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 […]
WordPress: Content Management or Major Security Vulnerability?
Enjoying the Benefits and Preventing the Threats From One of The World’s Most Popular Open-Source Web Platforms Now powering over 27% of the world’s websites serving over 400 million users monthly¹, WordPress has certainly established itself as one of the web’s top applications. One of the reasons is that, as an “open-source” software platform, it […]
The Importance of Strong and Unique Passwords.
Passwords Are Your First Defense In Internet Security In today’s world we all have dozens of usernames and passwords for countless online accounts. From email and social media to online shopping and banking, it seems like every website we get on wants us to “log-in.” So what do we do? We have the same password […]
Google Likes Security A Lot
Internet security is of utmost importance these days. With high-profile security breaches occurring at companies such as Target, eBay, Neiman Marcus, Michaels and others, Consumers are more and more concerned about the security of the sensitive information they provide to retailers and other companies, trusting that companies’ websites will not be hacked and their information […]
Celebrity Photo Leak: How To Protect Yourself
As more news breaks about the leaking of nude photos of celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and others, this has caused anyone who uses their smartphones and tablets to take photos and store other sensitive information to question the security of Apples iCloud and Google Drive. We hope that the perpetrators that have broken […]
Tips For Safe Online Shopping This Holiday Season
Cyber deals are everywhere! Use these tips for safe online shopping this holiday season! 1. Avoid Phishing No, phishing has nothing to do with your favorite jam band. Phishing occurs when fraudsters create a fake site, send out a link, and victims type in their personal information which is then sent to the fraudsters. Ensure […]
Baltimore Beware: Email Phishing On The Rise.
Objects in Email Not Always What They Appear Have you received an email from a ‘reputable source’, such as your bank, credit card company, or Paypal account, that notifies you of a password reset or the completion of a successful transaction that you know you didn’t make? Chances are, you’re the target of Phishing – […]
New Google Security Measures Protect Your Account
Dosey-Doe and the Google 2-Step The next time you log in to your Google Account, you’ll likely be prompted to setup your 2-Step Verification Code. According to Google, “2-step verification drastically reduces the chances of having the personal information in your Google account stolen by someone else. Why? Because hackers would have to not only […]
Hackers, Clouds, and Online Security…Oh My!
Is your online “life” safe? A recent article at ABCNews.com paints a painful picture of security vunerabilities and loopholes that exist at places you’d least expect: Apple and Amazon. In a bizarre turn of events, hackers are using antiquated technology (aka the ‘telephone’) to commit identity fraud and gain access to users’ account information. According to […]
