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Who Crossed the Red Cross?
Introduction When you hear about the Red Cross, what first comes to mind? Is it donating blood and plasma? Is it disaster relief and...
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Nov 3, 20233 min read


Falling for Common Internet Scams?
Introduction The internet is a vast and ever-changing landscape, and with that comes both good and bad. One of the downsides of the...
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Oct 31, 20233 min read


Behind the Average Ransomware Attack
Introduction If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, then you’ve probably heard about the dangers of ransomware a lot. Hopefully,...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read


TypoSquatting: Your Guide to Understanding this Cyber-Threat
Introduction Typos are usually small mistakes you make when you’re writing on your phone or computer. “Fat fingers” are responsible for...
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Oct 6, 20233 min read


Hacking for Good? It’s Possible, Lucrative and Legal
Introduction Hacking isn’t always a malicious attempt to prey on your systems and data. Sometimes it can be used for good! No,...
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Oct 3, 20232 min read


When Bobcats Go Ballistic
Introduction If you were hoping for a peaceful autumn devoid of cyberattacks, then sit down for some bad news: An Iranian hacker group...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


MGM Shut Down By a Phone Call
Introduction Have you heard about the attack on MGM Resorts International? On September 11, 2023 the major casino and hotel operator was...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read


Application Whitelist Vs. Blacklist
Introduction There are all kinds of applications that you can, and might already have, installed on whatever device you’re reading this...
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Sep 5, 20232 min read


Geofencing: What Is It, and How Does It Factor into Data Privacy and Cybersecurity?
Introduction The World Wide Web allows us to connect to people all over the globe, but you can still put limits around real geographical...
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Aug 29, 20233 min read


Irish Police Hit By “Industrial Scale” Data Breach
Introduction Law enforcement in Northern Ireland recently woke up to an unfortunate message from their top police officer: More than 10K...
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Aug 22, 20232 min read


Mobile Device Management
Introduction Do you work remotely some or all of the time? Have you ever checked your work email while on vacation with your tablet?...
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Aug 15, 20232 min read


Beware of Spyware: What Is It and How Can You Stay Safe?
Introduction If you’ve ever seen a spy movie, you probably picture “spying” as a complex mission, usually involving bungee cords and...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read


What is Continuous Monitoring and Why Does it Matter?
Cybercrime doesn’t sleep, so neither can your security defenses. Have you heard of continuous monitoring before? It’s like having a...
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Aug 4, 20232 min read


Is Cybersecurity Strong Enough…in Space?
Introduction Have you ever wondered whether our space satellites are safe? No…not from alien attacks! Safe from cybercriminal threats....
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Aug 1, 20233 min read


Over 100K ChatGPT Accounts Compromised
Introduction Have you ever used ChatGPT? What about any similar artificial intelligence? AI has gotten extremely popular, but it’s not...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read


Tricks to Avoid Phishing Scams for Mobile Users
Introduction Have you taken Security Awareness Training or even passed simulated phishing campaigns at work? Hopefully, you’re a little...
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Jul 4, 20233 min read


Are Online File Converters Cyber-Safe?
Introduction Have you ever needed to turn a Word document into a PDF? What about reducing the size of a file without compromising its...
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Jun 30, 20232 min read


Smart Cars Keep Getting Outsmarted
Introduction Smart cars kicked off the years in the headlines, but not for a good reason: A vulnerability was discovered in 16 major...
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Jun 27, 20233 min read


3 Smart Ways to Hide Your Searches in Public
Introduction Our modern world is extremely digitized; because of that, we constantly use Internet-connected devices, even when we’re on...
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Jun 23, 20233 min read


Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Big Mistake
Introduction Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, commonly known as CFPB, is a government agency designed to protect consumers’...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read

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