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A Look at Biometrics

May 17, 2019October 17, 2019

biometrics The field of biometrics is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether we realize it or not, biometrics are prevalent in our everyday lives. Many consumers may wonder how biometrics work and how they are of use. In this article, a dive into the realm of biometrics will ensue, and explain how it all coincides. What are Biometrics? To answer this popular question, biometrics are by definition, “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity” (1). Breaking this down, a biometric identifies unique personal features of a person. The retained information can then be… Read More

Phishing Attacks Taking Advantage of Tragedy

September 6, 2016November 21, 2019

The New Scam on the Streets The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert on a scam that is using the recent floods in Louisiana to its advantage. These scams take the form of a charity that ask readers to donate money to them. They of course keep this money for themselves. They can also send links or attachments that direct users to malware-infected websites. Attacks like these are commonly referred to as “Phishing attacks”. These attacks are sent out in mass to users in hopes that anyone will fall for the bait. Much like when you throw a fishing line out into a lake they often do not… Read More

Why did I get a Virus even when I have Antivirus?

August 29, 2016November 10, 2017

The Truth About Antivirus Many users misunderstand the purpose of using antivirus and firewalls. Users believe that they are safe just because they pay a monthly subscription to Norton antivirus. The reality is that no antivirus or firewall will keep you safe from the threats out there. It is nice to think that you are immune to danger just because you have that extra layer of protection. Many users adapt bad browsing habits visiting sites they should not, thinking that the protection they have is enough for day-to-day use. Analogies inbound If you build a home in a bad neighborhood you can’t expect to never get robbed just because you lock and… Read More

Ransomware- Why Does The FBI Want My Money?

August 15, 2016November 3, 2017

The internet is an invaluable recourse for many users. However, it also can pose many risks for unsuspecting users. One of the many risks that users can find themselves running into is known as ransomware. Scammers have long since used fear and intimidation with the intention to trick inexperienced users into giving up what they want. Often times could be anything from personal information to credit card numbers and more. Ransomware is a special kind of malware that can infect your system with devastating results. Some malware can do something as simple as displaying fake Anti-Virus and FBI warning messages and others can completely hold your system hostage. The latter are… Read More

What Makes Malware so Bad?

December 11, 2015

What makes malware so bad? Here we talk about the risks of malware. Whether you are at a business or you just use your computer at home, malware can lead to many bad things. Did you know that your computer can be used for illegal activity if it isn’t protected and monitored properly? Enjoy our first video of our new series.

P.F. Chang's Customers Suffer from Credit Card Breach

June 14, 2014

As of June 10th, the United States Secret Service is now working with P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on a breach investigation that involves a compromise of customer credit cards. According to Brian Krebs (an expert security journalist) credit cards numbers that were used at the restaurant chain started showing up for sale on underground websites ran by cyber criminals. These credit cards were cards that were used at the P.F. Chang’s restaurants. The restaurant chain has over 200 locations throughout the United States. Although it has not been confirmed yet, several recent breaches have resulted from malicious software that was installed unknowingly on point of sale devices. The company has… Read More

How to Protect Yourself While Shopping at the Store and Online

June 8, 2014November 21, 2019

In the last year, some of the biggest data breaches in history have occurred. The Target breach affected over 70 million customers who innocently made purchases at their retail stores. Following was the Ebay data breach, which also affected its large demographic of customers. Ebay and Paypal users typically have a debit/credit card or checking account associated with their username. Statistically, nearly HALF of adult Americans have been a victim of some type of fraud. A comment was recently made to me that it seems like these breaches are becoming less potent because they are happening every day. The fact that people feel they these breaches are less potent is… Read More