Credential scam with a clever twist
Online hackers are always on the prowl for new victims. Sometimes they can be large-scale, like the Colonial Pipeline, but most often, scammers aim to prey on individuals and small- to medium-size businesses. Awareness is the best defense. KnowBe4.com is a world leader in security awareness training. They recently highlighted an emerging cybersecurity scam with […]
Think you’re too big to be hacked? Think again
No organization is too big to be hacked. It seems there are almost daily reports about large companies that have fallen victim to hackers. In most circumstances, the hackers will gain access to the account and set up rules and additional folders through the settings that will automatically forward emails containing financial data to an […]
Protect your family with one last password
Caring for an aging or ill family member or loved one is difficult work, but it can be even more challenging when needing to access their financial and medical information. With one last password, accessing critical information is much easier – and safer. As we all know, more and more of our daily business – both […]
It’s back: Ransomware continues to plague networks
A new ransomware attack has hit many targets in Europe and Russia, and could soon make its way to the United States. The attack is a customized version of the WannaCry virus that hit a few months ago where hundreds of thousands of users were locked down and the data held ransom until the victim […]
Too many passwords? Get one and be more secure
Technology continues to be a top-seller during the holidays and it’s likely that many purchased or received new computers or smart devices this season. These devices certainly make our lives easier, more productive – and less secure. Even as I was writing this column, I was reminding someone of the importance of keeping devices secure […]