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I’m sure it’s happened to many of you. Your friend calls and says, “Hey did you mean to send me that strange email?” “What strange email?” you inquire. “The one with the link to a weird website,” your friend replies. It’s at about that time you get a sinking feeling in the pit of your…
According to Trustwave, hackers installed keylogging software on approximately 2 million computers and have been capturing login information for over a month. Trustwave was able to track down at least one of the servers storing the login credentials in the Netherlands, but other servers still exist that have not been located yet. On the Netherlands…
Since everyone is up in arms because Brian got “killed off” Family Guy (come on people, Stewie has a time machine!) I’m going to take this opportunity to tell you what really grinds my gears. Sure, I know it’s the eve before Thanksgiving and I’m supposed to be spending the whole month of November posting…
Did you receive the email pictured below from Google regarding privacy? These emails from Google have always struck me with a slight feeling I’ve been transported into an alternate universe. Google, for better or worse, knows more about us than anyone else. They know which street addresses we’ve looked up (and visited if you have…
How Phishing and Malware Affects Us On Tuesday the world experienced the amount of havoc a hacked account can cause. A pro-Assad Syrian group took credit for hacking the Associated Press Twitter account and sending a Tweet that there was an explosion at the White House. Within minutes the Dow plunged about 145 points, erasing…
Back in December I read an article on Wired.com titled, “Kill the Password: Why a String of Characters Can’t Protect Us Anymore”. It was one of those moments that slapped me up alongside the head and made me reevaluate the digital world around me. In some ways it validated that I have taken smart steps…
The whole premise of social media is to meet people you may never have otherwise met. It can open business opportunities, introduce you to people all over the world, and perhaps help you meet your future spouse. It can also open you to significant risk. Think about your Facebook page or other favorite social media…
Beware of “URGENT Brand Confirmation” Emails I receive about one call or email a month from one of our clients who see this scam email and worry that it may be legitimate. I received an email this morning from a client and just happened to have one of these sitting in my spam folder too…
Facebook (Scams) for Business I received an email from a client earlier this week who received a strange call from a young woman in Kentucky. She called to ask about the free beach towels their company was giving away for “liking” their Facebook page. Come again?? Turns out a scammer created a fake Facebook page…
The Importance of Security I have gotten a rash of calls recently from businesses that need help because their websites have been hacked. Business owners rarely understand how hacking occurs and the potential ramifications of it. Whether you own an ecommerce website, Content Management System or a Blog, you need to be aware that you…