Credit card skimmers are still out there – and skimmers cause credit card fraud for more and more people everyday – it’s just as common as being hacked online. Credit card skimmers can appear on anything – the POS terminal at the register of a grocery store, a pump at...
Whether you're paying with a smartphone, smartwatch, or NFC-enabled card, the goal is simple: Convenience. That's the appeal of contactless payments. NFC technology only works at very short distances, and digital wallets add tokenization for extra protection. Still,...
Most public AI tools use the data you provide to train and improve their models. This means every prompt entered into ChatGPT or Gemini could be part of their training data. A single mistake by an employee could expose client information, proprietary code and...
Phishing has been a common hacking method for over two decades now. You would think that everyone would already know how it works and how to avoid becoming a victim, right? Sadly, that is not the case for these Phishing Scam Tactics. There are more victims now than...
Technology evolves significantly with every passing day in this digital age. You blink your eyes, and a new high-tech device is out on the market. You install new software, and barely two weeks later, a new version containing a myriad of updates is released. With this...
Introduction Every cybersecurity breach tells a story. More often than not, that story starts with someone clicking, sharing, or scrolling just a little too far. It’s not malice that drives this problem, however. It’s human nature. Curiosity and distraction are part...
There is no question that businesses need to spend money to safeguard their network and data. But most business owners don't even know where to start when it comes to budgeting for IT security. How much should you spend? What items should you include in the budget?...
Curiosity is a part of how we connect online, but it's also what social engineers exploit best. That's right. Hackers don't always need malware or complex exploits. Sometimes, all they need is your attention. Would these "clickbait" headlines draw you in? "You won't...
Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
As another year comes to a close, it's time once again for business owners to gather the team and evaluate how their venture has performed in the last 12 months. There are a lot of questions to ask for cybersecurity infrastructure this 2026. What goals have we...
PII is short for Personal Identifiable Information, which refers to any data that can identify a specific person. A hacker can exploit your PII to gain access to restricted areas, make unapproved purchases under your name, or even steal your identity entirely. To keep...
Personal identifiable information, or PII is a term that is frequently mentioned these days concerning data breaches. It means any information that can find the person to whom the information is connected. With that being said, PII is considered to be confidential and...
