The month of May is celebrated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a time to honor this community’s contributions and influence on American history, society, and culture. First observed in 1977 as a ten-day commemoration in May, it was extended to the...
Reports of identity thefts skyrocketed in 2020 with 1.4 million cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission – more than double the number in 2019. The grim numbers were a possible result of the global pandemic that provided cybercriminals and identity thieves an...
Browser extensions are small software programs that offer features like filters and controls to change the way a user views web pages and services. They run inside web browsers and enable users to tailor the functionality of a browser. Although these features are...
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the contributions made by the Black community. Over the years, many books have been written that explore unknown stories and marvels of black heritage. Our colleagues from the U.S. and Canada curated a list...
Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day occurs on January 28 annually and is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). Its purpose is to...
We are in the midst of winter and spring is only a couple of months away! This means we are eagerly waiting to take our boats out in the water again! But before that, if you haven't already; this is the time to prep your boat for the upcoming boating season to ensure...
The digital acceleration that occurred last year will continue to have far-reaching effects when it comes to cyber security. Security Boulevard predicts the global cost of cyber crime will reach $11 million per minute by 2021. According to the Identity Theft Resource...
It is well known that ATMs are subject to many different types of attacks, from skimming or tampering, to robbery. In the last few months, the U.S. has seen a spike in a new type of assault on ATMs-“Hook and Chain” attacks. In this style of attack, criminals attach...
Residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts and surrounding areas eagerly watched as the iconic Mayflower II sailed into State Pier near Plymouth Rock on August 11, 2020. The ship was returning home after an extensive three-year restoration project costing $11.2 million....
With the return to school, reliance on virtual learning has created many challenges for students and parents. Although many schools have provided students school-approved technology, which provide security, some students may be using personal devices. It’s important...