Knock-knock. Who’s there? It’s a cybercriminal, using their brute force attack tools to break down your password’s defenses and gain access to your account. In this week’s Micro Training, we review some of the best practices to ensure your passwords are strong enough to stand up to a brute force attack.
Smart devices are quickly becoming an integral part of society. But as the world continues to get more connected, the number of connected devices susceptible to cybercriminals grows, as well. In this week’s Micro Training, find out how to keep your data safe despite the increasing number of smart devices connected to the Internet of …
Unsolicited text messages from unknown numbers have always been a go-to tactic for scammers. But when a message simply says, “Hi,” or “Sorry, wrong number,” curiosity may take over. In this week’s Micro Training, learn how scammers are carrying out wrong number scams and what to do if you receive one of these mysterious text …
It is more common than ever for personal devices to be used for work. In this week’s Micro Training, explore the two main ways personal devices are used for work purposes and the risks that come with this new trend.
Where there are buyers and sellers there will be scammers and cybercriminals to keep an eye out for. In this week’s Micro Training, we will discuss online marketplaces and selling platforms so that you’ll be better equipped to face the most common scams found in these types of exchanges.
Phishing messages come in many forms, with many different ways to catch and respond to them. To wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ll look at the importance of recognizing and reporting an incident by analyzing three different phishing attempts.
With just the click of a button, software can be updated. However, many still ignore these update messages and leave their devices vulnerable. This week’s Micro Training follows the story of a girl who puts off updating her software. Find out how the simple task of updating software on time can help you see yourself …
Why are cyber scams so effective? It comes down to social engineering tactics that successful cybercriminals have mastered. In this week’s security tip video, learn some common social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals and some of the red flags you should look out for.
Love is in the air! Especially when it comes to cybercriminals, who love to use their romance scams to lure in their victims. In this week’s security tip video, learn about some romance scam red flags and how to help protect you or a loved one. A common sign of a Catfish is someone who avoids video …
Every business should have a strong cybersecurity posture to keep cybercriminals from infiltrating their network. One way to do this is by implementing a strict authentication process using two-step or two-factor authentication. These two processes are so similar that many confuse one with the other. Learn the difference between the two and how you can …
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