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Top 5 Mistakes Made At Work

Corporate Security

Top 5 Mistakes Made At Work

I can’t remember how many people have told me lately that since the end of the pandemic, they have been working from home full-time. However, that also means that the organization they work for assumes additional risk from cyberattacks. You see, once an employee is outside the confines of their organization’s network, it’s up to them to follow cybersecurity guidelines and policies set up by the company. Sadly, many people don’t realize the additional risk they add when working from home, the local library, or the pub around the corner. READ FULL STORY

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Video Icon How To Protect Yourself After A Data Breach
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
April 26, 2026

Data breaches seem to happen like clockwork. None of them are your fault, but the responsibility to protect yourself and your personal information rests square on your shoulders. It can seem like a daunting task, but there are some fundamental actions that can be taken right now that can make you a significantly safer from falling victim to a cyberattack. In this video, Jim Stickley will cover a wide range of types of data that can be exposed and how you can protect yourself. Credit Card, SSN, personal information, and other types of data are in the wild, so you need to be prepared. READ FULL STORY

Don’t Give Email Permissions To Bogus Upgrade App

Scams & Phishing

Don’t Give Email Permissions To Bogus Upgrade App

Email phishing campaigns involve a variety of hacker goals, most of which want you to install some type of malware on your device. Now there’s a new phishing campaign making the rounds that involves Microsoft Office 365 users and a bad actor with a fake app called “Upgrade.” The app asks for control over your email account and the authorizations and permissions that go with it. Recently, Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team sent a tweet warning this campaign is now targeting hundreds of organizations. READ FULL STORY
Your Apple ID Has Been Suspended—Or Has It?

Scams & Phishing

Your Apple ID Has Been Suspended—Or Has It?

In recent weeks, a new phishing scam emerged targeting Apple users, dubbed the "Apple ID suspended" scam. This latest scam employs a deceptive tactic to trick users into providing sensitive information, such as their valuable Apple login credentials and other personal details. For this one, it creates a sense of urgency and fear if the user doesn’t take action; a hallmark for these types of threats. Here’s how you can spot this scam for what it is and what you can do to prevent it from taking a bite out of you. READ FULL STORY
Top Email Scams Fooling Us These Days

Scams & Phishing

Top Email Scams Fooling Us These Days

Your inbox might look harmless, but cybersecurity experts say some of the most dangerous scams are hiding in plain sight. Despite awareness campaigns and sophisticated security tools, scammers are staying one step ahead, and they're using urgency, deception, and artificial intelligence to make their attacks nearly impossible to detect. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center's Internet Crime Report, 193,407 Americans reported falling victim to phishing and spoofing in 2024 and some of these scams are more effective than others. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
April 22, 2026

Last year in the U.S., nearly two-thirds of scam victims were seniors. Whether family, friend or neighbor, many of us know a senior citizen. But one thing many of us don’t know is how vulnerable they are to cybercrime. The FBI reports those aged 60+ are potential victims of a nearly $3.5 billion criminal scheme to defraud this at-risk group, and it’s only getting worse. The reasons behind the attacks are simple. It's about money and trust. READ FULL STORY

A Check on the Safety of P2P Apps

Mobile Security

A Check on the Safety of P2P Apps

There are so many payment apps out there; PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle, for instance and perhaps you’ve probably wondered: Are these apps actually safe? The short answer—yes, if you’re careful. While most P2P apps use encryption to protect your data, scammers are constantly looking for new ways to trick users into giving up their money. And because these apps are often linked directly to your bank account, one mistake can be very costly. But just knowing how to spot potential scams and fraud can help you use them safely. READ FULL STORY
Texting MFA Codes Isn’t Your Most Secure Option. Here Are Some Alternatives

Your Security

Texting MFA Codes Isn’t Your Most Secure Option. Here Are Some Alternatives

For the longest time, verifying our identity logging into an account involved getting texted an MFA (multi-factor authentication) code. At the time, it was usually considered safe to do. Well, not so much anymore. In fact, cybersecurity pros agree, although better than nothing, this option has almost as many security holes as a piece of Swiss cheese. Today there are more secure identity verification options to consider and should be used when you have the option to do so. READ FULL STORY
Email And Clickbait Lead To Facebook Trouble

Scams & Phishing

Email And Clickbait Lead To Facebook Trouble

In 2022, there were more than 333 billion email messages exchanged. That’s according to the website Statista. And of those, roughly 36% are spam. While most email products are fairly good at detecting and sorting out spam for us, many unwanted messages still make it past the filters and into our inboxes. Many of those lead to scams, downloaded malware, or cause some other type of digital harm. But the scams and malware don’t stop at email spam. READ FULL STORY
Not All Cookies Are Created Equal; Know When Not To Accept Them

Your Security

Not All Cookies Are Created Equal; Know When Not To Accept Them

It seems every webpage you land on these days has an “Accept Cookies” pop-up. After all, what’s the big deal about a few cookies, so we click “Accept” and move on. Well, turns out it’s a bigger deal to accept cookies than most users realize. Thinking twice before you accept them can help keep malicious and zombie cookies off your device, among other things. Who would ever think a few innocent cookies could be a bad thing, but unfortunately, many of them are. READ FULL STORY
Is Your Email Account Hacked? What You Need To Know

Your Security

Is Your Email Account Hacked? What You Need To Know

The reality is these days, stolen email addresses are a dime a dozen. Thanks to relentless data breaches, it’s safe to assume your email address is already in the wrong hands. Although it may not sound like much, it’s a goldmine for further crimes involving you. Considering what a hacker can do with your cracked email account, prevention is always the best medicine. Read on for a few tips to keep your email in your control and also how hackers can use your email against you. READ FULL STORY
A Two-Word Google Search Can Hand Your Device to Hackers

Your Security

A Two-Word Google Search Can Hand Your Device to Hackers

The latest cyber danger isn’t a mysterious bug or secret flaw hidden deep inside your Mac. It’s a simple Google search phrase that’s being used like bait to trap unwary people into a harmful trick. When millions of Apple users search for two particular words — the phrase many people casually type when they want tools to “clean up” their Mac — they can be steered toward fake Apple support pages that look real but are built to deceive. Anyone with a Mac who searches online for maintenance tools outside of the official Apple App Store or trusted software sources is at risk. READ FULL STORY
FTC Warns of Travel Plans Text Trap

Your Security

FTC Warns of Travel Plans Text Trap

Travelers beware! A new FTC warning highlights sophisticated scam texts claiming you must enter extra payment details to keep your flight hotel or rental car reservation. The messages look real and create urgency, but clicking the link could hand scammers your financial information. According to the FTC, the goal is simple: Panic first, payment second. Scammers know travelers are on tight schedules and more likely to act quickly if they fear losing a reservation. Learn how to spot and stop the travel text trap. READ FULL STORY




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