Misinformation is a cybersecurity risk
With the pandemic raging and social unrest surging around the globe, wildly divergent platforms on science, human rights, immigration and more split political parties and populaces. There’s much at stake in these troubled times, and all eyes are on upcoming political elections that will determine nations’ policy directions. But with so much at stake, people
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5 steps and 1 click to secure your new home office
To securely and sanely manage your new home office, it’s time to ask yourself a question: Are you in the first or second group of home workers? With the coronavirus/COVID-19 virus raging outside, there are two basic groupings of people working from inside their home bunkers. The first group is of people whose employers have
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Misinformation is a cybersecurity risk
With the pandemic raging and social unrest surging around the globe, wildly divergent platforms...
Which tech tools can protect your voter privacy?
With so many parties interested in messing with voters these days, it’s easy to...
5 tips to identify fake news and misinformation
Altering the information spread through mass media, whether intentionally (disinformation) or unintentionally (misinformation), is not a new...
The top new privacy features of iOS 14 for iPhones and iPads
The launch of Apple’s annual updates to its operating systems is always a highly anticipated event. And this year came with a...
Why are ransomware attacks on universities increasing?
Cyberthreats such as phishing and ransomware are not typically part of the usual curriculum,...
Back to school and back online: How to keep K-12 students cybersecure
School is back in session (for the most part) with students navigating learning both in...
What is a Rootkit? How it works and what you can do to protect your PC
Rootkits might be some of the most dangerous malware because of their ability to go...
Vishing: Voice phone scams are the latest trend in phishing attacks
Coming shortly after the biggest hack in Twitter history, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)...
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Cybersecurity threats in 2020: Insights from Avira’s Malware Threat Report
Avira’s Malware Threat Report for the first quarter of 2020 revealed an increase in phishing and spam campaigns, as well as Emotet-related attacks. Cybercriminals took advantage of the troubled global situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to spread malware in the form of trojans, worms, and file infectors. Cybersecurity threats in 2020 increased significantly as
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5 tips to identify fake news and misinformation
Altering the information spread through mass media, whether intentionally (disinformation)...
Back to school and back online: How to keep K-12 students cybersecure
School is back in session (for the most part)...
Was your Amazon account hacked? Here’s what you need to do
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Guide to buying a new laptop: what you need to know to make the right choice
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5 Tips on How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe (And What to Do If Your Data Is Compromised)
Finding out that a company you’ve done business with has been hacked can be unnerving to say the least. Unfortunately, dozens of companies, including LinkedIn, Target, Uber, Bank of America, and Home Depot have experienced data breaches in the past few years. A quick internet search brings up countless questions, concerns, and complaints about data
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