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Protect Your Identity This National Data Privacy Week
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to take identity and privacy threats seriously. There are new breaches occurring every day that choosing to not take steps for proper security could be costly. It’s critical to put guards in place before any threat arises. If you use digital services, tools…
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How to Safely Use Telehealth Services
The following article comes from an article provided by KnowBe4 Security Awareness and training. Telehealth is a way for health providers to diagnose, treat, and communicate with patients remotely, by phone or video. Telehealth is a quick and easy alternative to your typical doctor’s appointment, but it could also be a quick and easy way for cybercriminals…
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Keep Your Cards Secure When Holiday Shopping
We all do our shopping however we feel most comfortable. Some love going out to a physical store to explore the shelves and find that perfect gift. Others like to comfortably camp out on the couch and browse websites for their holiday hunt. Whichever way you choose to shop this year, remember to keep security…
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Fed Alert on Fraud Schemes Involving Deepfake Media Targeting Financial Institutions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert on November 13th, to help financial institutions identify fraud schemes associated with the use of deepfake media created with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. “Beginning in 2023 and throughout this year, FinCEN said it has seen an increase in suspicious activity…
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How to Use Cybersecurity in Your Everyday Life
The following article comes from an article provided by KnowBe4 Security Awareness and training. If you’re reading this, there is a good chance that you have multiple internet-connected devices in your home. These devices make our lives easier, but they also make us easy targets for cybercriminals. So, whether you are connecting on social media, shopping online,…
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Recognizing and Avoiding Common AI Scams
AI scams can take many different forms. The first type we’ll talk about is voice cloning. AI can take clips of audio from a person and clone their voice. Fraudsters use this clone voice to say whatever they want. They can then use the cloned voice to impersonate the person the voice belongs to and…
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What NOT to Do With a Suspicious Email
This tip comes from an article provided by KnowBe4 Security Awareness and training. Learning how to identify suspicious emails is essential to keeping yourself safe from cybercriminals. But did you know that mishandling a phishing attack could be just as dangerous as falling victim to one? Here are some examples of what NOT to do…
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5 Employment Scam Red Flags to Be Aware Of
Scams and security threats abound, and it’s not surprising that scammers are constantly devising new ways to trick you into handing over your sensitive information or money. Some noticeable and sneaky scams that have risen in popularity since 2020 are employment scams. If you’ve been searching for a job over the last few months or…
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Protect Yourself, Protect Your Money
With so many online banking services available today, consumers are no longer relegated to banks or credit unions at the end of the street. How does one decide which financial institution or product is right for them? Often that decision is decided by the value-added benefits of the financial product. As an example, let’s explore…
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5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Fraud
Holidays are a busy time for most of us. We’re wrapped up in the excitement of gift-giving, shopping, hosting, and prepping, there’s just so much to keep in mind when you’re maximizing your holiday experience. While we’re shopping for the perfect gift, hanging up the Christmas lights, or baking cookies with the family, someone else…
