Patricia Ellington
Phishing: How Are We Still Falling for This Scam?
Remember the days when a phishing scam was easy to spot? An email arrived with plenty of misspelled words, improper sentences and syntax, and it was probably from a name you didn’t recognize. Over time, phishers realized their lures weren’t
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What is a Social Engineering Attack?
Social engineering attacks as ways to steal information have been around for a long time, but some of their tactics have matured and become harder to detect. Social engineering continues to be one of the easiest, non-technical methods for an
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Know Your Payment Security Terms
Information technology and security have plenty of acronyms and new terminology – which can leave people who do not work in the field feeling a little out of touch. To help, here’s a few industry terms that you may find
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Five Tips for Keeping School Information Safe
Working within a school requires handling paperwork, electronic records, and a wide variety of data. The data owners and school administration expect that sensitive data, including confidential, personal, health, and financial information will be managed safely and securely. Here are
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Cybersecurity While Traveling
Summer is finally here and vacation season is in full-swing. We all know that proper planning helps make for a perfect vacation. And, with these simple cybersecurity tips, you too can have a marvelous, relaxed getaway. Planning Your Vacation: Avoid
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Prevent “Juice Jacking”
Have you ever noticed how quickly your phone needs to be recharged? When you’re traveling and see your “low battery” phone light turn on, it’s easy to turn to charging kiosks or public USB charging ports. However, as helpful as
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