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Hey, this is a bit of a solemn and serious video today. First of all, my heart goes out to...

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What you need to know about Russia's 2020 election interference Last week, the director of national Intelligence (DNI), a Republican...

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The New Frontier: How Science Fiction Distorts Our Next Move on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity It’s been 51 years since...

The rise of disinformation campaigns could put the reputation of your company at risk Imagine waking up to find the...

John speaks with Tom Kellermann, Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Carbon Black, about emerging cyberthreats and what we can do to protect...

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How deepfake videos can undermine our elections, the stock markets and our belief in truth itself Last weekend, attendees at...

Five tips for better data and device  security habits at college This fall, roughly 19.9 million college students will attend...

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Document shredding seems to have fallen out of favor. I recently received some questions from a client wondering if, in...

FaceApp quite literally owns your face forever (or atleast the image of your face). It’s funny how we spend billions...

Within just a few days of each other, both Quest Diagnostics and Lab Corp, two of the largest blood testing...

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Since May 7, Baltimore has been dealing with a ransomware attack that brought many city systems to a standstill. Hackers...

To diagnose your under-performing cyber security awareness programs, all you need to do is look at my breakfast today. My...

There is no better gift to give yourself, your loved ones and your friends than peace of mind during the...

Don’t be fooled by the holiday email pretending to bear goodwill or gifts.

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You might get nuttin' for Christmas if you don't outsmart the thieves! Protect those packages you order online.

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Data Scrooges regularly visit social media profiles to take advantage of our charity during the holidays. Give graciously, but not...

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This holiday season, Sileo.com would like to offer the gift peace of mind to our readers. Here are 12 tips...

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Amazon and Google have both come out with wildly popular digital assistants that are loosely known as smart speakers. Amazons is...

Now, more than ever, I am being asked how to delete a Facebook account. It’s totally understandable given the massive amount...

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I’ve written A LOT about Facebook in the past. What not to post What not to like What not to...

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Do you know those USB phone charging stations at the airport? Did you realize that they can be hijacked by...

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While we don't have a sure-fire way of knowing who may get and use your credit card information, we do...

Nearly everyone offers free Wi-Fi these days, including lots of cyber criminals. They've become so good at mimicking legitimate hotspots...

DENVER, /PRNewswire/ -- Just a decade before stepping on stage to receive the speaking industry's most prestigious award, John Sileo thought he might be...

Nothing… spoils a hard-earned vacation, or a critical business trip faster than fraud. Hotel theft, ATM skimming, pick pockets. Do...

Don’t you just love the convenience of free Wi-Fi hotspots? You can access your bank account, send emails, browse in...

Have you ever wondered how cyber criminals install malware on your computer?  I’m going to show you and give you...

Don't you find it nearly impossible to remember all of those passwords you have to create for your online accounts?...

  I'm out here in Vancouver. I just took a run and it reminded me of a question that someone...

What do you call this thing? A phone, right? That’s exactly where all the trouble starts. When we call it...

Here’s something you might not know. Twenty-five percent of you have already been victims of identity theft and you don't...

All right be honest with me. You’re still creating passwords on your online accounts that use your dog’s name or...

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I’d just come off stage in San Diego and was headed to NYC for another speech when my cell rang....

What a difference a word makes. On July 24, Reuters published a story about an interview with Colin Angle, the...

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Identity thieves are already on the prowl as Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc on Texas. Take these important steps to protect...

The Trump Russia Investigation seems to be getting stickier - so which parts matter and which don't?

Can Russian hacking lead to a mass power-grid outage, the release of radioactive materials, a pre-strike military attack?

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As they say, sunlight is the best disinfectant, and I'm certain that the administration has nothing to hide. But doing...

Preventing identity theft can be easy when you take a few crucial steps. Start now and stop worrying about how...

Do you feel violated by the election hacking scheme successfully conducted by Vladimir Putin and the Russian government? Regardless of...

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The Panama Papers are a leaders lesson in good cyber security. Don't make the same mistakes they did.

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In the Apple vs FBI iPhone backdoor hacking conversation, do you favor one side over the other? What if your...

Just as fishing is one of the oldest occupations around, phishing is one of the oldest scams around. Ever since...

3 Quick tips to keep your online shopping out of the hands of criminals and hackers.

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