Our smartphones are more than just communication devices. They are gateways to our personal and financial information, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. One particularly insidious method they use is the SIM Swap attack. A SIM Swap attack, or SIM hijacking, occurs when a cyber criminal tricks your mobile carrier into transferring your phone number […]
Guardians of Privacy: Navigating the Battle for Your Children’s Data
If you have children, you should be more than a little worried about what they’re doing online when you’re not around. Now that everyone has the Internet right in their pockets, children’s data privacy has become a problem. It is an issue that needs to be addressed not only in legislation but also within families. […]
Unmasking AtlasCross: The 2023 Red Cross Phishing Attack
When we think about the Red Cross, we don’t think about AtlasCross; we picture people lining up to donate blood or volunteers helping with disaster relief and recovery. Many of us have a personal connection to the Red Cross, a loved one saved thanks to blood donation, or a family given shelter and food after […]
Empowering Employees: The Role of Security Awareness Training
Cyber security is critical in the digital age. We interact with people online all the time, for work and in our personal lives. There is no more cost-effective thing any organization can do than provide regular security awareness training. These informational courses update you about the latest cyber security statistics and defensive tactics to best protect your […]
Unlocking The Future of Cyber Security: The Power Of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Cyber attacks and data breaches are increasing in frequency and intensity. A password alone is no longer enough to protect you and your organization from cyber criminals. Brute force attacks in which criminals use software that can run thousands of password combinations a minute leave everyone more vulnerable. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a crucial shield […]
From Romance to Ruin: How Pig Butchering Scams Prey on the Vulnerable
Pig butchering doesn’t always produce pork and bacon these days. It also refers to a type of investment scam that originated in China and has since spread to other countries. It is called “pig butchering” because the scammers use a technique called “raising a pig” to lure unsuspecting investors/victims into slaughter or, in this case, […]