Most people are aware of terms like phishing and malware, but do you know those are a part of a larger scheme called social engineering? This is not a new kind of fraud; in fact, it’s been used for many years to manipulate a wide range of people into giving up important data about themselves or workplace. A prime example of social engineering goes back to Greek mythology with the Trojan horse. They infiltrated the city of Troy with a “peace offering” filled Continue Reading
Dark Web: (noun) Part of the world wide web that is only accessible by utilizing special software, allowing users and websites to remain anonymous or untraceable. It exists on an encrypted network that uses masked IP addresses to maintain anonymity for users and site owners. If this is all new to you check out our earlier article; What is the Dark Web As you can see by the above definitions, the Dark Web can be a shady place where illegal Continue Reading
Here’s a quick test – what do these seemingly random alphanumerical groupings have in common? 123456 password 123456789 12345678 12345 111111 1234567 sunshine qwerty iloveyou That is a list of the top ten passwords used in 2018. Recognize any of these? If you don’t, you’re not necessarily in the clear, but your chance of becoming compromised or hacked is far less than someone who uses one of these passwords. If you do recognize these, you’re certainly testing your luck. These days, Continue Reading
What is the Dark Web and Why Should We Care? You’re happily humming along on the internet, thinking you’ve got a pretty good understanding. You can navigate your way around Google, Facebook, Amazon, and news sites. You’re actually only visiting four percent of the internet. There’s a whole world hiding beyond these safe surface-level sites, known as the Dark Web and it’s a much less hospitable place. What exactly is the Dark Web? The Dark Web is Continue Reading
Ugh! Must create a new password again! It can be difficult looking at things around you to create a password that is strong, and you can remember it. Here are 4 tips and tricks to help you create a more secure password system.
With schools being held online kids are spending more time online than ever. It is important that you educate your children about the dangers lurking online and how to practice safety while online. This will lead them to online practices that they will carry with them, helping keep them virtually safe. Here are 5 tips to help start your discussion about online safety with your children:
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies are considering work from home options to facilitate social-distancing and keep their workforce healthy. However, it’s not as simple as sending your employees home, firing up personal laptops and getting back to work. Here are seven things you need to have lined up in order to successfully deploy your remote workforce. Tips for Successfully Deploying Your Remote Workforce Secure Remote Access: Employees should not have open access to Continue Reading
Network Security Many people already know about the Facebook scandal of 2018. A feeling of betrayal and invasion lingers into 2019 as clients are demanding companies to do more to protect their information. As technology advances more personal and professional data is being stored on company networks. However, this data cannot be secured behind a locked filing cabinet in a locked office in a locked building with security, which leaves the question of how to Continue Reading
Cyber-attacks and Cyber Security Training Most people today know about scams such as a Nigerian prince needing someone to send them money. However, criminals have become clever at hiding their attempts to gain access to your personal and business’s information. In 2018 “Thirty-one percent of organizations have experienced cyber-attacks on operational technology infrastructure” (Cisco Cybersecurity Report). What does this mean to you? Well, Verizon’s 2017 report shows that “61 percent of breach victims in 2017 Continue Reading
