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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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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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Beware of the QR Code Phish
Blog | Nov 10, 2023
QR code phishing is a deceptive cyber threat that exploits the convenience of Quick Response (QR) codes to trick individuals into unknowingly divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious content. QR codes, originally designed for efficient data transfer in industries such as manufacturing and logistics, have gained widespread popularity for their ease of use in various applications, including mobile payments, ticketing, and marketing.
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Risks of Oversharing on Social Media
Blog | Oct 26, 2023
In an increasingly connected world, social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. We use them to share our thoughts, photos, and experiences with friends and followers. However, there's a lurking danger that often goes unnoticed – the significant threat to our information security.
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Deepfakes: How do they work and what are the risks?
Blog | Oct 26, 2023
Over the past several years, its very likely you have come across the term “deepfake” on social media, in the news, or in conversation with your friends and colleagues. While the term has worked it’s way into our daily lives, many of us do not know exactly what it is, or the dangers of deepfakes.
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Ransomware Invaders
Blog | Oct 17, 2023
Ransomware is a malicious software threat that has surged to prominence in recent years, leaving organizations and individuals alike vulnerable to its disruptive and financially devastating consequences.
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