I remember when phishing emails (like the infamous Nigerian Prince scams) were easy to spot due to poor grammar, bad...
Cyber Security
The Rise of Phishing Attacks on New Generic Domains
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, phishing remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous threats. As...
Demystifying the Dark Web
The Dark Web. A virtual space with an ominous-sounding label. In my mind, it has always been a cryptic, shadowy place...
BUSTED: World’s Largest Botnet (911 S5)
I don’t usually blog about news stories, but with so much negative, depressing, and scary information about cybercrime...
Bah Humbug! 10 Online Holiday Scams to Watch Out for in 2024
Ahh, the holidays are upon us once more! My favorite time of year, from the music to the shopping to the food… Oh, and...
Ransomware: The Single Biggest Cybersecurity Risk
I spend a lot of time thinking about cybersecurity, and CGNET conducts multiple studies each month to identify...
Sounding the Alarm on Mobile Hacking
Mobile security company Zimperium recently released their 2024 Global Mobile Threat Report, and their findings should...
INKY: Smarter, Safer Email Security
When I first started using computers, security wasn’t much of a concern. We were all part of one big, happy family....
The Human Firewall: First Line of Defense in Cybersecurity
Your organization might be under the false impression that cybersecurity and risk management are solely the...
Hack-Proof Your Passwords
I recall when passwords could only be eight characters – I remember my favorite Unix password was 4rich*. By the early...
Passkeys: The New-School Data Security Solution
In our tech-savvy world, keeping your data safe is more important than ever. With cyber threats lurking around every...
5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Organizations Make
Cybersecurity isn’t just something big companies have to worry about anymore—small organizations are increasingly on...
Today’s Password Managers: A Review
Now that Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in full swing, I thought I'd explore one of the best methods for keeping...
Cybersecurity Training Shortfalls Exposed
Yubico, a manufacturer of security keys headquartered in Silicon Valley, recently released the findings of a...
AI Chatbot Citations: Can They Be Trusted?
I was hosting some training earlier today on how to use generative AI chatbots (in this case, Microsoft’s Bing...
The Power of Play: Use Games to Teach Cybersecurity Awareness
Next month is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And in today's digital age, cybersecurity awareness is more...
Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise! Tips to Keep Your Staff Safe
In today's digital age, phishing attacks have become a prevalent threat to organizations of all sizes. Just this week...
Ensure Data Security Before Deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365
In the era of digital transformation, businesses are increasingly turning to AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot...