Category: Passwords

  • The Importance of Updating Passwords

    The Importance of Updating Passwords

    With a new year here, one of the simplest yet most effective ways to protect yourself online is by regularly updating your passwords and following best practices for cyber security. Why Update Passwords Regularly? Passwords are your first line of defense against unauthorized access to your personal and professional information. Over time, even the strongest…

  • Beware the Phishing Phantoms

    Beware the Phishing Phantoms

    As the eerie chill of Halloween creeps in, it’s not just ghosts and goblins you need to watch out for. In the shadowy corners of the internet lurk the sinister phishers, ready to trick you into giving up your precious information. This Halloween, arm yourself with knowledge and stay one step ahead of these digital…

  • Unmasking Phishing Emails

    Unmasking Phishing Emails

    Phishing is a cyberattack where malicious actors impersonate reputable organizations to steal sensitive information, deploy ransomware, or compromise systems. With the increasing volume of emails sent daily, distinguishing between legitimate and phishing emails has become more challenging. However, there are several telltale signs to help identify phishing attempts. By being vigilant and recognizing these signs,…

  • How Password Encryption Works

    How Password Encryption Works

    Maintaining strong password protection within a business is essential to secure sensitive data, uphold customer confidence, and avert potentially expensive security incidents. Encryption makes your password unreadable and unusable by hackers, protecting it both on servers and during internet transmission. Imagine creating a strong password, but it’s stored in plain text on a server. If a…

  • Password Policies are Changing

    Password Policies are Changing

    Password policies have been changing to keep up with all the changes over the past few years. Computer processing speeds have increased which makes cracking passwords easier. Hackers are better at the psychological-side of tricking users to revel their passwords. “Best Practices” are always reacting to the latest environment, yet many companies and users alike…

  • Passwords – The Struggle is Real!

    Passwords – The Struggle is Real!

    We all struggle with passwords. They tend to create frustration for the user, and even though we know they are necessary, we often try to use the same password or simple passwords for everything to make our lives easier. Passwords act as the gatekeeper between the rest of the web and our personal and business…