Summer is here, and with it comes warmer weather, travel plans, and more time spent using our electronic devices. But with the heat and humidity of summer, it’s important to…
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5 Tips for Keeping Your Devices Safe While Traveling
Summer is a time for travel, but it’s also a time for cybercriminals to be on the prowl. If you want to keep your devices safe while you’re on the…
Is My Device Splash-Proof or Waterproof?
Getting to Know IP Ratings. IP (ingress protection) ratings are a way to measure how well a device is protected from water and dust. They are two-digit codes usually found…
The Latest Top Five Text Message Scams Reported by The Federal Trade Commission
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a data spotlight outlining the most common text message scams. Phony bank fraud prevention alerts were the most common type of text…
Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) Attacks: What You Need to Know
Vendor email compromise (VEC) attacks are a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted vendor to defraud an organization. These attacks are becoming increasingly common, as…
Phishing Tactics: 2023 Trends
The results of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report are in! Highlights from the comprehensive report: In North America, ransomware continues to threaten organizations of all sizes and industries.…
Summer Phishing Trips
It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, so you know what that means: phishing trips! Recently, statistics from Check Point Research showed an increase in vacation-themed website domains. Of the domains…
Citynet Fiber Internet: True Performance
Many internet service providers (ISPs) charge people for faster speeds than what their connection can actually provide. This is because the type of cable they use, such as coax, can…
How to Protect Yourself from Malicious Apps
Recently, malware researchers discovered a trojan app on the Google Play Store. Trojans are apps or software that appear legitimate but are actually malicious. Thousands of users downloaded this app…
Citynet Fiber: Increasing the Value of Your Home!
It’s true! Having gigabit-fiber internet at your home can positively impact the value of your home. A study by the University of Chicago and Carnegie Mellon University* found that…
