Largest Password Leak Releases 10 Billion Passwords Cybernews has reported that the recent RockYou2024 password leak included one of the largest compilations of user data so far. Almost 10 billion user passwords were released on a popular hacking forum. This type of breach is particularly dangerous to individuals who reuse passwords on multiple accounts or […]
Prevent Hacking and Frustration with a Password Manager
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
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 […]
Fighting Back Against Domain Hijacking
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 […]
5 Tips for Safe Online Holiday 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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
