Security Topics 3 Steps to Take to Recover an Email You Think has Been Hacked Thinking an email account has been hacked is very stressful. Email is often our most common communication with others, and someone else gaining access to an email account can have serious repercussions. This situation is made more stressful when you are not sure where to begin to regain control of
Security Topics Security Updates: Infected Android Apps, Twitter Vulnerabilities and GPS Trackers Each week there are more data vulnerabilities and attacks released into the wild, exposed by cybersecurity analysts and patched by app developers. The last few weeks have been no exception to this unfortunate reality. This post discusses several recent threats including infected Android apps removed from the Google Play store,
Security Topics Security Updates: A Microsoft Office 365 Flaw and the End of Internet Explorer Updates to software applications are continually being released by their publishers. Sometimes updates are released to address security issues, sometimes they introduce new features, while other times they retire features. Regardless of the reason for these changes, users can only avoid updates for so long. Eventually you will want to
Security Topics Security Round Up: 21M Records Exposed, a SonicWall Vulnerability & Windows Malware As with every month, there have been several new threats to our data and privacy. Most recently, there was a data dump that included personal information on 21 million people, a vulnerability in some SonicWall firewalls, and malware directed at Windows systems. This post discusses what happened, what you need
Security Topics How to Manage Permissions on Shared OneDrive Folders OneDrive is a file syncing tool used to store files in the cloud or as a hybrid of in the cloud and locally. The OneDrive app is included with most Microsoft Office subscriptions, both O365 and Microsoft 365, and includes 1TB of storage. OneDrive shows up as a folder in
Security Topics Security Round Up: Fake Antivirus in Google Play Store and T-Mobile Data Buyback Like most weeks, there have been new security breaches and other issues affecting both businesses and individuals. Two that affect the greatest number of users include a fake anti-virus app in the Google Play Store and T-Mobile trying to buy back their customer data that had previously been breached. This
Security Topics The Most Secure of 3 Forms of Two/Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multi-factor, or two-factor, authentication is a security feature that helps protect users' accounts by requiring extra input when a user attempts to log into one of their accounts. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is allowed by the provider of the account, and there are different forms of MFA. Multi-factor authentication occurs
Security Topics Security Round Up: A Windows Data Wiping Bug and Recent Malware Attacks As there always are, new security breaches and updates have been in recent news. While it would be nearly impossible to cover everything, we specifically pick those stories that we think affect the most individuals. As such, this post discusses an important Windows data wiping bug as well as the
General Topics Security Round Up: Google Doc and WordPress Vulnerabilities Plus Malicious USB Drives Several new security vulnerabilities and threats have been exposed over the last few weeks. It is impossible to cover all of the threats, and many affect only a very small portion of the population. Here we cover more commonly used software and applications that are likely to affect greater numbers
Security Topics 3 Security Updates: Exposed User Records, Ransomware and Video Links Spreading Malware Several new security threats have recently been exposed, many of which more directly affect the business word. However, the more aware you are of what is going on, the more likely you are to protect your data security. Also, individuals are also often targets so understanding how current threats work
Security Topics How to Identify Text Messages that are Really SPAM Everyone who has a cell phone has likely been the recipient of SPAM text messages which have recently become more common. These messages are being added to the already sometimes overwhelming number of SPAM emails and calls people deal with on a daily basis. Like SPAM calls and emails, there
Security Topics How to Fix Failing User Credentials on Domain-Joined Devices Connecting via VPNs When a great deal of people shifted to working remotely rather than going into an office, the one thing they were often missing was access to the files they used to be able to easily access. These files were often stored on servers or other computers, rather than on the
Security Topics Security Updates: Clubhouse/Facebook Breach and the Likeliest Malware Threat Source New security threats are introduced, found and patched nearly every day, not all in the same day of course! Some threats are directed at you as an individual, while others are directed at companies you and others do business with. The larger the company, as well as the greater the
Security Topics How to Verify & Update your WordPress Version with Recent Security Threats A new WordPress update recently released addresses three critical security threats as well as providing fixes to 60 bugs. WordPress has urged all users to update their software version to WordPress 5.8.1 [https://eyonic.com/1/?QA] as soon as possible to address these issues. Depending upon the
Security Topics 3 Tech Situations Where it is Dangerous Not to Have Multiple Accounts/Versions Most of the time the advice coming from those who work in technology or security will tell you not to ever share passwords, user accounts, or devices, as well as not to reuse credentials or use easy passwords. These are some of the basics of protecting your personal identity and
Security Topics Security Round Up: T-Mobile, Hospital Downtime & Lost Police Records There have been several new data breaches, exposures and other issues affecting both businesses and individuals the last few weeks. This post discusses several of these issues, what we know about what happened, and what you need to know to protect yourself. This post discusses a T-Mobile data breach, how
Security Topics How to Recognize When Government Notifications are Actually a Scam The news the last few weeks has been saturated with stories about security threats and risks. Some victims are still being affected by the Kaseya hack from several weeks ago [https://eyonic.com/1/?PL]. Those without recent backups may be left in the lurch as ransomware gangs disappear or
Security Topics What you Need to Know About Last Week's Remote Computer Software Hack Just before the holiday weekend Kaseya, a tech company that licenses remote management software to managed service providers (MSPs) [https://eyonic.com/1/?PK], was hacked. This hack affected approximately 60 MSPs and 1,500 businesses which has led many people to wonder what they can do to protect themselves
Security Topics How to Disable Chrome's Save Password and Credit Card Prompts A recent update to the Chrome browser enabled the save password prompt by default, something that had not been before. After this update, whenever you visited a website and began entering credentials, a prompt to save those credentials in Chrome would appear just below the login box. It is always
Security Topics Security Updates: Amazon Sidewalk, a Breach and Too Much Ransomware! 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
Security Topics Security Roundup: Parking Meter Breach, Gas Pipeline Hack & Identify Theft in Kansas 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
Security Topics 3 Things to Help Protect you from Ransomware & Other Threats 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
Security Topics 3 Ways to Prepare for World Backup Day and Everyday In case you were not aware, World Backup Day [https://eyonic.com/1/?OM], 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
Security Topics The Easiest Way to Prep a Device for a New User 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
Security Topics Current Security Threats: Windows, Google Chrome, Cryptocurrency & More 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
