Getting ready for a vacation? If you plan to use a popular vacation rental website or application (app), such as AirBnB, HomeAway, or VRBO to find your next getaway, beware.…
Year: 2022
Cryptocurrency Wallet Scams
Cryptocurrency exchanges are platforms that allow you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. When you buy cryptocurrency, it’s stored in a digital wallet. Most cryptocurrency exchanges require that…
Top Holiday Scams to Look Out For in 2022
Be on the lookout for all incoming communications, such as text messages, voice messages, and emails, as this is where you will find most scams. The top scams to watch…
The Role of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in Cyberattacks
You probably use your favorite search engine, such as Google or Bing, to find more information about topics that interest you. Have you ever stopped to think about how the…
Twitter Blue Scams
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently purchased the social media platform Twitter. Since this purchase, Twitter started allowing users to pay for a monthly subscription called “Twitter Blue.” Twitter…
Who Is the True Target of Business Email Compromise (BEC)?
What is BEC? In a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack, cybercriminals impersonate business professionals to trick victims into sharing information about their organization. This attack is an advanced form of…
Student Loan Relief Scams
The U.S. Government recently announced its plan to give citizens up to $20,000 of student loan relief. This plan requires that citizens submit an application to determine if they qualify…
Keeping Your Passwords Squeaky Clean
Did you know that the average person uses the same three to seven passwords to log in to over 170 online accounts? In addition to being reused, these passwords are…
What’s the Deal With Data Breaches? What Do They Mean for Me?
Data breaches are becoming more and more common these days. You hear about them in the news all the time. So you might be wondering: what exactly is a data…
What is a SIEM?
If you’re not a cybersecurity expert, you may wonder, “What is a SIEM anyway?” SIEM is an acronym for Security Information and Event Management. But what does that mean exactly?…
