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Mobile Phone Migration Checklist
After upgrading to a Galaxy GS6 I decided it would be a good idea keep a simple inventory of stuff I need to do. Especially since I don't plan on using a premium backup service. Let's go over what you might see in a mobile phone migration checklist. If you're...
Security Awareness Topic: Portable Media Storage
That awesome spreadsheet you keep on you isn’t the only thing your flash drive can carry. Removable media, or portable media storage, is a well-known source of malware infections and has been directly tied to the loss of sensitive information in many organizations....
The 8 Common Types of Social Engineering and How to Protect Yourself
Social engineering is an old yet continuously growing field of hacking that exploits the human aspect of security. Social engineers can extract private or confidential information from unsuspecting targets by combining technical hacking skills with expert persuasion...
Security Awareness Topic: Phishing
Every organization should have a security awareness program. If you don't have a proper security awareness program, start preparing to run one. One area you can start is instruction on the dangers of phishing. A phishing attack is simply a message or website that...
Identity Theft Prevention Resources by State
Nearly all identity theft prevention plans involve state agencies and law enforcement at some point. When things go wrong, you will have a million questions, like, who do I report to? And where? That's why we wrote up this guide on identity theft prevention resources...
Most Common Passwords of 2015
Cyber attacks are becoming more common than ever before. Each person may be unique, but their personal data is not. This commodity is wheeled and dealed from the smallest comprise to the largest data breaches. Despite the hacks not being someone's fault (usually), the...
Use Your Gift Card Before Your Waiter Does
Early this week, one of our members got a chance to use a Christmas present, a $50 gift card, to Outback Steakhouse. He shared dinner with someone special, and the night went pretty smoothly. They got the bill for $46.39 and handed our waiter the gift card. The waiter...
Stay Frosty During the Busy Holiday Shopping Season
Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items in the comfort of your own home. You trade for that convenience with a little risk. Consider this post as your friendly reminder to keep online security fundamentals at the forefront and be cognizant of common...
How Internet Sleuths Conduct Internet Investigations
Understanding the basics of internet investigations can take you very far in helping you answer questions and solve problems. You can also use this understanding to strategize what information you share online. The Internet is a vast, open data collection that can be...
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Otherwise, if you chase unrealistic results, you can become a victim of fraud. This old adage teaches a simple truth. You should be skeptical of offers you find on the web. Don't worry about identity theft. Make a...
You Really Should Secure Your WiFi
If you haven't already, it's time to secure your WiFi. It's pretty dangerous to leave your internet connection open to everyone near you, way more than you can imagine. After a nice discussion with a few semi-techie friends, we realized that many people still do not...
Top 10 Common PINs and How to Choose a Less Predictable PIN
Just as there are top common passwords, there is also a top common PINs list. Similarly to passwords, people usually aren't as good at being unique as they think they are. And some people don't even try. David Harley initially discussed a data set of common PINs...