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Telecommunications: A Case Study
Awareness, Case Study May Zaw 3/9/23 Awareness, Case Study May Zaw 3/9/23

Telecommunications: A Case Study

As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. We explore the reasons why.

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Keep Calm and Check Your Public Wi-Fi Connection
Awareness, Guides, Risk Level: 3 May Zaw 1/17/23 Awareness, Guides, Risk Level: 3 May Zaw 1/17/23

Keep Calm and Check Your Public Wi-Fi Connection

When it comes to public Wi-Fi, it is “better to be safe than sorry.” Read our guide and secure your Wi-Fi connection when you travel.

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Let’s Not Get Smished
Awareness, Guides, Risk Level: 3 May Zaw 1/4/23 Awareness, Guides, Risk Level: 3 May Zaw 1/4/23

Let’s Not Get Smished

Email isn't the only way hackers try to get your information. They can also use text messages to entice victims to click on links in scams known as “smishing.”

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cyber Scams on the Rise
Awareness, News, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 11/23/22 Awareness, News, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 11/23/22

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cyber Scams on the Rise

Holiday shopping season is upon us, but it may not be so jolly if you take risks when shopping online. Read our guide for how to stay safe when shopping for gifts this year!

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The Art of (Cyber) War
Awareness, Case Study, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 4 Andrew Bradley 8/10/22 Awareness, Case Study, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 4 Andrew Bradley 8/10/22

The Art of (Cyber) War

In the modern age, nation states are expanding the battlefield with targeted cyber attacks on their adversaries. Are you at risk? And why?

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RFID: Is it Secret? Is it Safe?
Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 7/19/22 Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 7/19/22

RFID: Is it Secret? Is it Safe?

RFID technology is used in a plethora of modern applications. Is it secure, and what should we actually worry about?

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The Revival of Raccoon Stealer
Awareness, News Katie Dodson 7/7/22 Awareness, News Katie Dodson 7/7/22

The Revival of Raccoon Stealer

The prevalent Raccoon Stealer malware has returned from the dead and is now better than ever - and ready to start stealing your data.

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Conti Ransomware Continues to Cause Concern
Awareness, News, Risk Level: 4 Katie Dodson 6/7/22 Awareness, News, Risk Level: 4 Katie Dodson 6/7/22

Conti Ransomware Continues to Cause Concern

Conti ransomware was the biggest ransomware strain in 2021, bringing in more than $180 million in ransom payments. Despite announcing they were shutting down operations as of May 2022, Conti isn’t going away any time soon.

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Avoiding Tax Scams in 2022
Awareness, Guides, News, Social Engineering Corey Neskey 4/29/22 Awareness, Guides, News, Social Engineering Corey Neskey 4/29/22

Avoiding Tax Scams in 2022

Last week, millions of Americans finalized their tax returns. Tax Day, however, isn’t the final day for scammers who are interested in harvesting your personal financial information. Here are some of the scams we see most frequently, and some tips for avoiding them.

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The Dangers of QR Codes
Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 2/14/22 Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 2/14/22

The Dangers of QR Codes

The recent rise in QR codes allows for easy access to information - including yours. So are QR codes dangerous, and what can you do to protect yourself?

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Password Hygiene: LastPass Edition!
News, Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 1/12/22 News, Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Andrew Bradley 1/12/22

Password Hygiene: LastPass Edition!

A recent scare for LastPass has many people wondering: are password managers worth it, and what can I do to protect my information better?

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10 Reasons to Run a Cybersecurity Drill
Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Awareness, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 10/26/21 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Awareness, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 10/26/21

10 Reasons to Run a Cybersecurity Drill

There’s no better way to understand your organizations strengths and weaknesses than by running a cybersecurity drill.

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An Unholy Union: Remote Access and Ransomware
Awareness, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 5 Alex Nette 10/25/21 Awareness, Vulnerabilities, Risk Level: 5 Alex Nette 10/25/21

An Unholy Union: Remote Access and Ransomware

DHS warns the worst case scenario is starting to happen - your organization’s remote access solution may end up being the reason you lose millions and go out of business.

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A New Career Could Mean a Stolen Identity
Social Engineering, Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 10/21/21 Social Engineering, Awareness, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 10/21/21

A New Career Could Mean a Stolen Identity

Job scams are all too real, and somebody could use all your personal information you put on the application to steal your identity. Check out our list of ways to avoid having your job hunt turn into a job nightmare!

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Don't Let Ransomware Take Hostage of Your Information
Awareness, Risk Level: 5 Alex Nette 10/17/21 Awareness, Risk Level: 5 Alex Nette 10/17/21

Don't Let Ransomware Take Hostage of Your Information

Ransomware: you’ve heard about it in the news. You usually realize it when a ransom note pops up on your screen, but unfortunately this one isn’t made out of letters from a magazine and is going to be a big, expensive problem.

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What’s Your iPrivacy?
Awareness, Risk Level: 2 Alex Nette 10/10/21 Awareness, Risk Level: 2 Alex Nette 10/10/21

What’s Your iPrivacy?

Why does my crossword app need to know my friend’s email? Hint: it doesn’t.

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How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?
Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 10/5/21 Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 10/5/21

How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?

The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Enter the password manager.

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Apple’s One Last Thing: Privacy
Awareness, News, Privacy, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 4/28/21 Awareness, News, Privacy, Risk Level: 3 Alex Nette 4/28/21

Apple’s One Last Thing: Privacy

Last week Apple announced its latest software updates for iPhone and iPad, iOS 14.5. And, like we’ve said time and time again, it’s critical you update and not just for the security patches this time.

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Facebook’s Massive Data Breach Is Already Impacting You
Awareness, News, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 4/9/21 Awareness, News, Risk Level: 4 Alex Nette 4/9/21

Facebook’s Massive Data Breach Is Already Impacting You

You’ve probably heard about Facebook’s recent data breach, but here’s what you need to do about it.

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6 Ways to Protect Your Home While on Vacation
Awareness, Risk Level: 2 Hive Systems 3/31/21 Awareness, Risk Level: 2 Hive Systems 3/31/21

6 Ways to Protect Your Home While on Vacation

As spring break is approaching, it’s important to make sure your home is protected. To help you prepare for your vacation, Hive Systems President and CEO Alex Nette has been featured on the Redfin Blog.

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