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Trick or Threat? 5 Bone-Chilling IT Security Risks Lurking in Your Old Devices Data Privacydata securityIT
October 23, 2025

Trick or Threat? 5 Bone-Chilling IT Security Risks Lurking in Your Old Devices

A Spooky Reality As the Halloween season creeps in, there’s something scarier than haunted houses or ghost stories—unsecured old IT and medical equipment. While you may think outdated servers, laptops, or imaging devices are harmless once powered down, the truth is far more sinister. These devices often harbor sensitive data and vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. If ignored, the IT…
Alex
5 Cyber Security Trends and What We Can Look Forward to Next Year CyberSecurityData PrivacyHackers
September 19, 2025

5 Cyber Security Trends and What We Can Look Forward to Next Year

Why Cyber Security Trends Matter Now In today’s digital-first economy, cyber threats evolve at a faster pace than ever before. From ransomware to AI-driven attacks, hackers continue to find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. At the same time, businesses and governments are under pressure to strengthen defenses, protect sensitive data, and remain compliant with evolving regulations. The stakes are high.…
Steven
tik tok controversy and data security
The TikTok Controversy: How Much Does Big Tech Care About Your Data and its Privacy? CyberSecurityData PrivacyData Storage
October 26, 2024

The TikTok Controversy: How Much Does Big Tech Care About Your Data and its Privacy?

Understanding the TikTok Controversy: Privacy, Security, and the U.S. Military Ban If you have a teenager at home, you've likely seen them performing the latest dance challenges on TikTok. This popular social media platform has captivated millions, especially young users, with its short, engaging videos. But beyond the dance moves, TikTok has sparked a larger debate centered on data privacy…
Steven
data protection and data security
What’s the Difference Between Data Protection and Data Security? Data Privacydata security
August 11, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Data Protection and Data Security?

Understanding Data Protection and Data Security? In today’s digital world, keeping your information safe is more important than ever. With cyberattacks and data breaches in the news almost daily, you might be asking: what’s the difference between data protection and data security? While the two terms are closely related, they serve different purposes—and both are essential to keeping your information…
Steven
Facebook Data Breach Explained: What Happened, What Was Exposed, and Why Data Security Still Matters CyberSecurityData Privacy
April 12, 2021

Facebook Data Breach Explained: What Happened, What Was Exposed, and Why Data Security Still Matters

Why the Facebook Data Breach Still Matters Today Even though the breach involved “old data,” its impact is far from insignificant. Personal information does not expire. Phone numbers, full names, and birthdates can remain accurate for years. When combined with other breached datasets, this information can be used for: Phishing attacks Identity theftAccount takeovers Fraud and impersonation Social engineering scams…
Steven
TOP 5 VPN’S OF 2021 CyberSecurityData PrivacyVPN
January 26, 2021

TOP 5 VPN’S OF 2021

In today’s working environment, no one knows when remote work will be going away, if at all.  This makes remote VPN access all the more important for protecting your privacy and security online. As the landscape for commercial VPNs continues to grow, it can be a daunting task to sort through the options to find the best VPN to meet your particular…
Steven
NCSAM WEEK 4 ; The Future of Internet Connected Devices CyberSecurityData PrivacyHackers
October 27, 2020

NCSAM WEEK 4 ; The Future of Internet Connected Devices

  A decade ago, the average household would not be able to answer their front door from miles away via a smartphone, or order dinner by simply speaking to a small box. These things may have been customary in Hollywood spy films, but now they can be found in nearly every home across America. These internet connected devices are what…
Steven
NCSAM Week 2 ; Securing Devices at Home and Work CyberSecurityData PrivacyHackersSecurity
October 13, 2020

NCSAM Week 2 ; Securing Devices at Home and Work

Securing Devices at Home and Work According to a 2018 study by CNBC, there were over 70% of employees around the world working remotely at least one day per week. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have had to make full-time remote work an option just to stay in business. As full-time remote workers are progressively more common, there still…
Steven
Celebrating National Cyber Security Awareness Month Data PrivacyHackersSecurity
October 6, 2020

Celebrating National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Celebrating National Cyber Security Awareness Month Every October since 2004, National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in the United States. Started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance, the NCSAM aims to spread awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The National Cyber Security Alliance launched NCSAM as a large effort to improve online…
Steven
Apple’s Bug Bounty Program: How Apple Uses Ethical Hackers to Strengthen Security AppleData PrivacyHackersSecurity
September 15, 2020

Apple’s Bug Bounty Program: How Apple Uses Ethical Hackers to Strengthen Security

Why Apple Pays Hackers to Hack Their Own Systems When most people think about cybersecurity, they imagine firewalls, encryption, and internal IT teams working behind the scenes. Apple takes security even further. One of the most effective tools in its defense strategy is Apple’s Bug Bounty Program, a structured system that rewards independent researchers for responsibly identifying vulnerabilities before malicious…
Steven
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