Introduction Not all security breaches involve malware, phishing emails, or hacked passwords. Some start with a simple act of courtesy. Piggybacking can be a physical security risk, where an unauthorized person gains access to a restricted area by following someone…
Introduction Most people think of online ads as annoying, but not dangerous. A banner pops up. A video auto-plays. A sponsored link slides into your search results. Most of the time, you scroll past it and move on. At the…
Introduction For years, cyber-crime has been framed as a problem for large enterprises, ones with deep pockets and valuable data. Small businesses frequently assumed that they were too small to matter to threat actors. Now we know that’s not true….
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…