What Is “Read-Only” Access and Why Does It Matter?
Introduction Not everyone who accesses a system needs the ability to change it. In fact, many security incidents happen because regular accounts have more permissions than they actually require. “Read-only” […]
What is Piggybacking?
Introduction Not all security breaches involve malware, phishing emails, or hacked passwords. Some start with a simple act of courtesy. Piggybacking can be a physical security risk, where an unauthorized […]
Malvertising: When Online Ads Become a Delivery System for Malware
Introduction Most people think of online ads as annoying, but not dangerous. A banner pops up. A video auto-plays. A sponsored link slides into your search results. Most of the […]
How AI Helps Threat Actors Commit Cyber-Crime
Introduction For years, cyber-crime has been framed as a problem for large enterprises, ones with deep pockets and valuable data. Small businesses frequently assumed that they were too small to […]
The Dangers of Texting PHI and Using Insecure Communication
Introduction Text messaging has become one of the fastest and most familiar ways to communicate. For many professionals, of all ages, sending a quick text can be faster and easier […]
What Makes Public Wi-Fi a Risk?
Introduction Public Wi-Fi is everywhere. Airports, hotels, coffee shops, and libraries all offer quick and convenient ways to get online when you are away from home or the office. For […]
What the CISA Incident Teaches Us About AI Safety
Introduction You may have heard about the recent, surprising story that emerged from the heart of U.S. cyber-defense: The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded […]
Work From Anywhere, Secure Everywhere
Introduction Remote and hybrid work schedules are now as common as having a fully in-office role. We chat with colleagues across the country, and even across the sea. Whether you’re […]
What Happens After a Breach?
Introduction When a data breach makes the news, the story usually follows a familiar pattern: What happened? How many records were exposed? Has the affected company issued an apology or […]
Reddit Fights AI Over Data Privacy
Introduction In October 2025, social news platform Reddit filed a federal lawsuit against AI company Perplexity AI and three data-scraping firms in New York. The argument? Allegedly, Perplexity and its […]
What Is a Supply Chain Attack?
Introduction When you think of a cyber-attack potentially affecting your workplace, what comes to mind? Phishing emails, weak passwords, and unpatched networks get the brunt of the blame, but some […]
The Quiet Risk of “Just Helping Out” at Work
Introduction Many times, security incidents don’t start with malicious intent. They start with someone trying to be helpful. Has something similar happened to you? A coworker locks themselves out of […]