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7 Examples of Social Media Scams You Should Avoid at All Costs

Fri, 04/05/2024
Image Social media platforms have become non-negotiables in our daily lives. We always find ourselves online at our favorite social media sites to connect with loved ones, share our thoughts, and discover interesting content. While social media has become central to our routines, its vast reach and anonymity provide certain risks...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Social Media Scams
Data Security
How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps
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How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps

Fri, 03/29/2024
Image On May 7th of every year, organizations worldwide remind their end users of the importance of a strong password. But with remote workforces becoming the new normal and a sharp increase in the digital information exchanged daily, strong password best practices must be top-of-mind year-round. Despite the increased public...
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Are Password Managers Safe to Use?

Mon, 03/18/2024
Image Passwords have become a cornerstone of the Internet. These strings of letters and numbers allow us to validate access to various communities, online tools, healthcare, banking, and more. As more and more information is stored behind passwords, efforts to steal and crack them have vastly increased.  These new cyber threats led...
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Data Security
Password Security
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5 Examples of Strong Passwords That Will Secure Any Account
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5 Examples of Strong Passwords That Will Secure Any Account

Fri, 03/15/2024
Image Passwords, our digital keys, wield a quiet power today. They protect your personal and business information, making them prime targets for hackers. With this power comes responsibility and the ongoing struggle to keep our virtual lives secure. AI has also made accessing passwords easier for cyber criminals. Modern cyber...
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The 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament Results: Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 02/20/2024
The results of Fortra’s Gone Phishing Tournament are here, and they highlight the potential power and danger of phishing across the world. This global test uncovered that 1 in 10 individuals are susceptible to these attacks, which would have led to 90,000 compromised passwords if the campaign had been an actual cyber attack. This year’s tournament featured an updated email...
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Ensure Compliance With Quebec's Law 25

Your one-on-one demo includes a complete overview of the: User-friendly and intuitive security awareness platform High quality content and customizable options Targeted phishing simulation by risk profile and just-in-time training Integrated gamification for increasing user participation and motivation Critical metrics and KPIs provided in the reporting dashboards   ...
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Swipe Right on Cyber Security: Let’s Talk About Zodiac Signs

Mon, 02/12/2024
With Valentine’s Day upon us, our thoughts turn to love, compatibility, and cyber security. As Cupid strings his bow this Valentine’s Day, let’s explore how the stars might be influencing your approach to online security. Are you a Leo who roars against cyber threats, or a Pisces swimming through the sea of digital privacy? Remember, while the universe might hold many...
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The 7 Most Dangerous Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Fri, 02/02/2024
While industries like banking and software can be devastated by cyber attacks, no other field is impacted by hackers like healthcare. As an example, it’s hard to forget attacks like the ransomware that brought all 400 locations of Universal Health Services to a standstill for months in the United States. Healthcare facilities often can’t operate if they don’t have access to...
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Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance
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Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance

Fri, 01/26/2024
Online privacy and data protection have become pressing issues in recent years that many governments have decided to legislate. The Legault CAQ government has been behind many digital-related innovations, so it’s not surprising to see legislation like this. This law is a legislative update since existing laws inadequately address digital data. It should be noted that Law 25...
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How Security Leaders Can Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Sensitive Data
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How Security Leaders Can Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Sensitive Data

Thu, 01/25/2024
As cyber criminals discover new ways to harvest login credentials, usernames and passwords have become less effective at keeping malicious users at bay. Research shows there are over 15 billion stolen login credentials on the dark web, which criminals routinely use to steal sensitive information from modern organizations. With such a high volume of data breaches and...
Data Privacy
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The Evolution and Limitations of Multi-Factor Authentication

Mon, 01/22/2024
As careers, banking, and healthcare move online, the need for more secure authentication has become increasingly urgent. While passwords have been adopted as the most common form of authentication, they pose many problems in terms of cyber security. In recent years, especially since the rise of remote work in 2019, the adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) has steadily...
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11 Cyber Security Tips for the Holidays
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11 Cyber Security Tips for the Holidays

Thu, 12/07/2023
E-commerce growth is expected to grow by 9.4% by 2024; by 2027, it’s forecasted to hit a whopping $8 trillion for the first time. More people shopping online means more opportunities for cyber criminals to strike. In fact, there’s a growing trend of cyber scams taking place during the holiday shopping spree. As we all get busy with our holiday shopping and preparations,...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Password Security
Data Privacy on Social Media: How to Protect Your Information
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Data Privacy on Social Media: How to Protect Your Information

Fri, 12/01/2023
More than half of the world population (54%) spends an average of 2 hours and 21 minutes on social media daily. Users’ likes, opinions, geotags, photo uploads, and friend connections are considered personal data. What social media companies do with that information is vitally important. However, users often give those platforms enormous control over their data when they sign...
Social Media Scams
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The 5 Most Spoofed Brands in the World
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The 5 Most Spoofed Brands in the World

Fri, 11/10/2023
“On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”     Cartoon by Peter Steiner There’s a reason this cartoon gained popularity in 1993 and has now become an iconic representation of how the internet works. The internet provides a way for people to hide their real identities, which can unfortunately lead to dishonest activities. Nowadays, scammers take advantage of this to...
Cyber Threats
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Your Real-World Footprint Has a Digital Counterpart: Here’s What You Need to Know About Digital Footprints
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Your Real-World Footprint Has a Digital Counterpart: Here’s What You Need to Know About Digital Footprints

Mon, 09/11/2023
Detectives look for footprints and fingerprints because they’re instant proof of where someone’s been, what they touched, and where they’re headed. The concept holds online, too. Your digital footprint is a map of where you (and your devices) have been, what you do online, how you behave, and where you’re probably headed next in the cyber sphere. In this article, we explain...
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Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms
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Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms

Mon, 08/14/2023
Telecommunications companies (telecoms) have been prime targets for cyber attackers. They operate critical infrastructure passage, and vast amounts of customer data pass through their networks. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is aiming to strengthen data security with new regulations around data breach reporting by communications carriers. The agency...
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Do You Know What You're Getting Into? The Risks of Social Media for Your Business
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Do You Know What You're Getting Into? The Risks of Social Media for Your Business

Wed, 05/03/2023
Social media has completely redefined our lives. From how we communicate to the type of information we broadcast, people worldwide have used these platforms to make new friends, share information, start and promote businesses, and so much more. These platforms have become amazingly convenient and powerful to the point where they have become a centerpiece of most people’s lives...
Cyber Threats
Social Media Scams
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and How it Affects Your Business
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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and How it Affects Your Business

Thu, 03/23/2023
New regulations are already keeping IT professionals on their toes in 2023. One monumental change for California residents and businesses is the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The legislation came into force on January 1, 2023. Legislators drafted the new rules to empower consumers and close gaps in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPRA gives customers...
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Countering The 5 Most Common Social Media Phishing Scams
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Countering The 5 Most Common Social Media Phishing Scams

Thu, 03/16/2023
It’s upsetting when bad actors turn the good things in life against us. We use social media daily to celebrate, learn, keep in touch, fall in love, and buy things that satisfy our needs and wants. Unfortunately, hackers exploit that information to execute phishing attacks. Social media platforms did not only experience more attacks in 2022, but it’s also become the fastest...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Social Media Scams
7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them
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7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them

Fri, 05/20/2022
Spoofing refers to an attack where hackers use various ways to disguise their identity so that their victims think they are talking to their coworker, boss, or business. The methods used to achieve this are the typical phishing tropes such as fake websites, links, and social engineering. When spoofing is involved, it’s often more helpful to focus on detecting the facade rather...
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