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Why Restarting Your Phone Keeps It Safe

Did you know: More people own cell phones than own flushing toilets? Phones today have more processing power than NASA’s computers had when they launched Apollo 11? Both of those facts are true.  That device you’re carrying around in your ...

Stolen Credit Cards Used in Digital Wallets

Customer convenience is crucial to businesses, especially since this makes or breaks sales. The more options buyers have, especially at checkout, the more likely they are to complete a transaction and return to do further business. That’s why many companies ...

Protect Your Business From Invoice Fraud

Operating a business means receiving and paying many invoices. While your accounts payable department likely has defined processes to ensure that transactions go smoothly, a recent increase in invoice fraud should have you on high alert. Recent reports indicate that ...

TikTok Links Exploited To Hijack Microsoft Accounts

TikTok might be the hottest social media platform in the world. Still, it’s spreading more than dance videos and questionable recipes. Hackers have found a way to use the site for their phishing campaigns, hiding malicious links in user bios ...

Microsoft Warns US Healthcare of New Ransomware Threat

Is your establishment prepared for the latest cybersecurity challenge? Microsoft has raised the alarm over a new ransomware threat from Vice Society (Vanilla Tempest) targeting the healthcare industry. This isn’t just a tech problem; it’s a business survival issue. Protecting ...

Hackers Bypass Google Chrome’s Infostealer Malware Block

No one wants hackers, especially business owners, to access their most precious data. Google aimed to help with an update to its Chrome web browser—Chrome 127—in July 2024, which included an info stealer malware block. Available to all 3.5 billion ...

This Windows Bug Has Been Exploited for Years

The biggest fear of any business owner is accidentally handing over sensitive data or program access to online hackers. This threatens the business’s reputation, employees, and customers. Unfortunately, anything from system crashes to vulnerabilities can cause this, and a longstanding ...

Cybercriminals Target Educational Institutions as Year Begins

The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and parents are sending their kids back to school with fresh notebooks, pencils, and lunch boxes. But there’s one school supply that many parents didn’t think of: cybersecurity awareness.  It might sound far-fetched, but ...

Update Windows Now to Avoid Looming Security Threats

After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can't ignore the ...

Malware Disguised as VPN to Trick Users

Suppose your employees use a VPN to access your company’s network when working remotely securely. In that case, you must know the latest threat targeting enterprises. Researchers have discovered that threat actors release malware disguised as VPN services, tricking users ...

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