The number of data breaches remains in line with the all-time high set in 2021, and consumers are not oblivious to the stark realities of cybercrime. 81% of consumers would stop engaging with a brand online following a data breach, stated a Ping Identity consumer report. Additionally, the cost of...
How to Tell if an Email Has Been Spoofed
There are numerous email scams that land in your inbox every day, from malware-ridden attachments supposedly from a friend to IRS impersonators to fake invoices from Geek Squad. And what makes many of these scams harder to recognize is that they rely on a “spoofed” email address to make it...
Don’t Get Caught by the Human Resources Self-Review Phishing Scam
When people receive an email that looks like it's from a trusted source, like their employer's Human Resources department, they're likely to act on it – and hackers know it. A recent study revealed that 50 percent of phishing messages were HR-related. The latest threat is a recent increase in...
Update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Right Now
Earlier this week, a security vulnerability in the WebP codec was disclosed, affecting many applications and operating systems. Web browsers are most at risk, since WebP images are now common across the web, but some applications that support WebP (such as LibreOffice and Telegram) also need to be patched to...
How to Check if Your Router Is Hacked (Plus 5 Steps to Fix It)
Do you have a feeling you’re experiencing a router hack? It’s more common than most people assume, and pulling it off is surprisingly straightforward. Here’s how to check if you have an unwanted visitor and fix any damage they’ve done. How routers get hacked Threat actors can hack routers in...