by Stephen Gross | Sep 20, 2023 | Security
What are the risks/drawbacks of logging in with Google? Third-party apps and services are built by external developers and are not owned or operated by Google. So, when you connect them to your Google account, you are granting these apps or services access to use your...
by Stephen Gross | Sep 2, 2023 | Security, Social Media
Your social media posts are a treasure trove of valuable information. Your public contact list alone can help a criminal: The list of names connected to your public social media accounts is enough for a scammer to impersonate a family member or a friend with a spear...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 31, 2023 | Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
Blagging may sound like some complicated hacking technique, but it’s much simpler than that. But while not as “high-tech” as other cyber crimes, blagging can still do serious damage if companies aren’t prepared. So what is blagging and how does...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 29, 2023 | AI, Security
As the public adjusts to trusting artificial intelligence, there also brews a perfect environment for hackers to trap internet users into downloading malware. The latest target is the Google Bard chatbot, which is being used as a decoy for those online to unknowingly...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 22, 2023 | Educational Resources, Passwords, Security
While passwords form the most basic level of IT security, this short collection of characters remains the frontline of data protection should your data fall into the wrong hands. However, as more companies introduce username and login details, in order to secure their...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 21, 2023 | Dark Web Monitoring, Educational Resources, Security
Many of us are familiar with the term “dark web,” but what exactly does it encompass, and what implications could it have for your workplace? The dark web refers to the encrypted and hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search...
