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Cybersecurity is absolutely vital for your business, your employees and in every aspect of your life. Cybercriminals love to go after those most at risk, which often means senior citizens. Keith Coker recently went to educate some of our locals on the importance of staying safe.
Cybercriminals are coming for your emails and text messages. At work, those emails from cybercriminals are a way to get into your business’s network and steal sensitive information. Unfortunately, you aren’t safe in your text messages either. Smishing scams are getting more and more prevalent. See how to protect yourself below.
Traveling this summer? Before you say “Bon Voyage!” and head outside the U.S., submit a ticket with us to adjust your Microsoft account’s cybersecurity protocols.
Cybersecurity Education for Everyone
Keith Coker, our president, recently spoke with an amazing group of retirees to teach them about cybersecurity, focusing on how they target seniors. Cybercriminals typically use tactics such as phishing and AI tools to steal your personal information.
One of our core values is The Go-Giver. Our mission in this is to be a giver, not a taker, which includes educating and protecting our community from digital dangers.
Keith is passionate about sharing his knowledge in cybersecurity and IT. If you’d like to book him for your next event, training day or conference, click the button below.
Summertime is the peak travel season for many of us. If you or a member of your team is traveling outside of the U.S., please remember to submit a support ticket to us in advance. We have geographic restrictions in place to protect your Microsoft 365 accounts. We can temporarily allow access from the countries you or your team member will be visiting.
Be sure to include your travel dates (departure and return) so we can automatically re-secure your account once you're back.
Text message scams, aka smishing attacks, are on the rise. The cybercriminals behind these texts can make them appear to come from legitimate sources such as your bank, delivery services or even people you know.
These text messages often contain a link that asks you to verify sensitive information, reset passwords or any other sensitive information. The catch? The link sends you to a site that will steal sensitive data or install malware.
With a spoofed number, it’s really easy to fall for these text messages. Here’s what you can do:
Do not ever click on a link in a text message.
When in doubt, contact the supposed sender (such as FedEx or your bank) directly using a known phone number or website.
Report suspicious texts to your carrier and delete them immediately.
Remember that your phone isn’t safe from cybercriminals. Always be cautious!
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