Phishing
Posted January 8, 2020
Phishing is when an attacker attempts to fool you into clicking on a malicious link or opening an attachment in an email. Be suspicious...Profile Lara-Mendez Julian
Message and Smishing Attacks
Posted December 16, 2019
One of the most common ways cyber attackers attempt to trick or fool people is by scamming you in email attacks (often called phishing)...
Clues You Have Been Hacked
Posted December 12, 2019
Some of the most common indicators that you may have been hacked include the following: Your friends tell you that they have received odd...
Smart TVs – A FBI Warning
Posted December 9, 2019
The greater the deals are, the less secure your devices may be. Black Friday/Cyber Monday may offer you great deals, but at what price...
Never Share Your Passwords
Posted December 6, 2019
Never share your passwords with others, including your supervisor or coworkers. Your password is a secret; it only works if only you know it....
Virtual Private Networks
Posted December 4, 2019
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) create encrypted tunnels when you connect to the Internet. They are a fantastic way to protect your privacy and data,...
Secure Technology Cannot Stop All Attacks
Posted December 2, 2019
Technology alone cannot protect you. Bad guys are constantly developing new ways to get past firewalls, anti-virus and filters. You are the best defense...
Trust Your Instincts
Posted November 27, 2019
Ultimately, common sense is your best defense. If an email, phone call or online message seems very urgent, suspicious or too good to be...
Google Home and Alexa Spying and Stealing Information
Posted November 26, 2019
Security researchers at Germany’s Security Research Labs have revealed that an app can eavesdrop and continue listening through your Google Home and/or Alexa. Malicious...
Detecting Fraud
Posted November 22, 2019
Review your bank, credit card and financial statements regularly to identify unauthorized activity. This is one of the most effective ways to quickly detect...