3 Tips for Safer Online Shopping According to the FTC, shopping scams were the second-most reported in the US in 2023--and they're at their worst during the holidays. According to TransUnion’s 2022 Global Digital Fraud Trends report, there was a 127% increase in daily...
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Cyber Treats: Ready for a Quiz?
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the October Popcorn Giveaway, Jenni of JM Industrial Supply! Watch for our next drawing in November--you could be our next winner! Ready to put that cybersecurity knowledge to the test? We've put together a Halloween-themed...
Cyber Treats: Cybersecurity, IRL
More than software stacks and complex passwords. Some cybersecurity vulnerabilities are surprisingly simple—and visible. These tips go beyond the virtual. Let’s go irl! A goofy desktop background is the best-case scenario here… Before you step away from your desk,...
Cyber Treats: QR Codes and How to Scan for Scams
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use them for scams, too—usually to get you to download malware or reveal sensitive information. Protect yourself from QR phishing scams with these quick tips: Inspect the source: Only scan codes from trusted entities. Check...
Cyber Treats: Afraid of the Dark (Web)?
Welcome to our new subscribers who we met at this week’s ILA conference! What exactly is the dark web? The internet is comprised of layers. The surface web, or what we most likely think of when we imagine “the internet,” is only the tip of the iceberg. Beyond that,...
Cyber Treats Weekly: The Truth About Vendor Cybersecurity
Practicing good cybersecurity takes effort and buy-in across your company. Cyber fatigue is real (read our blog on that phenomenon and how to fight it) and it effects every kind of company. New research from Gartner estimates that 45% of organizations will experience...
Cyber Treats: AI Tools That Live Up to the Hype
There are a LOT of AI tools out there, but sometimes an AI tool really is worth all the hype. We're sharing three tools our team loves and uses regularly, and some quick AI tips and tricks. Synthesia.io for AI-Generated Videos We’ve used Synthesia for a few videos on...
5 Phishing “Cues” Cybersecurity Experts Always Notice
Welcome to the new Cyber Treats Weekly. We'll be sharing valuable tech tips, cybersecurity practices, and current information that you can share with your team (featuring Maggie and Boomer, cartoon versions of Facet's "shop dogs.") Now, onto the tips! It pays to...
Secure Infrastructure: Mitigate Your Network Security Vulnerabilities
The statistics on cyberattacks are staggering. Around 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent daily. Over 4 million websites are infected with malware. These attacks target businesses of all sizes in all industries. Mitigating your network security vulnerabilities can...
6 Common Types of Data Breaches (And How to Stay Safe From Them)
The internet has the power to connect us with the world around us, whether it’s across the globe or just across the street. With more and more people turning to the internet to find information, work, and shop, the potential for data breaches also grows. Data from IBM...
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Zero Trust: What Business Leaders Should Know
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Cyber Treats: Online Shopping and Mobile Device Management
3 Tips for Safer Online Shopping According to the FTC, shopping scams were the second-most reported in the US in 2023--and they're at their worst during the holidays. According to TransUnion’s 2022 Global Digital Fraud Trends report, there was a 127% increase in daily...
Cyber Treats: Ready for a Quiz?
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the October Popcorn Giveaway, Jenni of JM Industrial Supply! Watch for our next drawing in November--you could be our next winner! Ready to put that cybersecurity knowledge to the test? We've put together a Halloween-themed...
Cyber Treats: Cybersecurity, IRL
More than software stacks and complex passwords. Some cybersecurity vulnerabilities are surprisingly simple—and visible. These tips go beyond the virtual. Let’s go irl! A goofy desktop background is the best-case scenario here… Before you step away from your desk,...
Cyber Treats: QR Codes and How to Scan for Scams
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use them for scams, too—usually to get you to download malware or reveal sensitive information. Protect yourself from QR phishing scams with these quick tips: Inspect the source: Only scan codes from trusted entities. Check...