Wendy Howell

There have been many security breaches and updates in the news recently so we picked the ones we think affect the most individuals. As such, this post discusses an important change with Amazon devices that every user should be aware of, a recent password breach and a roundup of recent

Over the last few weeks some new and impactful data breaches and security hacks have been exposed. You have likely heard about the ransomware attack that hit a gas pipeline, but may have missed others, like why Kansas often has three times the national average of identity theft, and how

The number of threats to your private information and files changes every day. Sometimes the threat comes from a company you do business with being exposed, other times you turn out to be the threat by accidentally clicking on something you shouldn't have. Considering how many threats are out there

In case you were not aware, World Backup Day, which falls on March 31st every year, is almost here! While it is important to always back up your data, the purpose of the day is to remind people how important it is to have a protocol in place for backing

More than one user on a single device is very common, especially in offices where there is employee turnover or where the business is open round-the-clock. Unfortunately, these devices often have only a single user account that multiple people use, which can prove problematic. If you have a business and

The last few weeks have been rife with security threats and vulnerabilities. In this post we discuss some of the most current threats and vulnerabilities, including some that affect the Windows operating system, the Google Chrome browser, a malicious cryptocurrency application and more. Regardless of which piece you find most

Last week we discussed several ways to protect your data privacy on a regular basis. These were everyday things you could change that would have a big impact on how much of a target you could be. This week we will cover some recent data breaches and Ransomware attacks that

Data Privacy Day occurs annually on January 28th. Unlike days with excitement or celebration, Data Privacy Day is a day built around reflecting, planning, education and implementation. It is a great reminder to pay close attention to where and how you reveal your data and the ways this puts your

While the last few weeks were busy with holidays, plenty of security attacks were also happening. Some, like FireEye's SolarWinds vulnerability was widely publicized, while others may have gone unnoticed. These include a fourth data breach for T-Mobile, an increase in swatting attacks, and a $10M Ticketmaster fine that exemplifies

WordPress originally began as an easy-to-use framework for bloggers. Today, it is commonly used to build websites. This progression happened in large part because of WordPress's built-in themes, flexibility, large variety of available plugins, and the fact that it is free. WordPress has an interface that is user-friendly so people