coverage about AI, particularly ChatGPT. Much of what is being reported sounds like science fiction, leaving many people with numerous questions. Are the stories accurate? Does it require special equipment? Is it expensive? Does it require any specific skills? Yes, it is accurate. All you need is a computer […]