YOU are a target!

How Secure is Your Mobile Device? Most of us have a smartphone, but how many of us really think about the security threats faced by these mobile devices? Mobile devices [...]

FEMA – Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables

When disaster strikes, your immediate concern will be your safety and the safety of those you care about. Once the immediate danger passes, however, having your financial and medical records and important contact information [...]

Securing Smart Speakers and Digital Assistants

Smart speakers and digital assistants like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple HomePod, and Sonos Era are integral to many modern households. These devices offer convenience and efficiency, from controlling smart appliances with your voice [...]

Local Banker Reveals Scams He Sees

At a recent Cape Cod Canal Chamber event, I met Vincent Pircio, the Branch Manager of Rockland Trust in East Wareham . He’s been the manager there for two years. We talked about scams [...]

Take the Password Challenge!

For the past several years, Hive Systems has calculated the amount of time it would take a hacker to crack your password. They’ve just released the 2024 chart. Take the Password Challenge! How do [...]

Microsoft’s Copilot for Work & Home

Copilot is Microsoft’s artificial intelligence program and although the Pro versions of Copilot run $20 and $30/month, the free version is very robust and can handle lots of tasks with ease. As with any [...]

5 Things You Must Not Share with AI Chatbots

Conversations with chatbots may feel intimate, but you're really sharing every word with a private company. The Risks Involved in Using AI Chatbots AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard, Bing AI, and others can put [...]

Security Tips You’ll LOVE Infographic

How to give your Google account a quick ‘Security Checkup’ Do you have a Google account? Chances are you do, even if you don’t realize it. Here are a few questions: o Do you [...]

Data Privacy in 2024-Infographic

You  Have a Say in Your Data Privacy! How you can take control of what data you share in 2024 Data privacy might seem abstract, but it couldn’t be more personal. You generate lots [...]

10 Scams only a Grinch Could Love – Infographic

Phishing scams are an ongoing problem; however, there is a HUGE increase in the number of scams that start around Thanksgiving and go through Christmas. Cybercriminals take advantage of distracted staff to launch targeted [...]

Online Shopping – “Black Friday” Infographic

While online shopping offers convenience and benefits for consumers and businesses, it also presents numerous opportunities for scammers and cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Here are some of the common threats and tactics employed [...]