Protecting Yourself from a Data Breach Requires Two Step Authentication Have you ever thought about how a data breach could affect you personally? What about your business? Either way, it can be devastating. Fortunately, there are ways that you can protect your personal or business data, and it’s easier than you think. Robert Siciliano Apps, Cloud, Data Center, Help Desk, InfoSec, technology data breach, data privacy, data security, two step verification 216 Views Read More >>
Study Shows Millennials Choose Convenience Over Security To those of us consider Tom Cruise the movie star of our day or even Grunge as the music we grew up with, looking at millennials, and the way they view life, is fascinating. These “kids” or young adults, many are brilliant. They really do define “disruption”. Robert Siciliano Apps, Cloud, InfoSec, Mobile cyber security, data security, internet security, privacy and security 447 Views Read More >>
Your Hacked Mobile Phone Number is Like Your Social Security Number If you have a cell phone, and you use it in any way associated with accessing online accounts (and many do), you are putting yourself at risk of getting hacked. With only a phone number and a bit of information, which is easy to get through social engineering, a hacker can break into your personal and financial accounts. Robert Siciliano Apps, InfoSec, Mobile iPhone security, mobile phone security, phone scam 957 Views Read More >>
Protect Your Organization Against Malware with these Tips It is September and it’s National Preparedness Month—a great time to get involved in the safety of your community. Make plans to stay safe, and this includes maintaining ongoing communications. National Preparedness Month culminates September 30th with National PrepareAthon! Day. Robert Siciliano Apps, Data Center, Help Desk, InfoSec, Systems computer virus, public WIFI, virus, VPN 1021 Views Read More >>
Exactly What is a Hacker? You probably think you know what a “hacker” is, but the images portrayed in the media can be misleading. Robert Siciliano Apps, Help Desk, InfoSec, Systems Black Hat Hackers, hacker, white hat hacker 729 Views Read More >>
Smart Password Management Many people, including myself, make mistakes with their passwords and use them on site after site. To remain safe, it’s important to use a unique, strong password on every site you visit. How do you do this the easy way? Use a password manager. Robert Siciliano Apps, InfoSec, Management, Mobile password alert, password manager, password security 716 Views Read More >>
Why You Should Use a Password Manager Most experts in cybersecurity suggest that computer users utilize a password manager, and I think they have a great point. Robert Siciliano Apps, Help Desk, InfoSec master password, password manager, password security 782 Views Read More >>
The Switch to the Chip Card – One Year Later The October anniversary of the liability shift has passed, and anniversaries are an excellent time to look back on progress…this is no exception. The U.S. EMV migration plan was set four years ago as a way to fight card fraud and to protect both consumers and merchants. Robert Siciliano Apps, Cloud, InfoSec, Mobile Chip and PIN cards, credit card breach, credit cards, EMV, safety & security 1094 Views Read More >>
Stop Sharing Your Location Information The Internet helps us connect and share with people around the world, but there are some people with whom you definitely shouldn’t be sharing your information. Although it’s not pleasant to think about, it’s not just friends and family that can see your online posts, bad guys can too, including criminals and even sex offenders. Robert Siciliano Apps, Cloud, General, InfoSec, Mobile online privacy, online safety, online security 831 Views Read More >>
Why Use VPN? If you want to be a pro at privacy, here’s a tip: When it’s time to go online, whether it’s at an airport lounge, coffee house, hotel, or any other public Wi-Fi spot, don’t log into any of your accounts unless you use a virtual private network (VPN). Robert Siciliano Apps, Cloud, Data Center, Enterprise, Help Desk, InfoSec, Telecom HotSpot Shield VPN, VPN, wifi 870 Views Read More >>