Technology And Information Security: What You Think You Know Can Hurt You Sep 6th, 2017 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Information SecurityInternet Security When it comes to Internet security, what you think you know can hurt you. A lot of what passes for common sense about this subject is just plain wrong—and often risky. These days we tend to believe that technology can inherently protect us, but that’s not always true. Check out these common misconceptions and see if any ... Read More
Protecting Yourself From Text And Email Phishing Sep 6th, 2017 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Information SecurityInternet Security According to a 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, more than 23% of people open phishing messages, and 11% open attachments in these messages. Now you may be asking, what is phishing? Phishing is the act of using fraudulent, but official looking, emails, text messages and websites to trick a consumer into click and providing ... Read More
Cybercrime: Protect Yourself And Your Business Sep 6th, 2017 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Business TipsInformation SecurityInternet SecuritySecurity There are two points a manager or owner of a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) should understand: SMB’s are as vulnerable to cyber attacks as large enterprises, if not more. Cybersecurity for SMB’s is not rocket science. Let’s break these down. Explanation of the first item is rather simple: lack of time and money. More ... Read More
Protect Yourself At The ATM Sep 6th, 2017 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Information SecuritySecurity ATM Skimming involves stealing debit card numbers by putting an illegal card reading device on an ATM. Criminals often use the skimming device with hidden cameras recording PINs entered on the keypad to steal account information and hijack an account. Check out the infographic below for tips on how to protect yourself at the ATM. ... Read More