People getting scammed is nothing new. In fact, phishing is still the common most type of cyber-attack. Most people have heard of the Nigerian Prince scam. However, with advances in technology, there have been advances in scammer’s technology and tactics as well. Many have taken a liking to the form … Read More
Why is it bad to reuse passwords on multiple sites?
When it comes to passwords, people like to use the same passwords for pretty much everything they need to login to. It's easy to remember and more convenient to do, but it's actually one of the worst things you can do for your security online. In 2018, a total of 2.7 billion passwords were … Read More
Why is phishing still the most common cyber-attack?
What is phishing? Phishing.org defines phishing as "A cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and … Read More
Office 365 Phishing Attacks On the Rise
Recently, we have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of phishing cyber-attacks aimed at Office 365 users. It's so bad that almost three quarters (71.4 percent) of corporate Office 365 users have at least one compromised account each month, according to a report by Skyhigh Networks. If you are … Read More
How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings
You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like the following pops up: You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is … Read More
Ransomware – What To Do If You Are Infected
Ransomware still remains one of the most notorious forms of malicious attacks out on the internet, and won’t be going away any time soon. It now takes very little effort for someone to make their own Ransomware variant, as evident by all the new strains popping up every day. With so many variations, … Read More
What are social media bots and how can I protect myself?
Chances are, if you have used any popular social media platforms recently, you have been exposed to social media bots. By definition, this is not necessarily a bad thing, since these bots are just accounts on social media which are run automatically by a computer program rather than a human. … Read More
What are the best ways to combat computer infections?
The best way to combat computer infections is to NEVER connect to the internet. Of course, this is not a desired or viable option for most people. But unfortunately, the internet is the most common way of receiving or transmitting infections. Luckily, a mix of the right software and knowledge can go … Read More
Social Engineering: How to keep your business safe
What is social engineering? Social engineering involves manipulating users to give confidential information to people who should not have access to it. Common targets include banking and credit card info, passwords, social media access & computer access. The reason they resort to social … Read More
Don’t Get Phished!
There has been a lot of local news and buzz lately about phishing activities and not the ones where you catch dinner! Emails, websites, and even telephone calls can be phishing expeditions by the less than trustworthy. We've all heard of folks hit by identity theft. And, yes, sometimes that comes … Read More