Our mobile devices keep us connected, and we can do anything from our mobile devices – from anywhere in the world. Online banking, hotel reservations, email – all can be accessed with a tap of the finger. But are you taking the steps required to protect your important information? If you forget your phone at a restaurant, at work, or at the pub – how confident are you that More »
With all the talk of cyber attacks and Ransomware many of our clients ask “what is the actual cost of an individuals’ digital identity? Security magazine has published a good article that explains the price of a person’s identity – click here for the complete article
Bad habits die hard, according to SplashData’s eighth annual list of Worst Passwords of the Year. After evaluating more than 5 million passwords leaked on the Internet, the company found that computer users continue using the same predictable, easily guessable passwords. Using these passwords will put anyone at substantial risk of being hacked and having their identities stolen. While terrible passwords such as “123456” and More »
Cyber Security is an real time concern for small business. Insurance companies are looking at Cyber Insurance as a separate policy from Business Interruption Insurance. IT World Canada has a great article about small business having a cyber security certificate program. Here is the complete article
Before you buy the latest iRobot for your home – is there a security risk that the layout of your home will be shared on-line? IT World Canada looks at the issue – click here for the full story
Quora, a question and answer website has had a data breach that affected over 100 Million users. IT World Canada is reporting that the California-based company said Monday that about 100 million users who log in to use the service may have had their accounts compromised in a security breach. That’s about half its estimated total number of users. Click here for the complete story More »
The New York Times has reported that the Marriott hotel chain asked guests checking in for a treasure trove of personal information: credit cards, addresses and sometimes passport numbers. On Friday November 30, 2018 consumers learned the risk. Marriott International revealed that hackers had breached its Starwood reservation system and had stolen the personal data of up to 500 million guests. Here is the full More »
When the FBI rather than the fraudsters make a fake FedEx website FRAUDSTERS BEWARE! THE FEDS ARE PREPARED TO USE YOUR OWN TRICKS AGAINST YOU. Author: Graham CluleyPUBLISHED NOVEMBER 27, 2018 12:33 PM IN LAW & ORDER, PHISHING 0 With online criminals becoming more adept at covering up their digital tracks it’s not much surprise to hear that law enforcement agencies are using some novel techniques to help them reveal crooks’ true identities.As Joseph More »
The first snow has arrived so it is time to get ready for the winter months. Many people in the East are getting their snow tires put on their cars and doing winter maintenance checks, including antifreeze, batteries, and emergency car kits. It just makes sense to prepare for the unexpected. Like your car, your IT systems need to be reviewed to be reviewed as More »
A nameless, faceless hacker is extorting you. Pay $857 in Bitcoin or videos and screenshots from your “dark secret life” — plus the browsing history on your phone, tablet and computer — will be shared with family, friends and the world. Read the rest of the article by clicking here