Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking your PDFs

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking your PDFs

| | Malware
PDFs have become synonymous with convenience and reliability, serving as the backbone for our document-sharing needs. Whether for work, school, or personal use, their ability to maintain formatting across various platforms has made them indispensable.   ... Read More
One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?

One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?

| | Business Security
In our fast-paced online world, small businesses face a real challenge when it comes to protecting employees’ web browsing. Without the right tools, enforcing internal policies to safeguard your company against cyberthreats and bolster compliance can be a daunting task.   ... Read More
Why one in 20 people fall for dating scams - and how to not be one of them

Why one in 20 people fall for dating scams – and how to not be one of them

| | scam, Scams
Imagine, for a moment, you're deep into the world of online dating, trying to find “The One”—or at least “a One.” You wouldn’t be alone: Online dating is one of the most popular ways for people to meet their match, with 3 in 10 U.S. adults saying they’ve ever used ... Read More
Here are all the red flags Charlotte Cowles missed in that viral NY Mag article

Here are all the red flags Charlotte Cowles missed in that viral NY Mag article

| | Scams
Last week, Charlotte Cowles—a seasoned journalist with a notable tenure at the New York Times and a seven-year streak of writing a personal finance column at The Cut—published a piece about how she’d fallen for a wild scam. It began innocently enough: a phone call from someone claiming to be ... Read More
Unveiling the truth behind AI relationship chatbots

Unveiling the truth behind AI relationship chatbots

| | online scam, scam, Scams
AI romantic partners have been a thing in popular culture since at least the 1960s. From full-on android robots like “Rhoda Miller” in My Living Doll to the disembodied voice played by Scarlett Johansson in 2013’s Her, we’ve been collectively dreaming about artificial intelligence filling all of our emotional needs ... Read More
Show your digital devices some love this Valentine’s Day

Show your digital devices some love this Valentine’s Day

| | Digital clean up
As Valentine's Day approaches, we might find ourselves in the mood for warmth and affection. However, this sentiment should be reserved for our loved ones, not our digital devices. Just as building a strong relationship requires care and attention, so too does ensuring premium, long-lasting functionality.   ... Read More
A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers

A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers

| | scam, Scams
Ah, Valentine's Day—the time when love is in the air, and scam artists are ready to swoop in with their own version of a love story. Imagine this: you're swiping through a dating app, hoping to find the yin to your yang, only to find yourself entangled in a web ... Read More
Malicious PDFs, deepfakes, and romance scams were just some of the 10 billion cyber attacks we saw last year

Malicious PDFs, deepfakes, and romance scams were just some of the 10 billion cyber attacks we saw last year

| | Threat Research
If you've been hoping that cyber attacks were on the decline, brace yourself for a reality check: 2023 was an unprecedented year in cyber threats. We witnessed more than 10 billion attacks , shattering previous records. This isn't just another number; it's a wake-up call about the boldness and craftiness ... Read More
How to spot the bad actors this awards season

How to spot the bad actors this awards season

| | online scam, scam
Lights, camera, action! Award season is a time to celebrate the shows, the crews, and, of course, the performers. But for these actors, their stage is the world of cybersecurity, where they put on the most thrilling performances of the year.  As we roll out the red carpet, it's time ... Read More
The Taylor Swift deepfake porn is nothing new – but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned

The Taylor Swift deepfake porn is nothing new – but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned

| | AI
In a recent unsettling turn of events, AI-generated explicit images of the renowned singer Taylor Swift have flooded X (formerly Twitter), illustrating the darker side of AI capabilities. These images, believed to be created using Microsoft Designer, garnered widespread attention and highlighted the ever-growing challenge of AI-generated fake pornography ... Read More