by Stephen Gross | Apr 3, 2024 | Passwords, Security
Each one of our favorite Android phones comes with Google’s password manager built in. It offers a convenient and safe way to store your credentials and is much better than relying on your memory to manually enter the single password you use everywhere. While it...
by Stephen Gross | Mar 19, 2024 | Passwords, Security
For years, security professionals recommended that consumers change their passwords every few months. The thinking was that doing so would limit the potential damage if one of those passwords were to be compromised. Cybercriminals would have a limited amount of time...
by Stephen Gross | Nov 29, 2023 | Passwords, Security
For the last ten years, Techlicious has been reporting on the worst password choices, and unfortunately, not much has changed. Have you used “password,” “admin,” or “12345” for any of your accounts? You’re not alone. In 2023, the simplicity of “123456”...
by Stephen Gross | Nov 15, 2023 | Passwords, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
What Can You Do to Avoid Getting Hacked? Step 1: Use Mobile-Based Payment Systems One easy way to be safer is to use mobile-based payment systems instead of credit and debit cards when you can. Apple Pay and Google Pay are more secure than physical cards, and you can...
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...
