The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a data spotlight outlining the most common text message scams. Phony bank fraud prevention alerts were the most common type of text…
Month: June 2023
Power Cycling Your Router
It is important to have a good grasp of how your router works, as it can impact your wireless connectivity. If you are experiencing problems with your internet connection, one…
Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) Attacks: What You Need to Know
Vendor email compromise (VEC) attacks are a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted vendor to defraud an organization. These attacks are becoming increasingly common, as…
Phishing Tactics: 2023 Trends
The results of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report are in! Highlights from the comprehensive report: In North America, ransomware continues to threaten organizations of all sizes and industries.…
Summer Phishing Trips
It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, so you know what that means: phishing trips! Recently, statistics from Check Point Research showed an increase in vacation-themed website domains. Of the domains…
Be Prepared for Storms!
Storms are bound to knock out power and the internet from time to time. Lightning strikes and power surges can easily damage your technology. Overnight storms can be especially damaging…
Citynet Fiber Internet: True Performance
Many internet service providers (ISPs) charge people for faster speeds than what their connection can actually provide. This is because the type of cable they use, such as coax, can…
How to Protect Yourself from Malicious Apps
Recently, malware researchers discovered a trojan app on the Google Play Store. Trojans are apps or software that appear legitimate but are actually malicious. Thousands of users downloaded this app…
