Many times, just entering a couple of letters in the “to:” field of an email often results in your email client filling an auto-completion. Sometimes it may be great feature, but one that may backfire. It might for instance, result in you mistakenly sending sensitive information to someone who shouldn’t have received it.

Many businesses are digitizing their records to streamline workflows, improve productivity and make important documents easier to retrieve. Most importantly, digitizing physical documents is a great way to ensure they don’t go missing. To do so securely, use a document management system (DMS) to store important files in one cloud setting. A good DMS can […]

Many people like to share their streaming services with friends and family. While doing so can be a kind gesture or favor, it also puts privacy at risk for all parties involved. When you give a friend access to your account, your privacy hinges upon their cybersecurity just as much as yours. If they click […]

Social media sites like TikTok and Facebook have a seemingly never-ending selection of settings you can tweak for security and privacy. Please don’t leave the defaults on – take a little time and review the options, find options that limit who can see your data and reduce your overall exposure. A good example is TikTok’s […]

Network segmentation is when you divide your computer network using a bridge, switch or router. In essence, you split your network to control the flow of traffic in each separate part. When it comes to security, segmentation prevents a hacker from moving laterally across your network. Put simply, it limits how far their attack can […]

If your information is compromised, a hacker may be making charges on your credit card. If you’re unaware of those charges, your credit score could take a sizable hit. Keeping a watchful eye on your credit report is a good idea. Hackers often target financial information when ecommerce reaches peak volume. Monitoring your report will […]