October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In keeping with this theme, let’s talk about the upcoming holidays and some ways to avoid holiday scams. 1. Be careful about what you click on. Phishing scams are one of the most common types of holiday scams, and they can be very convincing. Phishing emails and text messages […]
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Small Business Lessons from the Casino Cyber Incidents
It came to light this past week that both Caesars and MGM suffered cybersecurity incidents (https://bit.ly/3EJ8kho). While we don’t yet know the full details of either incident, there are still lessons we can take away from the information we do have. Let’s take a look. Preliminary information in the MGM case leans towards social engineering […]
Why Should You Protect Your Business with Cybersecurity Insurance?
The threat landscape for small businesses is rapidly evolving, with cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated. As a small business owner, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your company from these potential threats. Cybersecurity insurance, also known as cyber liability insurance or cyber insurance, can be valuable for small businesses with 10-50 employees […]
3 Essentials for Secure and Balanced Remote Work on Vacation
Working remotely while on vacation is common in today’s world, but requires some extra precautions. If you’re someone who works remotely while traveling or on vacation, it’s essential to take the necessary steps to protect your data and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here are three tips to help you do just that. Firstly, it’s […]
Ransomware, Macs, and LockBit: A Common Misconception
There is a common misconception that Macs don’t get malware. While Macs are generally considered to be more secure than Windows PCs, they are not immune to malware. Like any operating system, Macs can be vulnerable to security flaws and can be compromised by malware if they are not properly protected. As the popularity of […]
April Fool’s Phishing (how to avoid getting pranked)
April Fool’s is fast approaching (where has this year gone?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return […]
Tax Time Scams and How To Avoid Them
As we head into tax season, we’ll see an influx of tax-related scams. Here is some information on what to keep an eye out for as well as some resources from the IRS regarding tax-related scams. Phishing email is still the biggest attack avenue, as it is cheap and easy. Use the SLAM (Sender, Links, […]
You Should Implement Security Awareness Training Now
Security awareness training, when provided on a weekly or monthly recurring basis, helps users understand different threats they might be exposed to during their personal and work lives. The training typically focuses on the digital realm, though it might include scams that operate via face-to-face or postal service methods. The goal of the training is […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In keeping with this theme, let’s talk about the upcoming holidays and some common scams to keep an eye out for. One of the more popular scams during the holidays is to play on the search for the year’s “hottest” toy. Every year there is at least one toy […]
Uber was hacked again; why does it matter to me?
On Thursday September 15 Uber announced that they had been the victim of a hacker. Details are still unfolding, but initial reports suggest the hacker had complete access to almost all of Uber’s internal systems (https://www.wired.com/story/uber-hack-mfa-phishing/). This kind of announcement has, unfortunately, become quite common. Let’s look at how this happened (with what we know […]