Cybersecurity researchers reported a 500% rise in mobile malware attacks in early 2022. This is worrying since most smartphones still do not have strong protection. Mobile phones now do much more than make calls. They have many features like computers, and we take them everywhere. Yet, we often protect our computers more than our phones, even though our phones store a lot of sensitive information. Over 60% of digital fraud now happens through mobile devices. Everyone should t

Banking once meant dealing with paperwork and waiting in line. Now, digital banking lets you check your account whenever you want. With features like mobile check deposit, you can simply take a photo and get on with your day. Almost three out of four people now use online banking each month, which makes managing money easier. But this convenience also comes with risks, so it’s important to stay alert and keep your banking safe. As online banking has become more popular, cyber

Businesses now have easy access to cloud solutions, but skipping over security during setup can be risky. When things move fast, cloud systems can end up misconfigured. Protecting these applications is key to keeping your business data safe. Although cloud security seems like a daunting responsibility, it is actually split into two parts – one managed by the provider and another manageable within your account. By having both entities take ownership of their respective duties

Imagine getting a sudden message from your boss asking for help. While out visiting customers, they say there’s a problem because someone forgot the gift cards. They urgently ask you to buy six $200 digital gift cards right away. The sender promises you’ll be paid back today and urges you to act fast. They mention they’ll be in meetings for the next few hours, so you can’t reach them right now. They keep saying this is very important and want you to buy the gift cards as soon

Do you feel like you’re getting more promotional texts than ever? Over the last two years, companies have increased the number of offers they send directly to our phones. Retailers and medical offices now use SMS alerts to keep customers updated. You can get faster shipment tracking and sale notifications, while pharmacies send refill reminders and doctor’s offices help you remember appointments—all straight to your phone. Text messages are convenient, making them popular for

Data theft is increasing and now leads to more security breaches than any other kind of attack. Many employees face hacking risks every day because their passwords are too easy to guess. A recent survey found that more than half of employees use the same password on several platforms, which makes them more vulnerable than they realize. A hacker could access your company’s emails and files, and even those of your customers. They might use this information to create fake invoic

Just one email can lead to a ransomware attack and costly downtime for a company. It might also trick employees into sharing their credentials, which hackers can then use to target customers. A single fake or phishing message  can put your business data at risk and make you vulnerable to hackers. If you ever get a message claiming to be from us that asks for payment before helping, do not trust it. We will never do that. A single phishing email can compromise your company and

Update your mobile number everywhere so friends and family can reach you if you move. If you move within your city or state, think about getting a local number. Keeping your contact details consistent makes things easier. If you don’t properly detach your mobile phone number from all the accounts it’s used with, you can leave yourself open to identity theft, credit card fraud, and other crimes. Update your number with each company to make things easier. If you move within you

Cybercrime is a major expense for businesses. On average, cybercriminals steal about $11 million every minute, which adds up to nearly $190,000 each second. Sadly, 60% of small and mid-sized companies  that suffer a cyberattack close within six months. The costs can include lost business, lower productivity, and payments to customers who were affected. Cybersecurity is more than just installing anti-malware software or upgrading your firewall. Many serious breaches happen bec