Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal your personal information and money. One common tactic they use is called pretexting. Pretexting is when a cybercriminal impersonates a real person and asks you for help with
Fiber optics are a revolutionary technology changing how we communicate and transmit data. Here are a few interesting facts about fiber: Small but strong: Fiber optic cables are incredibly strong and durable, despite their small size. They have
Summer is here, and with it comes warmer weather, travel plans, and more time spent using our electronic devices. But with the heat and humidity of summer, it's important to take extra precautions to keep your devices
Summer is a time for travel, but it's also a time for cybercriminals to be on the prowl. If you want to keep your devices safe while you're on the go, follow these five tips: Install updates
Getting to Know IP Ratings. IP (ingress protection) ratings are a way to measure how well a device is protected from water and dust. They are two-digit codes usually found in a product's specifications. The first digit
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a data spotlight outlining the most common text message scams. Phony bank fraud prevention alerts were the most common type of text scam last year. Read the full report
Vendor email compromise (VEC) attacks are a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted vendor to defraud an organization. These attacks are becoming increasingly common, as they are more difficult to detect than
The results of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report are in! Highlights from the comprehensive report: In North America, ransomware continues to threaten organizations of all sizes and industries. Given the success of ransomware over the
It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, so you know what that means: phishing trips! Recently, statistics from Check Point Research showed an increase in vacation-themed website domains. Of the domains found, an estimated one in every 83
Many internet service providers (ISPs) charge people for faster speeds than what their connection can actually provide. This is because the type of cable they use, such as coax, can only handle up to a certain speed
