February has two days dedicated to our computers and their safety. Tuesday, February 7th is International Safer Internet Day and Monday, February 13th is National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Both days are an excellent reminder to think critically about what we do on our devices and how we can keep ourselves and our organizations safe.

It’s a new year! Let’s start with some new habits to keep you cyber-safe!

Hover over links

Links in emails, texts or direct messages can contain malware. One way to verify whether the link is legitimate is to hover your pointer over the link (do not click!) and check the URL at the bottom of the screen.

Stay ahead of the hackers this holiday season! This month’s newsletter will highlight a few helpful tips to keep you and your family safe from scams.

Charity scams

Charity scams are in full effect around the holidays. Scammers are looking to take advantage of people who want to donate to charity.

MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise

In this month’s newsletter, we highlight a growing form of attack: MFA fatigue. Just as MFA has become more widely used, attackers have found a way to get around MFA push notifications. This identity-based attack is designed to remove security barriers and is sure to put companies and individuals on high alert.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Every October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Private companies and government agencies come together to raise awareness on cybersecurity topics critical to protecting your safety online. This year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on four topics: recognizing and reporting phishing, using strong passwords and a password manager, updating software and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Recognizing and reporting phishing emails

Cybercriminals sent over 3.3 billion phishing messages and caused over 4,000 data breaches, exposing over 22 billion personal records.

Keeping your mobile devices secure

Mobile security is more important now that everyone is walking around with personal and professional data in their pockets. Follow good mobile security habits to keep your information protected.

Public Wi-Fi
When using public Wi-Fi, you send data across a network controlled by someone else.

QR code dangers

Quick Response (QR) codes are seen everywhere these days. They have replaced restaurant menus, they’re used in TV commercials, and they’re even spotted on the side of city buses. There is no doubt QR codes are convenient for accessing information, but it isn’t always the safest thing to use.

Don't let summer fun distract you from being cyber-safe!

Summer is a time full of fun and vacations! It’s also a busy time for cybercriminals who want to steal your information. Keep your cool and stop the hackers with our safety tips!

Here are some great travel security tips!

Be wary of QR codes.

Kids Internet Safety

Our kids are out of school for summer and soaking up the sun, but they will probably be soaking up some of the Internet, too. We would like to assume our kids know how to use the internet safely, but that is not always the case.

World Password Day aims to educate and remind people how to create strong passwords to secure their personal information, accounts, and data. It brings awareness to new technologies that impact our journey to creating strong security practices, such as Multifactor Authentication apps and Single-Use code messages.