Introduction Text messaging has become one of the fastest and most familiar ways to communicate. For many professionals, of all ages, sending a quick text can be faster and easier than logging into a secure system or placing an encrypted…
Introduction Public Wi-Fi is everywhere. Airports, hotels, coffee shops, and libraries all offer quick and convenient ways to get online when you are away from home or the office. For many people, connecting feels routine, harmless, and necessary to stay…
Introduction You may have heard about the recent, surprising story that emerged from the heart of U.S. cyber-defense: The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded sensitive government documents into ChatGPT. It automatically triggered security warnings…
Introduction Remote and hybrid work schedules are now as common as having a fully in-office role. We chat with colleagues across the country, and even across the sea. Whether you’re logging in from home, a coffee shop, or a hotel…
Introduction When a data breach makes the news, the story usually follows a familiar pattern: What happened? How many records were exposed? Has the affected company issued an apology or explanation? Who can see that stolen data? As customers scramble…
Introduction In October 2025, social news platform Reddit filed a federal lawsuit against AI company Perplexity AI and three data-scraping firms in New York. The argument? Allegedly, Perplexity and its partners collected massive amounts of Reddit’s user-generated content without permission…
Introduction Many times, security incidents don’t start with malicious intent. They start with someone trying to be helpful. Has something similar happened to you? A coworker locks themselves out of an account and needs access right now. A vendor can’t…
Introduction When people hear the term insider threat, they often imagine a disgruntled employee deliberately trying to harm their company. Usually, we assume it’s for greed or revenge. While that can happen, the reality is much harder to detect and…
Introduction Did you hear about the recent data breach at the European Space Agency? Many people assume that a major organization like that can’t be infiltrated. After all, agencies like this work with satellites, rockets, and advanced science. Surely they…
Introduction Smart devices are everywhere. From voice assistants and smart TVs to connected printers, doorbells, and conference room displays, our homes and workplaces are filled with technology designed to make life easier. Many of us use these devices without thinking…