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...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 21, 2023 | E-mail, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
Don’t underestimate spam emails. Cybercriminals are getting more creative with how they hide phishing attempts in messages nowadays. Phishing is simply a social engineering attack which involves sending fraudulent messages purporting to be from a legit source. Even...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 21, 2023 | E-mail, Educational Resources, Security
It may seem odd at first, but an email account is a goldmine for scammers. A hacker can do more than get their hands on your coveted chicken casserole recipe; they can cause damage to your identity and finances. So, why do scammers want your email address? What can a...
by Michele Gross | Jul 26, 2023 | Passwords, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
Scammers are targeting users of cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, with phishing attacks. And the mode of attack was malicious ads. Users have reported that they have seen fake advertisements for Bitwarden on Google, the links in the ads were however...
by Michele Gross | Jul 26, 2023 | Passwords, Security, Uncategorized
You don’t need to update your passwords frequently to be secure online, but in a few specific instances, you should change your passwords immediately. Perform a Personal Password Audit You can’t always prevent hackers from accessing your credentials via...
