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Microsoft Is Retiring SMS Authentication. Here’s What It Means for You.
If you use Microsoft services at work, you may soon notice a change when you sign in.
Microsoft has announced that it is retiring its built-in SMS (more commonly known as text messages) and voice call authentication methods for Microsoft Entra ID, its identity and access management platform used by organizations around the world.
Instead, Microsoft is encouraging its users to switch to passkeys and other phishing-resistant sign-in methods.
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Jul 313 min read
Why You Should Scroll Past the First Result on Google
Summary: Scammers buy ads on Google and other search engines using the names of trusted brands and software, so their fake site shows up at the very top, above the real one. Click it, and you can land on a fake page that steals your login or installs malware. You can avoid nearly all of it by skipping the sponsored results and going to the real website yourself.
When you search Google for a program to download or a website to log into, the first thing you see is usually an
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Jul 294 min read
Could Your Phone Be Part of a Botnet?
When people think about cybercrime, they often picture hackers breaking into computers or stealing passwords. What many people do not realize is that hackers also like to steal something else: Your handheld devices.
Now, bad actors don’t always want the phone itself but rather its processing power and internet connection.
If malware infects your phone, tablet, or computer, attackers can secretly add it to something called a botnet.
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Jul 73 min read
Avoid Common Security Pitfalls in Remote Work
Remote work has changed the way millions of people do their jobs.
Instead of working behind the security of an office network, employees now connect from homes, coffee shops, hotels, and airports. That flexibility has made work more convenient, but it has also created new opportunities for cybercriminals.
The good news is that staying secure while working remotely does not require advanced technical knowledge. A few smart habits can go a long way toward protecting both your
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Jul 33 min read
The Role of Employee Training in Preventing Cyber Threats
Security Awareness Training…It’s more than a frustrating checkbox that you have to complete every year.
Did you know that learning about modern cyber threats and cyber protections can help protect your private data? In fact, employee training reduces your risk of a digital attack by up to 70%!
So, how exactly does learning about the modern threat landscape keep your private
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Jun 163 min read
Met Your Valentine Online? Have a Cyber-Safe Date!
Introduction Have you ever downloaded a dating app? Slid into someone’s DMs on social media? Made a dating profile on a website like eHarmony? Romance schemes affect over 70,000 people every year, with billions lost globally! So if you’re talking to someone online or plan to, remember not to let your heart lower your guard. When it comes to online dating, cybersecurity is key. The Nature of Romance Scams From Tinder to Raya to Plenty of Fish, the Internet is awash in your c
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May 192 min read
Password Managers: Why Your Company Requires Them
Most people understand that strong passwords are important. The real challenge is remembering each and every one of them.
Between work systems, email accounts, cloud platforms, and everyday websites, the average person manages dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of logins. Without a system in place, people tend to fall back on the same habits: Simple passwords, reused passwords, or writing down their credentials.
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May 123 min read
What Cybersecurity Frameworks Actually Mean, Simplified
Cybersecurity frameworks sound complicated.
Terms like NIST, ISO, and CIS appear in all your workplace policies, training, and audits. Most people they feel technical, confusing, and easy to tune out.
In fact, these policies are much simpler — and more relevant to you — than they sound.
At their core, cybersecurity frameworks are just structured guidelines. They help organizations protect data, reduce risk, and stay compliant.
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May 113 min read
Everyday Cyber Traps You Might Be Overlooking
Most cyberattacks do not begin with sophisticated hacking tools. Most start with something simple, like leaving a USB drive in a parking lot, a QR code on a flyer, or a free phone charging station at an airport.
These everyday conveniences are increasingly used as delivery systems for cyberattacks. They rely on curiosity, urgency, or convenience rather than technical skill.
Understanding how these methods work is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your organiz
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May 83 min read
The Downsides of Smart Devices
Smart devices are everywhere. From voice assistants and smart TVs to connected printers, doorbells, and conference room displays, our homes and workplaces are filled with technology designed to make life easier. Many of us use these devices without thinking twice. They’re just part of the background of everyday life, now.
Unfortunately, convenience always comes with a catch. Often, it comes at the cost of your cybersecurity.
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Jan 92 min read
The Deepfake Dilemma: Can You Trust What You See Online?
When you hear “deepfake,” you might imagine fake celebrity pictures or convincing prank calls. Maybe you think about those AI tools that can “bring back” famous people as they would look today. However, deepfake technology has also infiltrated our workspaces and become a serious threat to our data privacy.
From finance departments to video meetings, threat actors use these convincing impressions of someone trustworthy or intimidating. By mimicking audio and video, these hack
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Nov 22, 20253 min read
How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping
Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that scammers often create fake shopping websites or send phishing emails to steal consumers’ money and personal information, especially during the holiday season.
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Nov 3, 20254 min read
Are Our Defenses Built to Protect or Reassure?
When you see a padlock icon on a website, or your company announces, “We’re fully compliant with XYZ standard,” it’s easy to feel safe. These signals are meant to reassure us that the other person takes security very seriously. How do you know, however, if those defenses are more about looking secure than actually blocking an attack?
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Oct 24, 20252 min read
When Tax Season Texts Turn Into Smishing Attacks
Tax season is stressful enough on its own. Now, some California residents face an extra headache: A wave of smartphone scams (also known as smishing campaigns) designed to trick hardworking taxpayers into handing over sensitive information.
Whether or not you’re in the red zone for this particular wave of attacks, smishing scams can affect anyone—especially during tense and confusing times like tax season.
What can you do to protect yourself from threats like this?
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Oct 10, 20252 min read
When “Opt Out” Doesn’t Mean Out: What Google’s $425M Lesson Means for You.
On the surface, this appears to be just another major tech company in legal trouble for violating the law. For the affected customers and everyone who chooses to “opt out” of similar circumstances, new questions and concerns arise.
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Oct 10, 20252 min read
Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth
Small businesses often struggle to effectively leverage technology. It can be a challenge to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where an IT roadmap can help. It serves as a digital compass for organizations, a strategic document that provides alignment between technology needs, initiatives, and business objectives
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Oct 7, 20253 min read
Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Data Collection & Surveys
Data has become the lifeblood of every organization, regardless of industry or sector. Today, a business’s ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is not just an advantage; it’s essential for survival. Data-driven decision-making enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes, identify new opportunities, and improve operational efficiency
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Oct 6, 20253 min read
How to Use AI for Business Productivity While Staying Cyber-Secure
Most organizations have come to realize that AI is not a sentient system looking to take over the world, but rather an invaluable tool. They have come to utilize it to improve their productivity and efficiency. AI solutions have been rapidly installed. Some are used to automate repetitive tasks and to provide enriched data analysis on a previously unrealized level. While this can certainly boost productivity, it is also troubling from a data security, privacy, and cyber threa
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Oct 6, 20253 min read
From Gaming to Productivity: How the Newest Black Friday Tech Gadgets Can Boost Your Business
Images of Black Friday no longer merely conjure up visions of bargain-hunting shoppers bullrushing storefronts to secure the best deals. Many organizations now view it as a strategic opportunity to minimize the cost of upgrading their technology infrastructure
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Oct 6, 20254 min read
Why Cybersecurity Matters to You
When most people hear the word cybersecurity, they might think that only IT staff have to worry about breaches, or only their boss has concerns about the productivity downturn.
The reality, though, is that cybersecurity isn’t just a tech issue. It’s a people issue, a legal issue, and even a cultural issue — and every employee plays a part in keeping sensitive company data safe.
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Sep 16, 20252 min read
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