How much information is too much information to share when experiencing a public safety emergency? When communicating with a call center, it can be easy to forget critical information in the heat of the moment. But what if you could proactively share that information with operators in advance of emergencies?…
Whether you’ve heard of Emotet or not, this malware requires your attention. During COVID-19, new life was breathed back into once-forgotten cyberattacks, and the Night King has returned from the dead, more dangerous than ever. Far removed from its humble origins in 2014 as a banking Trojan, Emotet is now…
Whether we’re ready for it (or have even heard of it), the ‘cookiepocalypse’ is coming. By the end of 2023, Google and other “tech giants” are planning to end the use of third-party cookies. This massive shift in policy will have an unequivocal effect on user privacy. But as Big…
When it comes to home security, there’s no such thing as overthinking it. Although it may seem like a no-brainer to install a home security camera, using these recording devices is more complicated than it appears. This is because, with certain products, it might be impossible to protect your home…
It wasn’t too long ago that crypto currencies seemed to be an extremely viable method for investing—and even diversifying—your portfolio. But although digital asset prices have taken a tumble, the threat of cryptojacking has remained prevalent. As anyone familiar with digital currency knows, cryptocurrencies work through a digital ledger called…
Due to both the effects of the pandemic as well as other geopolitical events, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, there has been an increased demand and a critical shortage of a tiny-yet-powerful technology: Discrete semiconductors. But as more and more folks are stuck at home, another issue has…
There is no question that in our increasingly tech-driven world, concerns over dangers to our security have never been greater—or more appropriate. The good news is that with increased awareness and common-sense steps, consumers can protect themselves as well as their data. This article will address the dangers of the…
It seems that everyone is talking about cryptocurrency. Of course, that means the scammers cannot be far behind. Some scams are old ones with a cryptocurrency spin, but others are new and specific to crypto. Popular crypto scams include: “Pig butchering” crypto scam. This is a twist on online dating…
You have probably heard the television and radio ads warning about how your home can be stolen out from under you by title thieves. Is it true? Can bad guys claim your home equity, and even your home, with title fraud? Although there is some truth to the scare tactics,…
There are privacy laws being passed seemingly every day; however, there is no comprehensive national U.S. law and current laws are largely a patchwork of state and federal laws. Since there are no federal privacy laws regulating the actions of many companies, they’re pretty much free to do what they…
There are things we all think we know to be true about cybersecurity that may not actually be true. We are going to bust some myths you may believe about the best ways to keep yourself safe online. Myth: You should change your password every 30 days. Reality: More important…
It has often been said that if something is free, you are the product. That is certainly true when it comes to “free” tax preparation software. The good news is that tax prep companies cannot automatically use the information in your tax return for any purpose other than preparing your…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine got a lot of people talking about World War III and what it might look like. One common concern is the possibility of cyberwarfare. Cyberwarfare is not contained to a battlefield and cyberattacks on Ukraine could have effects well beyond its borders, even affecting the…
What do potential employers, lenders, friends, and relationship partners see when they search for your name online? Google and other search engines are often the first stop for someone who wants to learn more about a person. One employer wrote that he had an applicant with an excellent resume, but…