Hackers Are Exploiting Bored People Hackers Exploit Social Media Surveys to Steal Personal Security Information Hackers are exploiting bored people with random surveys on social media. What is actually happening is that personal identification information is being stolen by identity theft criminals. Here are some of the questions being asked. These answers are commonly used […]
Hackers Gonna Hack—Use Password Apps And 2FA
Hackers Gonna Hack—Use Password Apps And 2FA What could possibly go wrong? You’ve already seen the warnings about the barrage of new phishing scams, internet frauds, etc. I’m sure you knew they would come at this time of international crisis. Hackers gonna hack now especially because they know that more people are working online all […]
Your Cybersecurity Risk In A New Perspective
Your Cybersecurity Risk In A New Perspective How, as a layperson, can you assess your cybersecurity risk so you know how to budget for IT protection? I am often challenged to put this into perspective. This time, I’ll start with recent news ripped from the headlines. Jeff Bezos’ net worth in real-time today is $117 […]
Here’s Something You Should Know
Here’s Something You Should Know Here’s Something You Should Know Here is a real kick in the pants. Did you know that one of the most targeted types of businesses for hackers these days is a Managed Service Provider? Yes—that’s me. Aptica is a managed service provider or MSP company. “Join the club,” you say? “Boo-hoo for […]
Passwords: A Protocol We Love To Hate
Passwords: A Protocol We Love To Hate As users, we hate passwords so much that we invented apps to take care of them for us. Now we need to learn how to use and trust our password manager programs. It’s always something with computers, right? Here’s what you need to know. Hackers hack to find […]
Who’s Got Your Back(up) In Case Of Ransomware?
Who’s Got Your Back(up) In Case Of Ransomware? Who’s Got Your Back(up) In Case Of Ransomware? Big stories in the news these last two weeks are about ransomware attacks. A school district in New York State and 22 small towns in Texas were the victims of a coordinated ransomware attacks. The New York school district […]
Security: How Can You Know You Have It?
Security: How Can You Know You Have It? Security: How Can You Know You Have It? Security is a big, big issue in these times, and the effort to be secure has become a major daily responsibility. How can you know you are secure? Whether it’s a small gesture like locking your front door when […]
2FA—A Major Tool For Your Security
2FA—A Major Tool For Your Security What I like best about 2FA (2 factor authentication) is that it’s a major security tool I myself can use to help protect my data. Yes, it’s one more step to get into your software and services, but every day brings a new story of a major security breach. […]
Password Manager App: This Is Now A No-Brainer
Password Manager App: This Is Now A No-Brainer I know the thought of having to add even one more step to daily IT safety routines can bring cringes and groans, especially to anyone who has not yet had a major, catastrophic, time-consuming hack. But it’s time. Get to know your new BFF—your password manager app. […]
Your Business IT: Friend or Foe?
Your Business IT: Friend or Foe? I am often surprised to learn that business owners aren’t sure if their company computer network is their friend or their worst enemy. When it’s efficiently tracking supply chain transfers, it’s an invention better than learning to use wheels. When booting up in the morning takes 5 minutes, it’s […]