by Rebecca Carter | Oct 31, 2020 | How To, Internet, Scam, Security
Phishing is not a new concept, it’s been around since the dawn of email. For the most part, phishing attempts were fairly easy to spot because they were often unsolicited messages sent to you by total strangers. That was then and this is now. The new breed of phishers...
by Contextual Security | Oct 12, 2020 | Communication, Internet, Security, Software
This article first appeared on Contextual Security’s website and is reprinted here in partnership with them. If you are like me, by now you have experienced firsthand “death-by-virtual-meeting.” With the necessity of online conferencing for business life to...
by David Balaban | Oct 2, 2020 | Internet, Malware, Security
An entirely foolproof digital system has yet to be masterminded. Meanwhile, this is wishful thinking. Computers can be hacked, smartphones can be jailbroken, and IoT devices in a smart home are low-hanging fruit for remote attackers. Search engines are not perfect...
by Nightfall | Sep 11, 2020 | Data, Internet, Security
In cybersecurity and infosec, it’s common to assume that criminals are behind all data breaches and major security events. Bad actors are easy to blame for information leaks or account takeovers, because they’re the ones taking advantage of vulnerabilities in systems...
by Michael Deane | Aug 1, 2020 | Business, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketing, Website
Retail and eCommerce appear to be polar opposites. Retailers base their entire business model on the idea that consumers want to see, feel, and try out products in person before committing to a purchase. eCommerce outlets, on the other hand, rely on speed,...
by Ryan Pell | Jul 24, 2020 | Electronics, How To, Internet, Security
There is a misconception that smart devices are safe. However, many reports about hacker attacks on smart home devices have already proven that wrong. In 2019, one such incident happened in Wisconsin, where the hacker got access to a couple’s Google Nest camera and...
