by Stephen Gross | Nov 3, 2023 | E-mail, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
I checked my email over the weekend, and amid the usual promotional messages, reader letters, PR content, and obvious phishing attempts in my inbox, there were a few emails related to my YouTube account. Recently, Google warned that hackers were sending phishing...
by Stephen Gross | Oct 25, 2023 | Passwords, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
Here are 4 ways to shield yourself from cybersecurity threats. 1. Use multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication is when you log into your online bank or other important accounts where, in addition to your password, they require another form of...
by Stephen Gross | Oct 12, 2023 | Passwords, Security
October 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This National Cybersecurity Alliance-coordinated event is an excellent time to remind colleagues, friends, and family about the important of protecting yourself online. In this article we will...
by Stephen Gross | Oct 4, 2023 | Personal Information, Security
The usernames and passwords of billions of users have been exposed online after the digital risk protection company DarkBeam left an online database unprotected. As reported by Cybernews, the CEO of the cybersecurity firm Security Discovery, Bob Diachenko first...
by Stephen Gross | Sep 20, 2023 | Security
Google announced today that it is bringing additional security to the Google Chrome standard Safe Browsing feature by enabling real-time phishing protection for all users. Since 2007, Google Chrome has utilized the Safe Browsing security feature to protect users from...
by Stephen Gross | Sep 20, 2023 | Security
If you’re an IT pro or a serious PC hobbyist, computers are as logical as Mr. Spock. If you’re a human being without a technical background, the average Windows error message might as well be written in Klingon. For that latter audience, computer security...