You may have noticed that while browsing the web, a prompt appears on the top of your screen that asks your permission to allow or block notifications from the site. These browser notifications or “push notifications” often appear on a mobile or desktop device when a...

Data Privacy Day: Here’s why you need to manage your personal information
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...
Securing Devices for Remote Learning
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...
Cybersecurity Awareness – If You Connect It, Protect It
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 17th year of this initiative, co-led by the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA). This month we will be feature tips &...
Emerging Cyber Threats: Phishing, Mobile Banking & Multi-Factor Authentication
As the saying goes, “the only constant is change.” Cyber criminals are constantly adapting and changing tactics to take advantage of current events and find vulnerabilities in our systems. Here are some developments we are watching closely: Phishing Schemes:...
COVID-19: Cyber Attacks Increasing
In uncertain or chaotic times, the last thing many of us think about is Cyber security. Cyber criminals will take advantage of such distraction and create new ways of targeting the public. That is the case currently, where several types of new attacks have been...
A New Decade, Same Cyber Problems
It’s a new year and a new decade, a time for predictions and resolutions. But we don’t need a crystal ball to predict that keeping pace with the increasing number of ever-evolving cyber threats will be challenging for businesses, governments and individuals this year...
Holiday Smart Shopping: Avoiding Gift Card Fraud
Gift card fraud is a big business, especially around the holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, gift cards remain the most popular items on holiday wish lists for the 13th year in a row. The serial number of a physical...