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5 Cybersecurity measures anyone can master

Posted on Friday September 07, 2018  |  tips and tricks, software updates, password managers, multi factor authentication, https, encryption, cybersecurity, adobe flash

Avoiding malware and online scams takes a lot of work. You have to treat every email with suspicion, manage a long list of convoluted passwords, and avoid public WiFi networks. Ideally, you follow several other cybersecurity best practices, but many users don't believe they're worth the time. If you're one of those people, here are five ways to stay safe that won't eat up all your time.

 

Chrome to mark HTTP as 'not secure'

Posted on Thursday June 14, 2018  |  android, browsers, chrome, encryption, google, http, https, isp, lets encrypt, lighthouse, mac, security, windows

Google Chrome currently marks HTTPS-encrypted sites with a green lock icon and "Secure" sign. And starting in July, Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as "not secure." Google hopes this move will nudge users away from the unencrypted web. Read on to learn more about the forthcoming changes.

 

The importance of HTTPS

Posted on Wednesday March 07, 2018  |  web browsing, security, phishing, https everywhere, https, http, firefox, encryption, chrome

Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser's address bar. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. Let's go over some user-friendly HTTPS best practices to help you surf the web safely.

 

Phishers use encrypted sites to scam

Posted on Friday December 22, 2017  |  phishing scam, https, encryption, cyber security

Just when you thought cyber criminals couldn’t get smarter, along comes a new scamming technique. Previously used for safeguarding browsing activity, encryption tools are now used by hackers in carrying out phishing scams. This means some fraudulent sites may have HTTPS on their address, giving users a false sense of security.

 

KRACK hacks: What you need to know

Posted on Thursday November 02, 2017  |  wpa2, wifi, vpn, public wifi, patch, krack, https, ethernet

You've heard of ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and even phishing, but one hacking technique you may not have heard of is the KRACK exploit. This attack takes advantage of a vulnerability in WiFi networks, which puts any device with a wireless connection at risk. Here's everything you need to know about KRACK.

 

5 simple but manageable security measures

Posted on Thursday July 14, 2016  |  two factor authentication, password manager, https, flash player, cybersecurity

2016July14_Security_ADon't be put off by the tech jargon of security experts you find in forums and self-help books. A managed service provider is what you need to break down complex security ideas into easy-to-understand language. However, they generally focus on installing and managing protection software that's often far too complicated to operate without their help. And when that's the case, what can you do to improve the safety of your business and its data? Keep reading for 5 effective, down-to-earth cybersecurity measures that you not only need to know, but need to put into action.

 

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