Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication
We all know that passwords alone just don’t cut it anymore. Between data breaches, phishing attacks, and password reuse, relying...
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MFA Push Bombing Can Wear You Down
Cybercriminals are getting smarter about bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and one of their favorite tricks is...
Click the Box to Prove You're Human to Hackers
We've all done it countless times. It's so routine that we don't think about it much. Click the "I'm not a robot" box, solve a...
The Quick and Dirty on QR Codes
QR codes, those little square mazes, are everywhere nowadays. From accessing restaurant menus to entering sweepstakes and...
The 10 Most Common 4-Digit PINs: Is Yours One of Them?
By now, it’s common knowledge that anything to do with your online security that’s easy-to-guess presents personal security...
Online Banking Risks – How Financial Institutions And Customers Partner For Better Security
The financial services sector has gone through significant changes since horse-drawn wagons delivered money to banks. Long after...
Verification CAPTCHA Spreads Malware to Windows Users
That familiar CAPTCHA challenge we’re asked to do proving we’re not robots is getting some Windows users in trouble. Hackers are...
Quick Social Engineering Refresher
Let's dive into the world of social engineering and its impact on our lives, shall we? Brace yourself for a friendly reminder...
Is a Criminal Adding Your Card to a Mobile Wallet?
Mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay offer a convenient and generally secure way to make purchases. Unfortunately...
Who Just Signed Into My Account
We’ve all gotten them. A text with a random code we are supposed to enter somewhere to log in to something. And it’s likely...
While Charity Scams Never Take a Day Off, Giving Tuesday Brings Out the Grinches
The spirit of giving doesn’t depend on the season. However, when Giving Tuesday comes around every year, scammers are quick to...
MyChart Has an Epic New Problem: Scammers Want Your Medical Information
If you use MyChart to check lab results, schedule appointments, message your doctor, or pay a medical bill, there's a new scam...