Are your kids this Halloween dreaming of Spiderman or Elsa, the Snow Queen of “Frozen”? Whether they want to be costumed princesses or saviors of the city, your kids are focused on the fun. But we know that parents may be feeling the fear. From dangerous streets and potentially tampered candy to some crazy adult…
A few weeks ago a friend received a call on her cell phone. A gentleman said he was calling from “Microsoft” to fix her computer. She told him he needed to talk with “her techie husband” and handed me the phone. I promptly hung up. She wanted to string him along. I did not want…
The FBI reports hackers have stolen $1.2B from more than 7,000 businesses in the past 2 years, most often using a scam known as business email compromise (hacking the CEO’s email account and then sending emails from that account telling employees to transfer money). Some good things to keep in mind: · Establish a multi-person…
The latest research from a German cybersecurity firm reveals an increase in new malware strains in 2014. The data reflects a 125 percent increase in malware variants, with almost 70 percent of the total number of samples identified occurring in the second half of the year. According to these figures, a new strain of malware…
It’s the time of year again, friends. When the chill starts creeping in through the windows and doors, it’s time to get ready for the big freeze. We’ve put together a quick and easy checklist, so you can prepare your home for the cold with confidence. Some of these items are regional. For instance, you…
