Introduction If you’ve paid attention to your workplace cybersecurity trainings, then you probably know that clicking the right link, using a strong password, or locking your screen helps keep your devices private and your data secure. After hearing this advice…
Introduction Every cybersecurity breach tells a story. More often than not, that story starts with someone clicking, sharing, or scrolling just a little too far. It’s not malice that drives this problem, however. It’s human nature. Curiosity and distraction are…
Introduction You might think cybersecurity is all about firewalls, patches, and anti-virus, but often, it begins (and sometimes ends) with a conversation. Small check-ins like, “Did you expect that email?” or a verbal confirmation from a coworker add up to…
Introduction Convenience has quietly become the new currency. We want to log in faster, share files easier, approve payments instantly. Unfortunately, cybersecurity often ends up taking a back seat to that craving for speed. Each and every shortcut chips away…
Introduction Have you ever found yourself paying higher phone bills for services you didn’t ask for? It’s not just a breach of your trust and privacy—someone manipulating your consent like this is actually a dangerous tactic that has potentially disastrous…
Introduction When you see a padlock icon on a website, or your company announces, “We’re fully compliant with XYZ standard,” it’s easy to feel safe. These signals are meant to reassure us that the other person takes security very seriously….
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has overtaken personal lives and workplaces alike. Headlines now promise that AI will catch hackers before they strike, detect threats faster than humans, and make our digital lives safer. In some ways, that’s true. AI is…
Many workplaces have implemented Zero Trust policies. Does yours have one? Do you know what that term really means? At its core, the idea sounds simple: never trust, always verify. That basically means that, instead of believing that everyone and…
Introduction You hear warnings about phishing, ransomware, malware, but there’s another threat that often flies under the radar: Spoofing. It’s where someone pretends to be someone (or something) they’re not. They do this by faking numbers, websites, or identities. The…
Introduction Tax season is stressful enough on its own. Now, some California residents face an extra headache: A wave of smartphone scams (also known as smishing campaigns) designed to trick hardworking taxpayers into handing over sensitive information. Whether or not…