Cyber Safety

In today’s digital age, clicking on links is part of daily life—whether for emails, social media, online shopping, or news. However, not all links are safe. Suspicious links can lead to phishing attacks, malware downloads, identity theft, or financial fraud. Learning how to detect these links is essential for protecting your devices, personal information, and … Read more

A few months ago, a neighbor told me how his Facebook account was taken over while he was asleep. The next morning, his friends were receiving strange messages asking for money. He had no idea how it happened. Later, we found out he had clicked a fake “account warning” link a few days earlier. It … Read more

The social media platforms allow you to stay in touch with your friends and family. However, they are also a goldmine of information for cybercriminals. Hackers can steal your identity and compromise your accounts using every photo, status update, or check-in. You don’t have to delete your online profile, but be careful what you post and how … Read more

In the news, data breaches are an almost daily occurrence. It is easy to think that sophisticated hackers who target massive servers are responsible for these breaches. However, in reality the cause is usually much simpler. Human error is responsible for a large portion of cyber incidents. One employee can be the one to click a malicious … Read more

Most likely, you have received an email saying that your bank account was compromised or a package that you did not order is in transit.  You are told to act now or suffer dire consequences.  Although your first instinct may be to click on the link to resolve the problem, pausing a moment before clicking … Read more

Smartphones have become an extension of our bodies. We use them for online banking, shopping, storing family photos, and checking important work emails. This convenience has had a tremendous impact. As we store more and more personal data on our mobile devices, cybercriminals are also targeting these pocket-sized devices in an attempt to steal identity … Read more

Teens learn, make friends, and express themselves online in countless ways. The internet has become an integral part of their lives, from chatting with friends on social media to collaborating online on school projects. However, being constantly online can also put children at risk in new ways, with consequences for their health and safety. Ensuring … Read more

Digital accounts are used for everything, from shopping and banking to socializing and work.  The security of digital accounts is crucial, as so much information about our lives is stored online.  Many of us still use the same password that we set up ten years earlier.  This convenience is not without risk.  Cybercriminals are always … Read more

Modern digital life demands more cybersecurity than ever. Users need more than just a strong password to protect their accounts from cyberattacks, data breaches, and password theft. Two-factor authentication (2FA) can help. Two-factor authentication enhances security by requiring users to verify their identity using two sources of information. 2FA ensures that even if a hacker … Read more

The convenience offered by the internet was unimaginable decades ago and has completely transformed the way we communicate, shop, and manage our finances. However, the digital revolution has also spawned a new breed of sophisticated criminals who exploit our interconnectedness for profit. Fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting consumers, and their strategies … Read more