The Cyber Corner
The Evolution of the Phishing Email
Blog | Oct 23, 2024
Phishing emails have evolved dramatically over the past few decades. What started as rudimentary and obvious scams has transformed into a complex, multi-faceted threat that challenges even the most tech-savvy individuals and organizations. Understanding this evolution is crucial in protecting yourself from these ever-changing cyber threats.
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The Importance of Cybersecurity
Blog | Oct 08, 2024
In today’s digital world, where technology drives both personal and professional lives, cybersecurity has become more crucial than ever. With an increasing number of activities happening online, shopping, banking, communication, and even remote work, individuals and organizations are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity isn't just about protecting data; it is about safeguarding personal and organizational integrity, financial assets, and reputations.
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Information Security Tips: A Guide for New York Tech Students
Blog | Aug 29, 2024
As the new academic year begins, it's essential to start on the right foot—not just with your studies but also with protecting your personal and academic information. Universities are often targets for cybercriminals because of the vast amounts of data they hold, making it crucial for students to be vigilant about their digital security. Here are some practical information security tips to help you safeguard your data throughout the year.
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Password Tips For World Password Day
Blog | May 02, 2024
In our increasingly digital world, where much of our personal and professional lives are conducted online, the importance of strong passwords cannot be overstated. World Password Day, celebrated on the first Thursday of May each year, serves as a reminder of the critical role that passwords play in keeping our information safe and secure.
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Job Offer Scams On The Rise
Blog | Apr 24, 2024
Student job offer scams are used by attackers to steal money, gain personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers and social security numbers, or even get you entangled in illegal activity. Its important to learn how these scams work and what to look for, so you can stay safe on your job search.
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Slam the Scam Day
Blog | Mar 05, 2024
March 7, is National Slam the Scam Day. Slam the Scam Day was created by the Social Security Administration to help raise awareness about scams, specifically social security scams. The thing about these online scams is, no matter what the end goal of the scammer is, or the medium used to contact you, the signs to spot the scams are the same. It is important to remember that scammers target everyone. You and I are as likely as anyone else to be a target. That’s why it is important to know how to spot a scam, and to know what to do if you are a victim of a scam.
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Together for A Better Internet
Blog | Feb 01, 2024
In the fast-paced digital era, where the internet plays an integral role in our daily lives, it's crucial to prioritize online safety. Safer Internet Day, observed annually on the second Tuesday of February, serves as a reminder and a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to create a safer and more secure online environment.
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Annual Privacy Checkup
Blog | Feb 01, 2024
So much information about us is collected, compiled, and sold to the highest bidder. January is Data Privacy Month and there’s no time like right now for your annual data privacy checkup. Much of the data collection happens in the background, but there is a lot we give away freely. For example, let’s say a website makes you sign in to read an article. You can create an account, but that takes time, and its so much easier to just log in with your Facebook or Google account, right? That moment you sign in, you are divulging more data tracking points.
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Your Data Privacy Questions Answered
Blog | Jan 26, 2024
Thank you to all who submitted your privacy questions for Data Privacy Week. Unfortunately, I am unable to address each question directly, but I will address a large portion of the topics submitted, as many of the questions were related. Whether you submitted a question or not, I hope each and everyone of you who stopped in at The Cyber Corner was able to take something away and make you and your data a little bit safe. Now, let’s get to it.
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New Disney+ Phish
Blog | Dec 13, 2023
Over the past year, Disney+ subscribers have been increasingly targeted in phishing attacks. There are a few variations of these attacks making the rounds, but this post will cover the most recent iteration, that has been sent to a large number of both Disney+ subscribers and non-subscribers. Let’s take a look at how this plays out.
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