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Human Layer Security

Smishing: The Cyber Scam That’s Hitting Your Phone Right Now

My phone goes off. A text from a number I don’t recognize: “I’ll be late for lunch.”  I pause. Do I respond? Who is this? Maybe it’s a coworker. A friend. A client. But here’s the truth: It’s not. It’s ...

Why Phishing Simulations Are Failing (and What Actually Works)

Imagine you’re trying to teach someone to swim. But instead of giving them lessons, showing them how to float, or even letting them practice in the shallow end, you just shove them into the deep end, over and over, and ...

Would One of Your Employees Let an Attacker In?

I know what you’re thinking—“No way. My team is too smart for that.” They are all engineers. They know security. No one can phish the help desk. That kind of thinking is exactly what hackers are counting on. Overconfidence is ...

The One Job That Will Make or Break Your Career in Cybersecurity

STOP. Whatever you’re doing right now—put it on hold. This is the most important thing you’ll do as a security engineer. Miss this, and you may as well ignore everything else. What’s your number one job? Patching computers? Installing security ...

Office Mandates Are Driving Top Talent Away

The good news is that the old way of life is starting to seep back in, replacing the “new normal” lifestyle that originated in 2020. Masks are no longer mandated, and people feel safer out in public. However, the bad ...

Would Your Users Spot This Attack? If Not, Your MSP Is at Risk

You’re busy. Your team is busy. Your clients are busy. And that’s exactly what cybercriminals are counting on. A new social engineering attack is making its way into networks across the world—and it’s shockingly simple. Here’s how it works: Step ...

Are Your End Users the Network’s Greatest Threat?

When it comes to hacking, your end users are the easiest way into the network. Hackers know it. Insurance companies know it—that’s why cyber awareness training is no longer optional. Here’s the truth: your clients think you’re already doing this. ...

Old Digital Scams, New Tricks: Stay Informed to Stay Safe

Since the Internet became an integral part of daily lives, scammers have attempted to use all sorts of networks to steal from unsuspecting victims. There aren’t any members of Royal families in need of assistance or foreign lottery winnings waiting ...

Your Office May Be Full of Tracking Tech

Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? If you were an employee working in an office, you could trust your instincts. Many businesses are implementing tracking tech – employee tracking tools that monitor indicators like employee office use ...

Public Wi-Fi Risks: Protect Your Data Now

Your employees and customers have all visited stores and cafes or navigated public transportation systems offering patrons free Wi-Fi. Most people have happily connected to these networks, hoping for a faster connection or a quick update from work. Even so, ...

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