Last week, we discussed email phishing and the red flags you need be aware of. This common yet effective method of harvesting personal data laid the foundation for attacks that target mobile devices. Though many people are aware of phishing email campaigns, not the same can be said about mobile phishing campaigns. Hackers use social […]
Do you Know the Red Flags of Email Phishing?
What is email phishing? Email phishing is a form of cybercrime in which scammers attempt to solicit personal information from an unsuspecting person using seemingly legitimate email domains and messages. Often, they will impersonate organizations you know and trust, like banks, online stores, online payment websites, social networking sites, and credit card companies. Though launching […]
The Basics of Protecting Yourself from Cybercriminals
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime has both become more sophisticated and more commonplace, compromising the data of individuals and organizations alike. Though there is no one golden rule to cyber hygiene, there are several key things that you can do to further ensure your network’s safety. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)- MFA […]
Never Pay to Get Your Data Back
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise for years. The software necessary for these attacks are more sophisticated, anonymous currencies like Bitcoin are more prevalent, and companies are collecting more data, creating a perfect storm for bad actors looking to make money off of security lapses. These scams take several forms. The group could lock […]
Does Remote Work Impact Security?
Remote work has become a way of life for so many of us. It makes a lot of things harder. Communication, focus, and task management have all become more difficult. One of the things hardest hit by remote work is our online security. An overall increase in teleworking makes it harder for companies and workers […]