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 […]
Global IT Outage Disrupts University of Virginia Hospital
Global IT Outage Disrupts University of Virginia Hospital On Friday, July 19, The University of Virginia Hospital faced disruptions due to a global IT outage. The global IT outage was caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity technology firm. The update led to widespread system failures, primarily affecting computers […]
Stay protected with Chromebook’s advanced cybersecurity measures
Stay protected with Chromebook’s advanced cybersecurity measures ChromeOS is known for its security features, setting it apart from other operating systems. However, Chromebooks are not completely immune to cyber threats like spyware, ransomware, and other malicious software. These threats can infiltrate your device through phishing scams, downloading harmful apps or extensions, or engaging in risky online […]
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard Venmo, the mobile payment application, offers a convenient way to transfer funds from your bank account to friends and businesses for services or goods. Venmo combines financial transactions with social media elements, creating a unique platform that requires advanced encryption and fraud detection technology […]
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 […]
Tips for Navigating a Cyber Attack
Tips for Navigating a Cyber Attack A strong cybersecurity defense has the potential to greatly reduce the impact of a cyberattack. Small businesses are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their limited resources compared to large corporations, making your business more vulnerable to attacks. On average, data breaches can cost small businesses up […]
Important information regarding recent Dell, Dropbox, & QuickBooks Cybercrimes
Recent Dell, Dropbox, & QuickBooks Cybercrimes In recent weeks, there have been two significant security breaches affecting Dell & Dropbox users. Dell reported a data breach involving 49 million customer records, while QuickBooks users are facing phishing and scamming attempts. It’s important to be cautious. Dell Security […]
Recent AT&T Breach
Recent AT&T Breach The recent data breach that occurred on the dark web has potentially affected you, as well as 7.6 million other current customers and 65.4 million former customers of AT&T. This breach took place on March 17, 2024. AT&T wants its customers to know while your […]