Don’t fall for scare tactics! Hackers hope their victims are uninformed and easily persuaded because that’s the perfect recipe for…
Author: Rose Hernandez
Be wary of tech support scams, from cold calls or web browser popups. Most scams use tech support chats or…
Take Fordham’s Cyber Security Awareness training. Do you know the latest solutions for lowering your risk of getting hacked?…
Smishing What is Smishing? Smishing is SMS-Phishing, messages that are sent to your mobile device to attempt to obtain your…
Jailbreaking Jailbreaking is the process of removing software security restrictions placed on a device by either the manufacturer or carrier…
What is Phishing? Don’t Get Caught By the Hook!! Beware of phishing, know what to look for and how to…
Steps you can take to keep your mobile device safe. (Photo from – https://www.mywot.com/en/blog/6-safe-web-surfing-tips) Taking precautions on a regular…
Encrypt your mobile devices. (Photo from – http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-encrypt-android-device-326700/) Encrypting important files on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device will ensure…
Strong passwords (or phrases) can keep you safe. (Photo from – https://thehackernews.com/2016/07/best-password-manager.html) Many of us have taken cyber security trainings…
Backup all of your devices, and do it often! (Photo from – https://www.fusionspan.com/backup-disaster-recovery-small-office/) Backing up your files can help you…