The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned of a new email scam that is targeting individuals and businesses. The scam uses spoofed, or imitated emails containing subject lines, “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder” that appear as if...
Category: Cyber Security Resource
Avoiding Tax Fraud Schemes
If you haven’t already, it’s time to pay your taxes. Here are some tips for avoiding common tax fraud schemes. Phishing emails asking for personal information Cyber criminals continue to use phishing emails in an attempt lure you into divulging...
Romance Scams: Still on the Rise
Cupid may shoot his love arrows when Valentine’s rolls around, but cybercriminals are sending out hooks every day in hopes of catching another victim in a scam. Shocking statistics In 2016, victims lost more than $220 million to romance scams...
Small Businesses: Your Employees are Key to Effective Cybersecurity
If you’re a small business owner, securing your business against cyberattacks may not be on your radar yet. But defending against them is crucial, and that starts with your employees. Employees are the key Small businesses usually stay very busy...
Your New Yearly Checkup
You may be in good shape physically for the new year, or have a plan to get there. But how’s your email security? Consider this your reminder to log in to your email accounts and check your private information and...
10 Quick Tips for Holiday ID Protection
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But it’s also prime time for identity thieves trying to take advantage of seasonal habits that create more risk such as increased shopping and travel. Last year, fraud attempts spiked 22% during...
Who’s Watching You?
You might be sharing more data than you think online. This fall’s Facebook security breach that exposed data from 50 million user accounts served as an unfortunate reminder that what is shared online is never truly private. Many consumers have...
Military Scams Target our Heroes
It should go without saying that serving in our country’s armed forces is no easy task. Not everyone can answer the call of such selfless service, and those who do should be held in high regard by the people whose...
Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Did you know there are 16 sectors of critical infrastructure in the United States? Yes, that’s right, there are 16 areas deemed critical to our nation. Can you guess any of them? If financial was one of your answers, bonus...
Cybersecurity Awareness at Work
Does your company have an awareness campaign about cybersecurity? Do you and your fellow employees know what to do if you receive a suspicious email, phone call or letter? Does your employer have an automatic notice on all external emails...