A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.As the CEO of a public InfoSec company, I have a variety of news sources. One of these is called “The Information” which covers in-depth tech stories usually earlier than ...
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By Joey Pepka of Peptronix
Use Antivirus Software
Ensure that every device used for work has an effective antivirus system installed. Antivirus software can help businesses avoid ransomware attacks, malware, trojans, spyware, and DDoS attacks. Business owners and managers must invest in a comprehensive antivirus tool for all their employees to ensure everyone is protected. Even if you’re an ...
by Aaron Smith
Smart video surveillance is the kind of technology that lets you see through your cameras from your smartphone over the internet, or connect your cameras with other devices in your home. They’re great for improving the physical security of your home or business, but they can be a security liability in another sense — cybersecurity.
So just how vulnerable are surveillance cameras to cybersecurity threats? Here’s what you should know about the potential cybersecurity risks of ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.Workers are increasingly making it clear they will not be forced back into the office. Just ask Apple.
From Passwordmanager.com
From capital letters to punctuation and numbers, most sites require long and complex passwords to best protect user information. While the benefits of added security are understandable, trying to keep track of the complicated passwords used across dozens of websites and applications can be easier said than done. Studies estimate that the average business user has 191 passwords to keep straight.
For those who struggle to manage passwords across dozens of sites, a password manager can be an excellent ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.A friend of mine recently wrote about the “joys” of having slow Internet in Grand Bahamas. Of course, he was there on vacation; for me, vacation is just ...
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Phishing Email AlertsCatch of the Day: Voicemail Message Phish
Chef’s Special: HR Notification Phish
Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.
I would be delighted to accept suspicious phishing examples from you. Please forward your email to phish@wyzguys.com.
My intention is to provide a warning, examples ...
Continue Reading →Kelly Bowers from the Internet Advisor sent me this post to share with my readers. This is the second of two parts. Part one published yesterday.
Clearly, the internet is a minefield. But just like any minefield, it can be plenty safe so long as you know where to step.
We can’t tell you how to completely avoid getting into trouble online, but if you follow these steps, you will significantly reduce the number of risks ...
Continue Reading →Kelly Bowers from the Internet Advisor sent me this post to share with my readers. This is the first of two parts. Part two will publish tomorrow
The internet has undoubtedly unlocked a whole new world for us. It’s now possible to shop for goods in global marketplaces, talk to people from other parts of the world, stream videos wherever you are, and share your thoughts and feelings with whoever is willing to listen.
However, while the internet has ...
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.Original release date: April 7, 2022
CISA’s Sharing Cyber Event Information Fact Sheet provides our stakeholders with clear guidance and information about what to share, who should share, and how to share information about unusual cyber incidents or activity.
CISA uses this information from partners to build a common understanding ...
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