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How to Turbocharge your Cybersecurity Awareness Training

September 6, 2019 – Cybersecurity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjHfbZ8TWo Security awareness training can’t be a boring afterthought if it’s going to work. Own it. Secure it. Protect it. ...

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Deepfakes: When Seeing May Not Be Believing

August 21, 2019 – Cybersecurity

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

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How to Protect Your College Student from Identity Theft on Campus

August 16, 2019 – Identity Theft

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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Russian Election Interference Coming to Your Vote in 2020

August 8, 2019 – Cybersecurity

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

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Is Document Shredding Still a Thing in This Digital Age?

July 25, 2019 – Identity Theft

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

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Just Wait for the Cavity: Dental Cyber Security

June 26, 2019 – Cybersecurity

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

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Local Government Cyber Security: Our Next Big Threat

March 1, 2019 – Uncategorized

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Security Awareness Programs Like Mushy Overnight Oats?

January 21, 2019 – Cybersecurity

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

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Don’t Let Hackers & Cyber Attackers Spoil Your Holiday (Video)

December 10, 2018 – Cybersecurity Identity Theft

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 12 – Holiday Security Tips All Wrapped up Together

December 10, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 11 – Is that Holiday Email Really a Lump of Coal?

December 9, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 10 – Beware the Phony Santa Claus Comin’ to Town

December 8, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 9 – I’m getting Nuttin’ (But Scams) for Christmas

December 7, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 8 – What to Give the Person Who has Everything (and Wants to Keep it!)

December 6, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 7 – It’s a Wonderful Life—Let’s Keep it That Way

December 5, 2018 –

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 6 – Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Party!

December 5, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 5 – Don’t Tell Facebook You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

December 3, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 4 – Holiday Shopping Quiz – Is Credit or Debit Smarter?

December 2, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 3 – Stopping Hackers When You’re Shopping on Wi-Fi

December 1, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 2 – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas- at the Mall!

November 30, 2018 – Identity Theft

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

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How to Turbocharge your Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Deepfakes: When Seeing May Not Be Believing

How to Protect Your College Student from Identity Theft on Campus

Russian Election Interference Coming to Your Vote in 2020

Is Document Shredding Still a Thing in This Digital Age?

Just Wait for the Cavity: Dental Cyber Security

Local Government Cyber Security: Our Next Big Threat

Security Awareness Programs Like Mushy Overnight Oats?

Don’t Let Hackers & Cyber Attackers Spoil Your Holiday (Video)

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 12 – Holiday Security Tips All Wrapped up Together

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 11 – Is that Holiday Email Really a Lump of Coal?

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 10 – Beware the Phony Santa Claus Comin’ to Town

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 9 – I’m getting Nuttin’ (But Scams) for Christmas

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 8 – What to Give the Person Who has Everything (and Wants to Keep it!)

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 7 – It’s a Wonderful Life—Let’s Keep it That Way

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 6 – Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Party!

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 5 – Don’t Tell Facebook You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 4 – Holiday Shopping Quiz – Is Credit or Debit Smarter?

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 3 – Stopping Hackers When You’re Shopping on Wi-Fi

12 Days to a Safe Christmas: Day 2 – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas- at the Mall!

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