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

Security awareness training can’t be a boring afterthought if it’s going to work.  Own it. Secure it. Protect it.  Those...

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...

What will it take for Americans, especially our politicians, to care about Russian election interference? That’s a question I’ve been...

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...

Dental Cyber Security is kind of like, well, being a dentist. You’re in your patient’s mouth. The red flags are...

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...

If you have stayed at one of Marriott’s Starwood hotels in the past few years, chances are you have been...

Sextortion scams are on the rise, and cyber criminals are using our discomfort in talking about this subject to continue...

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...

One billion people worldwide use Facebook to share the details of their lives with their friends and may be unaware...

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

What do IOT Toys have to do with your kids? Remember when the most dangerous thing a parent had to...

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.

Because of the power of social media holiday scammers like to make you think you are giving to a charitable...

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

Looking for a great holiday gift? Forget the fruitcake and buy them something that will make their life calmer and...

Want to know how to catch fraudulent purchases on your credit and debit card accounts before they land you in...

Holiday parties can be a major source of identity theft. While the hosts are off making merry, the guests are...

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

Do you realize that one form of payment is MUCH riskier than another regardless of whether you shop online or...

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

Did you know that the free Wi-Fi hotspot you are using to do your holiday shopping while sipping coffee is...

Identity thieves and scammers take advantage of distracted shoppers, especially on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are some helpful...

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

We hear all the time about stupid things people do when it comes to creating passwords; the most commonly used...

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...

  One of the very greatest threats you face in terms of cyber crime is something called ransomware. It's a...

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...

How to Protect Yourself from the Equifax Data Breach Equifax, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies disclosed...

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?

Cyber security experts have come to the conclusion that the NotPetya ransomware attack wasn't about the ransom, but about political...

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...

Cyber Monday can be a huge shopping convenience, or a nasty digital disaster. Make sure you protect your accounts and...

Federal regulators have approved new broadband privacy rules that require internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon to ask for...

Setting Up Account Alerts Can Help Protect You From Fraud. Did you realize that you can have your credit card...

The DNC hack is a prime example of a very popular type of cyber espionage - political profiling. The DNC's...

Zuckerberg Hacked: Why does a social media titan not follow his own advice? Because knowing something (passwords need to be...

When was the last time you checked your privacy settings on your social media profiles? We’ve outlined some of the...

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

Ransomware is a type of malware that will lock the contents of your computer and force you to pay a...

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.

This data breach 2015 summary shows a trend towards medical data breach and a continuation of retail and corporate security...

Come on, admit it. Don't you feel just a little satisfaction watching 37 million adulterers exposed? "They do kind of...

Have you ever wondered if identity theft services are worth the money? They are if they meet this criteria...

Target will spend $100 million on chip and PIN technology: is it worth it? And how does the US catch...

What is the weakest link in your cyber security plan? Answer—any human being who works for your company!

Wearable technology can be a force for good, but you need to consider the privacy and security implications of the...

Government data breach puts the private information of our civil servants, military and maybe even spy agencies at risk.

The last thing you want when going on vacation is to experience travel identity theft. Here's how to stop it...

If a hacker can change the course of an airplane using the in-flight entertainment system, how could they change the...

Part 4 of our series on all stages of travel safety. Learn to think like the criminals think, outwit them...

Part 3 of our series on all stages of travel safety. Learn to think like the criminals think, outwit them...

This is part 2 of our series on all stages of travel safety. Learn to think like the criminals think,...

Protect your identity when planning your travels by reading our comprehensive four-part series on all stages of travel safety. Learn...

On October 15, 2015, Chip and Pin credit cards will shift the burden of fraud from banks to retailers. In...

While experiencing medical identity theft isn’t always as devastating as dying from the plague, it’s easy to draw some parallels.

Tax time identity theft is rampant. Here's what you need to know in a 3 part series to protect your...

One of my favorite data breach experts, Larry Ponemon, issued a report with Raytheon that corporate boards of directors should...

Are you a victim of the Anthem breach? If so, you can minimize the possible damage that can be done...

Sony's embarrassing data breach is our classroom. Cyber Leadership is a topic that we wrongly discuss AFTER the attack. Read...

Beware of a new check fraud scam where an unsolicited check arrives for you in the mail. If you cash...

Beware of holiday scams that come around this time of year. Let us teach you how to protect your information...

A Russian website streaming footage from thousands of devices (such as baby monitors) reminds us of the steps we need...

USPS breach is a great example of why information is stolen that isn't going to be used for financial gain....

Android flashlight apps collect unnecessary user data and accesses areas of the device completely unrelated to the purpose of the...

Ebola is a magnet for media attention, even in countries with few casualties. Is the prospect of cybergeddon informed by...

Is the Dropbox Breach something to worry about? Dropbox denies a breach, but even if it wasn't technically hacked, the...

The GameOver Zeus Virus can intercept and send out your bank account numbers and passwords. Here's how to test for...

The Home Depot Data Breach shows that retailers and consumer alike have given in to complacency - we lose interest...

Apple Pay has done what others who have tried mobile wallet concepts in the past have not: they’ve made it...

Want to know one of the best ways to get rid of email scams? Get rid of the emails by...

Celebrity accounts being hacked is just the tip of the iceberg of cloud-based security hacks. Learn how to keep yourself...

Chase Bank is the latest in the cyber attack / cyberseige playing field. Why? A number of factors.

After UPS Breach, Homeland Security has warned US retailers that malicious software that allows hackers to steal customer financial data...