THE SAFE

Learn how to spot a scam Scammers often pretend to be someone they’re not. They may trick you into providing information to gain access to your account. Get to know the following scams to help keep your accounts safe and secure. Romance A scammer creates a fake profile to gain your trust and then asks Read More…

January 24 – 28 In 2022, National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) is excited to expand the Data Privacy Day campaign into Data Privacy Week, a full week-long initiative. Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of Data Protection Day in Europe. Data Protection Day commemorates the Jan. Read More…

Spoofing and Phishing Spoofing Spoofing is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL—often just by changing one letter, symbol, or number—to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source. For example, you might receive an email that looks like it’s from your boss, a company you’ve done business Read More…

I’ve written extensively on awareness and prevention to the point that certain topics become repetitive. However, I’ve not delved into the cost and ramifications that result from a data security breach. It is very difficult to quantify the true cost of a data breach; the numbers vary by industry, individuals, and regulations. Fortunately, The Ponemon Read More…

Before you proceed Stalkerware apps can track your browsing history, so if you suspect that stalkerware has been installed on your device DO NOT USE IT to research support services such as advocacy, shelter, court information or emergency services. Please note that anything you view may be revealed to the person monitoring you, including this Read More…

As classes come to an end, and the travel restrictions due to the pandemic start to ease, cybercriminals are increasing their efforts to target unsuspecting travelers. Thanks to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, I present to you the Top 5 Cyber Safety Tips for Travelers.  

Tax Season is Scam Season How many times do you receive a phone call from the “IRS” or the “Social Security Administration”? I get an average of 3 scam calls per day, I would get more scam calls if I hadn’t used my phone’s Robo-Call blocking features. Every year for the past decade or so, Read More…

Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day aims to inspire dialogue and empower individuals and companies to take action. About Data Privacy Day Data Privacy Day is a global effort — taking place annually on January Read More…

By Michael Waksman, Jetico Working remotely suits some people better than others – there are no long commutes, perhaps more flexible work schedules, and productivity has shown to rise. Despite some clear advantages to this new normal, there are also hazards to working remotely – specifically in the area of cybersecurity. Let’s take a look Read More…