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January 2024 Security Advisory: Watch for This Social Phishing Scam 

January 2024 Security Advisory: Watch for This Social Phishing Scam 

by Stephen Kennen | Jan 23, 2024 | Network Security

Last week, one of our clients experienced an interesting phishing scam. Our client was not the “target” – in fact, the scam targeted job applicants seeking a position at our client’s company. And the scam was perpetrated using publicly-available information – no...
It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords

It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords

by Stephen Kennen | Nov 16, 2023 | Network Security

Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal...
Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!

Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!

by Stephen Kennen | Sep 14, 2023 | Network Security

Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us...
The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?

The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?

by Stephen Kennen | Aug 3, 2023 | Network Security

Are you aware that the rise in global VPN usage has skyrocketed? The reasons are clear as day: Virtual Private Networks offer increased security, anonymity, and allow access to geo-restricted content online. But here’s the million-dollar question: Are all VPNs...
This is the latest trend in phishing attacks

This is the latest trend in phishing attacks

by Stephen Kennen | Jul 13, 2023 | Network Security

Have you heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”? It seems cyber criminals have too, and they’re using it to their advantage. In a new twist on phishing campaigns, cyber criminals are luring victims to click on images rather than...
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

by Stephen Kennen | Jun 1, 2023 | Network Security

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is...
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