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How Private is That VPN?
And should your business use a VPN? The Truth About Some Popular VPN Apps “Thanks so much to (insert VPN provider here) for sponsoring this video.” Sound familiar? VPNs bill themselves as a safeguard against getting your identity stolen on the internet, but many...
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: 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...
Cyber Treats: MFA Where?!
GIVEAWAY! We're asking for your feedback on topics for Cyber Treats and giving away a big popcorn tin from Young's Popcorn Heaven. Click the link at the bottom to enter! We're all familiar with that pesky little pop-up that appears 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...
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