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Cybersecurity Toolkit

November 8, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Cybersecurity Toolkit

I remember the first time my dad gave me a box of tools.  I was moving out for the first time, and he gave me a box filled with an old hammer, two screwdrivers (one flathead, the other Phillips head), a rusty wrench, and a tape measure.  It wasn’t much but it showed me that he wanted to make sure that I was ok.  He gave me those tools so that I could fix any problems that came up in my time away from him.

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Quick Take: Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity

October 25, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Quick Take: Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity

Seeing a data breach mentioned in the news from time to time for companies like Facebook has become commonplace.  But often, it’s not something that may directly impact us in a tangible way.

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Best Practices for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

October 18, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Best Practices for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Installing patches and updates for your operating system is one of the vital best practices for good cybersecurity.  Approximately 60% of data breaches occur because people haven’t installed an available patch, leaving their system at risk.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part 2 of 2: Explore, Experience, Share & Cybersecurity First

October 11, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part 2 of 2: Explore, Experience, Share & Cybersecurity First

Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part series on Cybersecurity Awareness Month.  Every October we, along with the cybersecurity community, work to increase awareness about the importance of cybersecurity at home and work.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part 1 of 2: Be Cyber Smart & Phight the Phish

October 4, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part 1 of 2: Be Cyber Smart & Phight the Phish

Every October we recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), which is an effort by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) to increase awareness about the importance of cybersecurity at home and work.

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Best Practices For Organizing Computer Files to Save Time

September 27, 2021 by Sean McCormack

 

Best Practices For Organizing Computer Files to Save Time

You get busy and just save that file to the desktop, planning to move it into a folder later, then before you know it you have a gazillion documents on your desktop and have trouble finding any of them.

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It’s Fine to Recycle Your Phone but Be Careful About Your Number

September 20, 2021 by Sean McCormack

 

It’s Fine to Recycle Your Phone but Be Careful About Your Number

Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents.  Which means losing control over one thanks to a divorce, job termination, or financial crisis can be devastating.

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Get Ready for Windows 11: What You Need to Know Before Upgrade

September 13, 2021 by Sean McCormack

 

Get Ready for Windows 11: What Do You Need to Know Now?

Windows 11 is the upcoming major version of the Microsoft Operating System.  With an expected release of October 2021, Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10.

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Deepfakes, the Threats They Pose, and How to Spot One

September 6, 2021 by Sean McCormack

Deepfakes, the Threats They Pose, and How to Spot One

The evolution of technology used for cybercrime is fascinating, but scary at the same time!  Deepfakes are the latest trend and can be used to craft a realistic scam when used maliciously.

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All Wi-Fi Devices are Impacted by New FragAttacks Vulnerabilities

August 30, 2021 by Sean McCormack

All Wi-Fi Devices Are Impacted by New FragAttacks Vulnerabilities

There’s a new dangerous group of vulnerabilities that were recently discovered to be impacting all devices that use Wi-Fi. These vulnerabilities have been around since before 2000 but were only recently discovered.

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