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The Booking.com Breach: What Happened and What It Means for You

Apr 28, 2026

Introduction News about a data breach involving Booking.com has raised understandable concerns for travelers and everyday users. While the situation is still developing, reports indicate that the incident was not a traditional “hack” of Booking.com’s systems. Instead, attackers gained access through a more common and increasingly effective method: Social engineering and account compromise. That distinction … The Booking.com Breach: What Happened and What It Means for You

AI Voice Scams: When a Fake Phone Call Sounds Real

Apr 24, 2026

Introduction The phone rings: It sounds like your CEO, or your manager, or a vendor you work with all the time. The tone is familiar, urgency feels real, request sounds legitimate…but none of it is real. Using modern artificial intelligence, cybercriminals can now clone a person’s voice with surprising accuracy. In some cases, they only … AI Voice Scams: When a Fake Phone Call Sounds Real

Deepfake Videos and Why Verification Matters 

Apr 21, 2026

Introduction Not long ago, if you saw a video of someone speaking, then you trusted it was real. That is no longer a safe assumption. Artificial intelligence now allows criminals to create highly realistic deepfake videos — fake videos that convincingly show real people saying or doing things that never actually happened. These are not low-quality … Deepfake Videos and Why Verification Matters 

A Popular Tool Was Compromised — Here’s Why That Matters to You

Apr 17, 2026

Introduction Most people never think about the software behind the apps they use every day. They simply open a program, log in, and then get to work. What many do not see is that modern software is built using thousands of smaller components. When one of those components is compromised, it can create risk for … A Popular Tool Was Compromised — Here’s Why That Matters to You

How to Recognize and Beat AI Bias

Mar 10, 2026

Introduction So many people use artificial intelligence every day. We use it to filter our settings; recommend posts and ideas; detect potential fraud and automatically block infections; and even generate new content when we need it. Since AI is built on huge amounts of data, they seem strictly technical. Many people assume that AI is … How to Recognize and Beat AI Bias

The Most Common Ways Workers Accidentally Put Data at Risk

Mar 06, 2026

Introduction When we hear about cyber-crime, we often imagine far-off threat actors setting complex traps to mess with huge organizations. In reality, digital attacks can happen to anyone at anytime. Most data breaches, in fact, begin because of simple human error. It’s not malice. A lot of the time, the person doesn’t have any intention … The Most Common Ways Workers Accidentally Put Data at Risk

The Hidden Dangers of Outdated Systems

Mar 03, 2026

Introduction If a device still turns on and does what you need it to do, many people don’t look further. We keep using older laptops, phones, tablets, or software simply because nothing appears to be wrong. Unfortunately, outdated systems are one of the most common ways that cyber-threats begin. Instead of announcing suspicious behavior or … The Hidden Dangers of Outdated Systems

Why Hackers Go After Universities And What It Means for Your Data

Feb 27, 2026

Introduction We often think of universities as places for research, discovery, and education — not targets for cyberattacks. In recent years, however, colleges and academic institutions have become some of the most frequently breached organizations. This rise in academic cyberattacks matters, not just to the students and people who work there, but also to anyone … Why Hackers Go After Universities And What It Means for Your Data

What Is “Read-Only” Access and Why Does It Matter?

Feb 24, 2026

Introduction Not everyone who accesses a system needs the ability to change it. In fact, many security incidents happen because regular accounts have more permissions than they actually require. “Read-only” access is one of the simplest, and most effective, ways to limit damage to confidential documents. What Is Read-Only Access? Read-only access allows users to … What Is “Read-Only” Access and Why Does It Matter?

What is Piggybacking?  

Feb 20, 2026

Introduction Not all security breaches involve malware, phishing emails, or hacked passwords. Some start with a simple act of courtesy. Piggybacking can be a physical security risk, where an unauthorized person gains access to a restricted area by following someone who does have permission. Threat actors can also, however, piggyback into secured digital areas as … What is Piggybacking?  

Malvertising: When Online Ads Become a Delivery System for Malware

Feb 17, 2026

Introduction Most people think of online ads as annoying, but not dangerous. A banner pops up. A video auto-plays. A sponsored link slides into your search results. Most of the time, you scroll past it and move on. At the same time, we’ve become very familiar with personalized ads that use our prior search history … Malvertising: When Online Ads Become a Delivery System for Malware

How AI Helps Threat Actors Commit Cyber-Crime

Feb 13, 2026

Introduction For years, cyber-crime has been framed as a problem for large enterprises, ones with deep pockets and valuable data. Small businesses frequently assumed that they were too small to matter to threat actors. Now we know that’s not true. Even small businesses have faced a sharp increase in cyber-crime in the past few years, … How AI Helps Threat Actors Commit Cyber-Crime

The Dangers of Texting PHI and Using Insecure Communication

Feb 10, 2026

Introduction Text messaging has become one of the fastest and most familiar ways to communicate. For many professionals, of all ages, sending a quick text can be faster and easier than logging into a secure system or placing an encrypted call. When you start involving sensitive information, however, that convenience quickly becomes a liability. People … The Dangers of Texting PHI and Using Insecure Communication

What Makes Public Wi-Fi a Risk?

Feb 06, 2026

Introduction Public Wi-Fi is everywhere. Airports, hotels, coffee shops, and libraries all offer quick and convenient ways to get online when you are away from home or the office. For many people, connecting feels routine, harmless, and necessary to stay productive. Whether you need to attend a quick meeting while on vacation, or an issue … What Makes Public Wi-Fi a Risk?

What the CISA Incident Teaches Us About AI Safety

Feb 03, 2026

Introduction You may have heard about the recent, surprising story that emerged from the heart of U.S. cyber-defense: The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded sensitive government documents into ChatGPT. It automatically triggered security warnings and an immediate internal review. Although the documents were not classified, they were labeled as … What the CISA Incident Teaches Us About AI Safety

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