Good Security Habits Can Go A Long Way In A New Year

It’s a new year! And while everyone will face new cyber risks going forward, it makes it more important than ever for individuals to assume responsibility for safeguarding their devices and data. Threats stay the same, but they also evolve to become more dangerous and new ones pop up like the cork of a champagne bottle. Protecting yourself from all of this begins with education and heeding the advice of cybersecurity experts. While we all think we know all of this already, anyone can become a victim of cybercrime when the circumstances are right. READ FULL STORY

You've Got Malware, We've Got Help

The world of mobile viruses can be a bit confusing, right? Don't worry, we’ve got you. While your phone can fall victim to malware, it's highly unlikely that it’s going to result in an unrecoverable situation. What you may encounter are things like adware, bloatware, or those pesky pop-ups that drive you nuts. There is no shortage of those these days. These all can hitch a ride from third-party websites, apps, or even those suspicious email and text messages you receive all the time. But here we are to help! READ FULL STORY

Unsubscribing From Newsletters? Beware Of Phishing Afterward

Newsletters can be a very easy way to stay informed about news, events, special offers, and a whole lot more. But they also seem to appear in your inbox without your authorization, for a whole host of reasons. And if you don’t want them, often, clicking the "unsubscribe" link is enough to stop receiving them, however, not always. There are dangers when you do that too, including phishing attacks, downloaded malware, or merely just what may seem like never-ending spam. READ FULL STORY

Ready For College? Cyber-Smart Tips For Students

As students rev-up for college (or any school these days), cybercriminals are getting ready, too. College students are ripe targets for device theft, malware infections, email phishing, and a whole lot more. After all, a lot of school is completed on a digital device these days. Below are some cyber-smart tips for you and all students before leaving for school. Unfortunately, cybercrooks put targets on college students, and in a new environment, students have a lot of things demanding their attention. So, making sure devices are as safe as they can be is one less thing to worry about. READ FULL STORY

Chicago Kids Stricken By Hospital Cyberattack

Yet another hospital felt the pain of a cyberattack affecting patient services. This time, those in the crosshairs are children, the patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. If you're wondering who would attack a children’s hospital, you're not alone. Lurie and the FBI are working to answer that question, and in the meantime, the hospital is struggling to maintain disrupted patient services. On their website, Lurie Children’s Hospital called what they experienced a "cybersecurity matter" without further detail. READ FULL STORY