
Online Security for Kids
Background Our kids’ lives are online today more than ever, from socializing with friends and gaming, to online learning and education. So how can we help our kids make the

The Power of Password Managers
Are You Frustrated with Passwords? Like most people, you likely find creating, managing, and remembering all your different passwords a daunting task. It seems like every website has different password

Stop Those Phone Call Scams
The Story David was busy watching his favorite streaming series when he got a phone call from a number he did not recognize. The area code was the same as

Securing Your Financial Accounts
Overview Your financial accounts are a primary target for cyber-criminals. You have money, and they will do anything to steal it. By financial accounts, we mean not only your checking

Artificial Intelligence: What you need to know
AI: What is It and Why Should I Care? Artificial Intelligence (AI) describes systems programmed to think and respond like humans. In fact, we asked the AI solution ChatGPT that

Scareware: A Story
Warning! Your computer is infected with Black Basta ransomware. Call this phone number right away to fix your computer! – If you saw this warning pop-up on your computer, would you call

Digital Spring Cleaning in 7 Simple Steps
Overview We often hear of the term “spring cleaning,” the time of year when we go through our belongings and organize our house and lives in preparation for the upcoming summer. This

Do I Need Security Software?
Overview When you bought a new computer years ago, you often had to install additional security software on your computer to help ensure it was secure against cyber attackers. However,

Biometrics – Making Security Simple
Overview Do you hate passwords? Are you tired of constantly logging into new websites or can’t remember all of your complex passwords? Frustrated by having to generate new passwords for new

Browsers
Overview Browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox are one of the most common ways people interact with the Internet. We use them for reading

Got Backups?
Overview If you use a computer or mobile device long enough, sooner or later something will go wrong. You may accidentally delete the wrong files, have a hardware failure, or

Charity & Disaster Scams
Cyber criminals know that one of the best ways to rush people into making a mistake is by creating a heightened sense of urgency. And one of the easiest ways

Phishing Attacks Are Getting Trickier
Phishing attacks have become the most common method cyber attackers use to target people at work and at home. Phishing attacks have traditionally been emails sent by cyber attackers to

Securely Gaming Online
What makes online gaming so fun is that you can play and interact with others from anywhere in the world, often you don’t even know the people you are playing

The Power of Updating
Overview You may not realize it but cyber attackers are constantly looking for and finding new vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the software people use every day. This software may run

Top Three Social Media Scams
Overview While social media is a fantastic way to communicate, share, and have fun with others, it is also a low-cost way for cyber criminals to trick and take advantage

Learn a New Survival Skill: Spotting Deepfakes
What Are Deepfakes? The word “deepfake” is a combination of “deep learning” and “fake.” Deepfakes are falsified pictures, videos, or audio recordings. Sometimes the people in them are computer-generated, fake

Anyone Can Start a Career in Cybersecurity
Overview We read about cybersecurity in the news almost every day as organizations and governments around the world continue to get hit with ransomware, scams, and cyber attacks. There is

Spot and Stop Messaging Attacks
What are messaging attacks? Smishing (a portmanteau word combining SMS and phishing) are attacks that occur when cyber attackers use SMS, texting, or similar messaging technologies to trick you into

Top Cybersecurity Tips For Vacations
Overview As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will be traveling. If you are among the many, here are some tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe.

Shopping Online Securely
Overview The holiday season is nearing. Soon millions of people will be looking to buy the perfect gifts, and many of us will shop online. Unfortunately, cyber criminals will be

Avoid The Most Common Email Mistakes
Overview Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, quite often we can be our own worst enemy when using

One Simple Step to Securing Your Accounts
Overview Does it seem like cyber criminals have a magic wand for getting into your email or bank accounts and there’s nothing you can do to stop them? Wouldn’t it

Securely Using the Cloud
Overview You may have heard of a concept called “the cloud.” This means using a service provider on the internet to store and manage your data. Examples include creating documents

Securing Your Mobile Devices
Overview Mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play games, and perform a myriad of other activities. Since these