How to Spot a Phishing Email and What to Do If You Receive One
How to Spot a Phishing Email and What to Do If You Receive One Phishing emails are a frequent method that cybercriminals use to gather your personal information. These emails look like they come from trusted sources, which makes them hard to recognize. Recognizing a Phishing EmailSuspicious Sender Address: Phishing emails often come from addresses that look […]
How Social Engineering Outsmarts Even the Savviest Minds
How Social Engineering Outsmarts Even the Savviest Minds Social engineering is the art of deception aimed at tricking you into granting unauthorized access to systems, networks, or confidential information. It frequently relies on personal interactions, convincing you to overlook established security measures. Common Social Engineering Techniques Phishing: This is a popular […]
If you’re an AT&T customer, here’s what you need to know about the recent data breach
If you’re an AT&T customer, here’s what you need to know about the recent data breach If you get your cell service through AT&T, your data could be at risk because of a recent data breach with AT&T. The telecommunications company disclosed that customer information was illegally downloaded. The stolen data includes call and text records […]
Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat
Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat If you are a Microsoft user, you may be one of the 500 million Outlook users who may be at risk due to a significant zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting most Microsoft Outlook applications. This vulnerability, now patched by Microsoft, did […]
Business Email Compromise Warning!
Business Email Compromise Warning! In the last few weeks, we’ve noticed a significant increase in hacked email accounts, in what the IT industry calls a “Business Email Compromise.” In its most common form, the attacker will find a way to hack into your email account, will read and snoop on all your correspondence, and then use […]
Meta AI: Your Intelligent Companion
Meta AI: Your Intelligent Companion Meta AI is an advanced artificial intelligence created to improve your social interactions, offer precise information, and familiarize itself with your specific interests. It possesses the ability to comprehend and generate language similar to humans, enabling more effective communication with you. Serving as your personal AI assistant, Meta AI has the […]
Stolen data from Advance Auto Parts available for purchase following security breach
Stolen data from Advance Auto Parts available for purchase following security breach The leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts has become a target of a cyber-attack, resulting in the compromise of their cloud storage environment. The threat actor, known as Sp1d3r, is currently offering a significant amount of data, totaling 3TB, which was obtained by breaching […]
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats It’s estimated that there are nearly 3,809,448 cyberattacks daily, with the projected cost of global cybercrime reaching 10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. Forty-three percent of all cyberattacks target small businesses due to a lack of investment in cybersecurity measures, with human error being a major cause. This creates opportunities […]
Protecting your Small Business with Cybersecurity
Protecting Your Small Business with Cybersecurity A cyberattack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to your computer or network with the intent to cause damage. Cyberattacks allow hackers to steal your data leading to major disturbances, monetary setbacks, or even the shutdown of your business. The average expense of a data breach […]
Your Home Network Hacked: Not If, But When
According to Comcast’s recent Xfinity Cyber Health Report, which provided home network security risk details as well as an overview of consumer perception with regard to cyber-attacks, we see that regardless of the level of connectivity within a home, the risk is there. These risks are present from a combination of misinformation and lack of awareness, topped off with a sense of false confidence from consumers. With 96% of the consumers surveyed being unable to answer six basic cybersecurity questions, and 85% saying that they were confident in their precautionary actions, we wouldn’t expect 64% to admit that they share passwords with friends and family. The numbers don’t add up to any type of solid cybersecurity plan.