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6 ways to stay safe this holiday season while shopping online
With the holiday season already upon us, now is a great time to go over Internet security tips so you...
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FTC Says Hotel WiFi is Dangerous
Recently, the FTC posted an article on their website stating that hotel WiFi is dangerous and that users should not assume that just because they pay for Internet access that their connection is secure.
We couldn’t agree more. In fact, I have been stating this fact since we launched PRIVATE WiFi nearly five years ago. This is an important topic because hotel traveler’s rank WiFi access at hotels as the number one amenity that they look for when booking hotel rooms.
KRACK bug targets secure WiFi networks
This past month, researchers have found that a there’s a major flaw in WiFi’s WPA2 security that makes it possible...
Millennials Need to Care More about Internet Security
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and so we thought it would be a good time to look at...
Harvard Business Review: Don’t Use Public WiFi (Without a VPN)!
Earlier this year, the Harvard Business Review published a story about the hidden dangers of public WiFi networks and urged...
The Hidden Dangers of New York’s LinkNYC Hotspots
You may have heard about New York City’s new plan to turn old phone booths into public WiFi hotspots. This...
New Hotel WiFi Vulnerability
Earlier this year, the FTC declared a critical announcement for travelers: hotel WiFi is dangerous. Many people assume that because they are paying for it the network must be safe, but that is a dangerous assumption. Hotel WiFi networks are completely insecure; the bad news is that a new exposure in hotel WiFi has just been found. Read more to find out how you can keep yourself protected.
Cyber Security Training Just As Important at C-Level
The need for better online safety training to prevent data breaches is a hot topic right now. Coupled with stronger computer and network policies, companies want to prevent the hacking events that leave businesses susceptible to a data breach. While it’s no secret that employees in both the private sector and government service can unintentionally expose organizations to hackers, what is surprising is a report by Wombat Security that shows that 33% of CEOs fell for phishing attacks that led to network access. Why are they falling for this kind of internet activity?
Managing BYOD Security Threats: VPNs Mitigate The Risks
It’s clear that the era of BYOD is here to stay. Workers are no longer confined to an office desk and computer, and instead are able to do work from anywhere: home, their local coffee shop, and while taking public transportation. The proliferation of public wireless networks has made this possible, and while this has freed employees up to do work from nearly everywhere, it also has introduced many security challenges.
Don’t Get Hacked At CES
It’s that time of year again – when more than 150,000 gadget geeks, techies and businesses from around the world descend on Las Vegas for the mother of all trade shows – the International Consumer Electronics Show. With over 3,200 exhibitors previewing and showcasing their high tech products, CES is the perfect place for tech enthusiasts to network. So you’d think it would be safe for attendees to connect their laptops and mobile devices to the event’s public WiFi hotspot. But you’d be wrong. Like most big events, CES can be a hot spot for hackers. If you’re going to be there, make sure you don’t become a target.
University of Maryland Professors to Study WiFi Hotspot Behavior
Two University of Maryland professors, David Maimon, an expert in online criminal behavior, and Jonathan Katz, the Maryland Cybersecurity Center director, recently received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how people access and use public WiFi hotspots.
Find out what the duo plans to do with the funds — including looking into why some users may be assuming that it’s safe to access sensitive information on public WiFi hotspots at “upscale” places.
Experian Survey: We Understand WiFi Dangers but Don’t Protect Ourselves from Identity Theft
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and in part to raise public awareness of the dangers of identity theft, Experian, a global information services company, has published a new survey regarding U.S. attitudes toward this serious problem. Check out the results — including why so many people still fail to take actions to protect themselves online.
