What Does IoT Mean? By now, you’ve probably heard the term Internet of Things (IoT), and may even know that it’s referring to devices that ‘talk’ to each other. From toasters and coffee pots to doorbells and light switches, having devices connected to the web is what all the cool kids are doing these days. […]
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IoT: Security, Privacy & Updating The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a hot commodity. The devices range from major appliances to bike lojack. Your thermostat, door lock, tile on your car keys, Echo, and Alexa, all of them are Internet of Things devices. We are seeing more and more devices enter the workplace as […]
8 Steps to Data Security Data Security is in the news in some fashion each and every day. From the infamous Equifax breach, to the recently reported Facebook data harvesting, there are an ever-increasing number of new ways to gain access to your information. Humans have moved ahead of machines as targets for cyber crimes. […]
Every day is a good day for computer security, but today is all about raising additional awareness about you and your computer’s security. Let’s get right to it! #1 You are a target. You may not be a corporation, or have a lot of money, but you are still a target. It might be a password, personal […]
What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is the practice of sending emails ostensibly from a known or trusted sender in order to induce targeted individuals to reveal confidential information. Fancy words for a hacker sending an email to trick you into giving out your passwords or other information that could compromise your data, bank accounts, or […]