It starts with a notification…

A notification in your pocket dings and lets you know someone is trying to log into your email. That’s weird, you think, I didn’t do that. Upon closer inspection, you notice the login request is coming from Paris, France. Something’s not right. A hacker phished You. The excel spreadsheet that your work colleague sent you […]

How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hoaxes 101

Cybersecurity is a fast-changing, stressful, and downright scary space to play in. The number and sophistication of cyberattacks are on the rise as hackers continue to outsmart preventive security measures and seep into our environments. It’s becoming evident that navigating how to protect yourself from internet hoaxes and cyber crimes is more challenging than it […]

Email Basics: Securing email with DNS

Do you ever wonder how that email address you type in actually gets delivered? Understanding the basics of email delivery will enhance your understanding of how phishing and spam attacks work. This is a bit technical, but worth understanding as an end-user. For all you technical folks out there this may also be a good […]

Email Basics: Common Sense

Imagine driving without lines on the road, speed limits, or the need to have a license. Now you know what using email for business communication is like…complete and utter chaos. Sure, it’s better than riding a horse to work or sending a telegram, but the value of using email as a communication tool is decreasing […]