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Protect Sensitive Data on USB Drives and Memory Sticks if they are Lost or Stolen

Protect Sensitive Data on USB Drives and Memory Sticks if they are Lost or Stolen

by Mike Foster | Feb 17, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Family Security, Password Security

People sometimes lose or misplace USB memory sticks, SD Cards, External USB hard drives, and other external storage media. Help protect your data from prying eyes and cyber thieves by encrypting the drive. On Macs and Windows, encrypting an external drive can be as...
Block Inbound and Outbound Fraudulent Email Messages

Block Inbound and Outbound Fraudulent Email Messages

by Mike Foster | Feb 4, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Audits, Email Security, Hacking

This week, two companies contacted us asking how they can block bad actors from sending fraudulent email messages pretending to be from their company. There are underutilized email settings that can:-Prevent bad actors from sending email messages impersonating your...
How Attackers Bypass Your Password Protection Even if You Use Two-Step Login

How Attackers Bypass Your Password Protection Even if You Use Two-Step Login

by Mike Foster | Jan 27, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Audits, Hacking

Before you let passwords and two-step login be the security controls you rely on the most, remember bad actors can altogether bypass the login if they take control of users’ computers. Think of buildings that have locked doors. If an employee lets a stranger...
Make Logging into Websites and Networks a Happier Experience Using One-Tap Login

Make Logging into Websites and Networks a Happier Experience Using One-Tap Login

by Mike Foster | Jan 20, 2022 | Mobile Security, Password Security, Supporting IT Professionals

Sometimes, when you log in, you must enter a code you receive by text or from an app on your phone. However, if you use one-tap login, all you need to do is click a checkmark on your phone’s screen. Some organizations, including Microsoft, give you the option to...
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