The Internet of Things – IoT – has changed the way that we connect to the rest of the online world. These devices can communicate with the internet to simplify tasks, like changing the temperature on your thermostat or playing a certain song. Many homes and businesses...
How Do We Know Security Keys Are Worthwhile? The value of security keys has been thoroughly examined by one of the most tech-obsessed, and industry-dominating, tech companies: Google. What they learned was this: Security keys are the #1 absolute, best form of...
According to data compiled by the FBI, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most damaging cyber crimes. All businesses rely on email to communicate, making almost any employee or client vulnerable to some level of compromise, which could be devastating...
By Mary Grlic “Spam” is defined as uninvited and insignificant virtual messages that have been sent to a mass number of recipients. If you have an email address or a cell phone, you’re no stranger to spam. You've definitely received some sort of spam text message(s)...
By Mary Grlic Cables and wires are the highway for your data and communication. A good wiring system allows for a high speed internet connection, organization, and optimal internet safety. With a well-designed and well-managed networking system, you can be sure that...
By Mary Grlic Protecting your financial information is important, especially when a lot of banking, investing, and transactions are done online. We often trust financial institutions when it comes to money – but how do we know our finances are truly safe? Having a...
By Mary Grlic Technology makes our life so much easier. From accessing our emails anywhere to finding the nearest gas station using our mobile phone, technology is an essential. However this convenience may come with a cost. There are a lot of risks associated with...
Following the spike of Covid-19, business operation through a remote and hybrid workspace has become more common. Before the pandemic, only about 6% of employees worked primarily from home. At the height of Covid-19 in May 2020, more than one third of employed people...
By Mary Grlic Wiping your hard drive disk (HDD) is the most effective way to ensure all your data, files, documents, and personal information are secure before putting your hard drive to rest. Deleting applications or files from your device will not be enough, as this...
By Mary Grlic Phishing and pharming are the two most common types of cyber crime, making up just about 33% of cyber crime attacks in the USA (2020). In 2021, over 50 financial institutions were victims of a pharming attack against customers in the United States,...
By Mary Grlic Ever thought about how old your router is? How do you know if a wireless router is bad? According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 73% of users never thought about upgrading or securing their router. Maybe it does not seem like a big deal, but in...
By Mary Grlic Email is a common communication mode used for business and personal interactions. A lot of us tend to send information over email, like finances, passwords, login credentials, health data, and bank account numbers for a number of reasons. It’s...