Built into the operating system is a program called Windows Defender. This is Windows’ version of anti-virus software that is geared toward not only protecting against dangerous files but also dangerous behaviors…

November 21, 2016

There are two types of companies in the world: Those that know they’ve been hacked and those that don’t. But in this case, there appears to be a third: people who use e-mail…

November 14, 2016

Let’s start with obvious: strangers — especially cyber strangers. Huge red flag when they demand money…

November 7, 2016

Before taunting them, it’s important to note that they already have your phone number, name, and possibly other identifying information. This data could be used to cause real harm to you or your family, so it is ill-advised…

October 31, 2016

Security experts say that the big cyber attack that hit Twitter, Paypal, Netflix, Airbnb and dozens of other companies last week could be a precursor to a larger assault that deeply impacts American society, possibly during the holiday shopping season…

October 26, 2016

With about five billion IoT devices connected today, with growth expected to reach 25 to 38 billion over the next five years it’s clear something needs to be done to arrest the threat of billions of devices being recruited for…

October 25, 2016