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Microsoft Authenticator Implements Number Matching for Authentication

Microsoft Authenticator Implements Number Matching for Authentication

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Microsoft has been rolling out a new Microsoft Authenticator feature which has added another layer of protection to your 2FA process. Users will now notice that Microsoft Authenticator is requiring number matching during the authentication process.With the constant evolution of cybersecurity threat ...
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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This October will mark the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) have partnered to declare the October 2023 theme “It’s Easy to Stay Safe Online” and encourages “4 Simple Steps Every A ...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Convenience: The Risks of Using Personal Devices for Work

The Double-Edged Sword of Convenience: The Risks of Using Personal Devices for Work

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With working from home and hybrid work models, the use of personal devices for work purposes has become increasingly common. While this trend is very convenient for both employers and employees, it also poses a significant risk to both. Let’s dive into the risks of using personal devices for work ...
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Smishing: The Latest Threat to Your Mobile Device

Smishing: The Latest Threat to Your Mobile Device

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Your phone vibrates, and you check the message: it appears to be from your bank, urging you to take immediate action - but could this be a smishing attack in disguise? As we increasingly rely on our smartphones for everyday communication and transactions, smishing is just one of the many threats to ...
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ACBA – CLE Webinar

ACBA – CLE Webinar

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On Wednesday, January 25th Alicia will be doing a CLE webinar for the ACBA. She will be speaking on, "What You Need to Know to Be More Proactive About Cyber Security". Alicia’s seminar will review what you need to know to be more cyber secure and technology competent to help prevent a cybercrimin ...
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BitLocker: Protecting Your Data

BitLocker: Protecting Your Data

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When it comes to cybersecurity, criminals will try anything to get access to your data. Threats ranging from dumpster diving for decommissioned computers to theft and misplaced devices can allow private information to fall into the hands of cyber criminals. While things such as screen locks, physic ...
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The New Age of Passwords: Password Managers

The New Age of Passwords: Password Managers

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From your online banking accounts to your social media accounts and everything in between, you must protect your online accounts with strong and unique passwords. With the average user having dozens of online accounts, it becomes a nearly impossible task to remember a long and complex password for ...
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Importance of Updating Third Party Apps

Importance of Updating Third Party Apps

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Cyber security is the major hot topic issue when talking about technology. We hear in the news constantly about data breach after data breach and how another company was hacked. One major way we can protect ourselves and our businesses is by updating third party apps. Most people view these apps as ...
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“An Ounce of Prevention…”

“An Ounce of Prevention…”

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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” originated in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin to educate the citizens of Philadelphia about fire prevention and awareness. The phrase was used to convince the citizens of the city that it is better to prevent fire than fighting a fire and rebuilding a ...
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Handling Phishing Emails

Handling Phishing Emails

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Phishing attacks are one of the most common attacks that cybercriminals will use to gain one’s login credentials or gain access to a network. According to the FBI phishing attempts nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020, and these attacks are steadily on the raise. The most popular phishing method is t ...
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