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Cyber Threats are Real – Prepare Yourself

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Global Tensions Present Cyber Threats Across The Internet The White House has recently released a statement warning US citizens of the threat of ‘malicious cyber activity’ in response the the war in Ukraine. Many of the recommendations are consistent with SPARKS!’ messaging over the years: Protect your accounts with secure passwords and multi-factor authentication. We […]

What is SMiShing?

What Is SMiShing

If you’ve never heard of SMS phishing, or SMiShing, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t aware of how at risk they are of becoming a victim of the criminal activity, but it’s becoming increasingly prevalent in this day and age. What is SMiShing? A type of phishing, SMiShing occurs when someone is tricked into giving […]

The Importance of Data Privacy

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January 28th is Data Privacy Day! Data privacy is an issue that impacts just about everyone, whether you’re the CEO of a large company or simply someone who uses their phone and the internet like the average person. We all want to protect our data, but it’s easy to become a victim of the dark […]

Prevent Hacking and Frustration with a Password Manager

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Chances are you have more logins and accounts to keep track of than ever, and with that comes the inevitable irritation of not being able to remember a password you swore you’d remember. Or worse, you’re still using the same password you used in middle school, leaving yourself or your business vulnerable to getting hacked. […]

The Battle for User Privacy

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People are more cynical than ever about how their privacy is being protected when they’re online these days, and with good reason.   It’s impossible not to leave a digital footprint in 2019, and search engines can end up mining your data even when you use features like incognito browsing. Keeping your browsing history private has never […]

WordPress Requiring PHP Upgrade

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If your WordPress platform is used to manage and maintain your website, it may be time for a PHP upgrade. Don’t know what PHP is? You’ve come to the right place. PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular open source general-purpose scripting language that is easily embedded into HTML and used for web development. When a […]

Fighting Back Against Domain Hijacking

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Has your company gotten a letter in the mail recently informing you that your domain name is expiring and asking you to switch to the domain name service that they’re providing? If so, you’re likely the target of an attempted domain hijacking. This is serious business, so it’s important that you be able to successfully […]

Privacy Changes Coming to Facebook

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Are you one of the 1 in 4 Americans who have deleted the Facebook app from your phone? Are privacy concerns the reason you pulled the trigger? If so, the social media platform is taking steps to try and win you back. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to make the most popular social media […]

Email Safety Tips for Your Business

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Simply changing your passwords every six months or using unique passwords for each login isn’t enough. You need to go the extra mile to ensure email safety and that your data is protected. Any business owner will tell you that one of their primary concerns is email security, but not all of them are doing […]

5 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping

Tips For Safe Online Shopping

Protect your money and your identity when shopping online during the holidays. The holidays are here, which means it’s a stressful time for many. Between the family, the travel, and the gifts, there’s no shortage of things to worry about between now and the New Year. But there’s one potential threat to a happy holiday […]

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