Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Alert
It's a good idea to always be on guard for phishing scams, but there is one going around right now that is getting plenty of...
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The Many Ways Corporate Data Is Lost
Just when we think we have it all figured out about how our data is stolen, someone has to make us think again. Trend Micro took...
Is Barbie Spying on Your Kids; Flaws May Let Hackers Interrogate Them
Even Barbie has her flaws. It has recently been discovered by security researchers that she is an eavesdropper. The Hello, Barbie...
VTech Breach; Popular Learning Lodge Site Down For Fortification
Unfortunately, children can be victims of data breaches too. This week a breach of the popular Chinese toy manufacturer, VTech's...
What's With All the Spam? How You Can Limit the Amount You Receive
Anti-malware companies estimate that anywhere from 50-70% of all email being sent around is spam. Spam is the electronic version...
Cyber Monday is the Most Wonderful Day of the Year for Cyber Criminals
It's the best shopping day of the year for many. In fact, 40% of all online shopping happens this time of year. But because of...
Stolen Data is Creating Profitable Businesses
It probably is not surprising that publicly disclosed data breaches have increased in 2015. In fact, the Internet Organized Crime...
Google Chrome Flaw Exposed; Use Caution Until Fixed
Some believe that three months is long enough to give a big company like Google time to correct a serious security issue in its...
Amazon Reset Some User Passwords; Tips to Elevate Your Password Security
There is some big Black Friday news to report and it's not that super sale at your favorite retailer. Amazon has sent messages to...
No Rest For the Weary; Starwood Hotel Properties Breach
At this point, it's hard to imagine anyone that engages in commerce in the U.S. not having been affected by one of the numerous...
Don't Fall for the Wal-Mart Check Scam
It's getting close to the holidays and many are already getting the jump on the shopping season. Unfortunately, scammers are in...
Mobile Banking Trojans Increase 400% in 2015 Q3
We love our mobile devices and it's hard to imagine not having them nearby sometimes. The cybercriminals know this too. That is...