Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Common Facebook Messenger Scams and How To Avoid Them

Some common scams on Facebook Messenger include requests for authentication codes, fake charity pages asking for donations, messages offering investment advice or even fake giveaways. Facebook Messenger is a messaging service that allows you to share photos, videos and messages with your friends on Facebook. Continue reading to learn what Facebook Messenger scams are, some common scams you may encounter while using Facebook and how you can prevent becoming a victim of these scams.

The Three Different Types of Hackers

There are three general categories that hackers fall into: white hat hackers, black hat hackers and gray hat hackers. Each type of hacker has different motivations behind their hacking activities. Learn more about the different types of hackers and how to prevent malicious hackers from compromising your online accounts.

Professor Alan Watkins demystifies cybersecurity for small business owners

How worried should small businesses be about cyber attacks? Pretty worried, according to Alan Watkins, a professor for the Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Program at National University, and an expert with a long career in cybersecurity, emergency management, and law enforcement.

Ten Ways You Can Avoid Debit Card Fraud

Having your debit card information stolen or used by someone else to impersonate you can be stressful and damaging to your finances and identity. To avoid becoming a victim of debit card fraud, you should secure your bank accounts with strong passwords, use your credit card for purchases, be cautious of phishing scams and more. Continue reading to learn what debit card fraud is and how to avoid becoming a victim of it.

The Risks of Storing Your Passwords in Google Sheets

There are several risks associated with storing your passwords in Google Sheets, including its lack of end-to-end encryption by default and lack of secure sharing capabilities. While Google Sheets uses a secure type of encryption, it does not use end-to-end encryption automatically, meaning anyone at Google can view your files. It is risky to store information as important as your passwords in Google Sheets because the software is not designed to be a password manager.

How To Detect Spyware on an Android Phone

You can detect spyware on an Android phone by recognizing the following signs: your phone suddenly becomes slow, the battery drains quickly, unfamiliar apps appear, it overheats frequently, you receive strange messages or it makes weird noises during phone calls. Spyware is a form of malware installed onto your device without your knowledge. Once spyware is installed, a cybercriminal can spy on you and collect private information like passwords or credit card numbers.

Is It Safe To Send Tax Documents via Email?

Sending tax documents by email poses significant risks because emails are not fully encrypted. Emails can also be intercepted while in transit, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access. As a result, using email for tax documents increases the risk of identity theft and tax fraud. Continue reading to learn about the security risks of emailing your tax documents and what you should do instead.