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Building a Cyber Strong America: How You Can Help During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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 […]

Is your cloud full or is that a phishing scam?

You get an email or a text that seems to be from Google, Apple, or Microsoft. The message looks professional, with all the right logos and fonts. It says your cloud storage is full and you need to “upgrade now” to avoid losing your files. Your mind races—you’ve been saving a lot of photos and […]

Hooked–don’t let phishing scams reel you in

We’ve all seen them – emails or texts that look legit but just feel a little…off. Maybe it’s a “urgent” message from your bank, a “shipping notification” for something you didn’t order, or even a plea for help from a “friend” in need. These are likely phishing scams, and they’re designed to trick you into […]

The growing threat of AI-generated malware: what you need to know

We’ve all been hearing about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing everything, from writing emails to creating amazing art. But here’s a heads-up about a darker side of AI: cybercriminals are now starting to weaponize it, leading to a new generation of scary-smart malware and attacks. Think about it – AI can learn patterns, make […]

Don’t click that link—why you need a URL expander for X (Twitter)

How often do you scroll through X (formerly Twitter) and see a link that’s been shortened? We see them all the time. Services like Buffer, dlvr.it, and even X’s own link shortener take long, messy links and turn them into something clean and short. This is great for keeping tweets concise, but it creates a […]

Job scams are out there: how to dodge the fakes and land a real gig

Searching for a new job can be a mix of excitement and a bit of stress, right? You’re polishing your resume, sending out applications, and dreaming of that next big career move. But here’s a crucial warning you need to keep in mind: while you’re busy looking for your dream job, cybercriminals are busy setting […]