Staying well-informed of the latest technologies to defeat cyber criminals is a critical component of securing private data from unwanted intrusion. Criminals are always on the hunt for new ways to defeat defensive components of a technology infrastructure. When surrender…
It’s a hot topic in the news. Millions of smartphones have downloaded it in just two weeks. And people are spending more time on it than Twitter, Facebook or Snapchat. What is it? It’s the instant hit Pokémon GO, and…
Repeat this saying to yourself – “there is no free lunch.” In a world with scarce resources, very few people can afford to offer free goods or services to all who want them – at least not for long. Those…
When a good deal surfaces, it can be hard to ignore depending on the allure of the offer. Whether it’s a 50 percent off coupon at a popular restaurant, a buy one get one free offer on a pair of…
You open your email on a bright, sunny day and peruse recent messages. Among the collection of personal notes, news articles, and advertisements is a message from the local police department. After opening the email, you discover a notification for…
During a recently radio show, an individual, considered to be an expert in economics, called in as a guest to participate in a discussion regarding Federal Reserve System Board of Governors Chair Janet Yellen’s speech. The conversation was engaging for…
During a heavy winter storm in 2016, a thick blanket of fresh snow covered the land. With near zero visibility and almost impassible road conditions, most schools and businesses elected not to open that day. When the storm subsided the…
Recently, Hold Security, an information security firm, revealed that the company managed to convince a Russian hacker to release into its custody stolen login credentials to 917 million email accounts. After analyzing the data, the company determined that only a…
Pickpockets are experts at stealing wallets. They know where owners hide their wallets, how to get at them without being detected, and how to convert the contents of a stolen wallet into quick cash. Thieves act fast, and if one…
In one of the latest scams circulating the digital world, bandits are sending text messages to cell phone users claiming that their Apple accounts are about to be suspended. The only way to prevent this from happening, the message claims,…
Words are powerful instruments. They can be used to give guidance, offer encouragement, and create inspiration. They can also be used for deception to benefit one individual to the disadvantage of another. One way to help ensure a person’s words…
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