Category: Security Tips

What is an “insider threat”? An insider threat is a security threat which comes from within the company or organization being targeted for an attack. It could be a present…

Over the past couple of decades, online dating has grown in popularity to become the widely-accepted norm. This shift in society’s way of meeting people leads us to be less…

The prevalence of phishing scams is at an all-time high. With you being the key to preventing a cyber attack within your organization, it is important to question the legitimacy…

Learning how to handle suspicious emails is essential to keep your organization safe from cybercriminals. If you don’t correctly handle a suspicious email, you could fall victim to a phishing…

Using free public WiFi at a coffee shop or an airport may be convenient, but it can also be dangerous. Most public places that offer free WiFi don’t use encryption…

Using your credit card at a gas station pump or drive-up ATM is quick and convenient. However, despite retailers following Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards to protect your information, cybercriminals…

Many organizations use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, or Zoom to stay connected. Unfortunately, these trusted communication tools can lead to a false sense of security. Just like…

Myth #1: Only people in high-power positions are targets of cybersecurity attacks. Executives and administrators are prime targets for cybercriminals, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only targets. Scammers attack…

In recent years, many people have applied for jobs online through recruitment websites or hiring emails. Unfortunately, cybercriminals will take advantage of this to create social engineering scams with fake…

How can you tell if an email is safe? Even if you catch red flags in an email, such as typos or poor grammar, an urgent demeanor, or even a…