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Category: Security Tips

Securing Your Mobile World
Cybersecurity Tips In a world where cybercriminals are constantly on the prowl, safeguarding your personal and work mobile devices has never been more critical. Citynet is committed to empowering people…

Prevent Insider Threats
What is an “insider threat”? An insider threat is a security threat which comes from within the company or organization being targeted for an attack. It could be a present…

Online Dating Scams
Over the past couple of decades, online dating has grown in popularity to become the widely-accepted norm. This shift in society’s way of meeting people leads us to be less…

Social Engineering Red Flags #3: Date/Subject Line
The prevalence of phishing scams is at an all-time high. With you being the key to preventing a cyber attack within your organization, it is important to question the legitimacy…

How to Handle Suspicious Emails
Learning how to handle suspicious emails is essential to keep your organization safe from cybercriminals. If you don’t correctly handle a suspicious email, you could fall victim to a phishing…

Protect Your Computer While Using Public WiFi
Using free public WiFi at a coffee shop or an airport may be convenient, but it can also be dangerous. Most public places that offer free WiFi don’t use encryption…

Protect Yourself Against Card Skimmers
Using your credit card at a gas station pump or drive-up ATM is quick and convenient. However, despite retailers following Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards to protect your information, cybercriminals…

Don’t Be Fooled by Workspace Tools
Many organizations use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, or Zoom to stay connected. Unfortunately, these trusted communication tools can lead to a false sense of security. Just like…

Cybersecurity Myths, Busted!
Myth #1: Only people in high-power positions are targets of cybersecurity attacks. Executives and administrators are prime targets for cybercriminals, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only targets. Scammers attack…