When you type a website address, or URL, into your browser, you probably don’t think much about the last few letters, right? That little suffix—the .com, .org, or .net—is called a Top-Level Domain (TLD). For years, these TLDs were limited and very familiar. But the internet is a big place now, and new TLDs have […]

You’ve finished an important document, and now it’s time to share it with your team. What’s your first move? If you’re like many people, you might download the file and email it as an attachment, or maybe you grab the link and send it off. While those methods might seem convenient, they introduce several major […]

When you settle down for a weekend binge, you expect to see your profile—not random activity from a device you don’t recognize. While it might just be a friend sharing a password (bad habit, by the way!), an unrecognized device on your streaming account could be a red flag pointing to a much larger cybersecurity […]

You get an email that looks completely legitimate. The sender is your boss, a coworker, or maybe even someone from your IT department. The message is well-written and refers to a project you’re working on, asking you to quickly click a link to review a document or log in to a new platform. Your gut […]

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative that encourages individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to protect themselves online. In 2025, the theme is “Building a Cyber Strong America,” a call to action for everyone—from government agencies to private companies and everyday internet users—to strengthen our collective defenses against cyber threats. Cybersecurity isn’t […]

An email pops up in your inbox from a friend or a colleague. The subject line is a little odd, maybe “urgent request” or “quick question.” You open it, and the message asks for a favor: can you send them a link, transfer some money, or provide some information? Everything in your gut is telling […]