MGM Resorts isn’t a newcomer when it comes to being the victim of cyber-crime. In 2020 the conglomerate suffered a security breach that impacted guest data, financial information, technical infrastructures, and more. Now, three years later the entertainment and resort giant were targeted again. The actual form of cyberattack MGM suffered has not been disclosed. […]
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In an increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, so do the threats that target it. Today, organizations and individuals face a vast array of cyber threats, each employing different means to worm their way in. To better thwart these threats, understanding what they are, how they […]
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Identity theft used to be prevented by shredding all of your important documents. Although that is still a practice used, the digitization of data has significantly increased the risk of stolen data. Now, couple that with an increased frequency of personally identifiable information (PII) being shared, and the risk of identity theft becomes immanent. 5 […]
“Hey Google, is anyone listening?” “Always.” Our connection to the digital world seems to grow daily. That includes physical devices placed in homes across the country. Privacy advocates aren’t so sure that they’re a good idea. We’ll let you decide and share proven ways to protect your data. Plus still enjoy your favorite music or […]
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A castle is a good picture of a cybersecurity strategy. Layers of barriers were meant to protect the vulnerable. If an enemy crossed the moat, they’d face towering walls. Should they breach the walls, they’d encounter another obstacle. And so on. Fast forward to modern times. A recent bill before the U.S. government poses a […]
Vigilance is needed in 2023. The term is defined as, “more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger.” Apply that mindset to your online activity. And the result will be massive peace of mind. Protecting your loved ones is at the core of who you are. Educating yourself on malware is another step […]
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Today, we want faster access to online information. Websites that load instantly. Handling our banking needs in a few clicks. And that’s just scratching the surface. But in order to safeguard your online information, throw this out the window. Slow. Down. Don’t simply scan this blog, because it contains valuable learning on a way to […]
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Hopefully by this time you have heard about the risks associated with Tik Tok and not using it. If you haven’t, I’ll give you some reasons why you should not be installing Tik Tok on your devices and some reasons why you should be very wary of installing other questionable apps as well because of […]
As you have most likely seen, scanning QR codes is one of the latest trends for getting information on products and services, but there’s a dark side to this trend as we will show you. QR codes are an easy way to share information but as they say, “that sword cuts both ways”! So, here […]
Black Friday is typically the shopping day that kicks off the holiday season followed closely by Cyber Monday. Cyber criminals are busy throughout most of the year, but they also realize that the optimum time to hunt their prey, (You), is during that time of year a lot of people are shopping online. Therefore, it […]
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