According to CISA, insider cybersecurity threats—stemming from employees, contractors, or trusted individuals—are a...
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Facebook Copyright Infringement Phishing Scam
A new phishing campaign targets Facebook users with business account pages by sending fake threats of copyright...
Cybersecurity Training is the Key to Data Protection
I feel like we’ve got just about every cybersecurity defense in place, and they’re all working great! But even this...
Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
Who doesn’t love the convenience of free Wi-Fi—whether it's at your neighborhood Starbucks, the grocery store, or the...
The Rise of Sophisticated Voice Phishing Scams
If you want a good scare put into you, take the time to read the article "A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice...
AI-Powered Phishing Scams: Smarter and More Dangerous
I remember when phishing emails (like the infamous Nigerian Prince scams) were easy to spot due to poor grammar, bad...
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...