Whenever you hear about hackers and the safety of your data, you always hear about “cybersecurity specialists” and what they do behind the scenes to keep companies’ and individuals’ data safe. But who ARE these faceless heroes? And how did they ever get from “computer nerd” to the unsung geniuses they are today? What they […]

Of all our most closely held data—birthday, mother’s maiden name, bank details—the one we desire to keep most secure is our social security numbers. With it, other personal information, including tax data and other personally identifiable information (PII) is easier to extract. And now, even THAT has come under attack. National Public Data, a company […]

Ahhh, the dog days of summer. Cool drinks on the back patio, sun and fun on the beach, and not a care in the world. No early races to the school bus, no homework, no cardboard pizza in the lunchroom. Well, friend, those days are over. But the back-to-school blitz doesn’t have to be all […]

It’s back to school, and teachers are breaking the ice with the age-old question to new students: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Doctor? Lawyer? Chef? Astronaut? These jobs are soooooo 2023. Let’s shine the spotlight on a new and exciting career: The Data Scientist. What they do Helps organizations and […]

They say you can get almost anything from Neiman Marcus. Unfortunately, that long list now includes getting hacked! Last month, the luxury retailer began informing customers that during the months of April and May this year, a database containing customer information was breached. Hackers managed to obtain names, dates of birth, and gift card numbers […]

With summer at its peak, we’re using our phones for EVERYTHING. GPS for finding our way to the beach, camera for snapping family photos, and apps for everything from checking the weather to finding apple pie recipes. And, with so much riding on our phones, it’s extra important to keep our batteries up and at […]

Now they’ve done it. Hackers are not content to just steal our personal information. They’ve now gone after our… internet! Last October, an as-yet-unidentified hacking group launched a cyberattack on a US telecommunications company, disabling the internet services for hundreds of thousands of customers. The telecoms company (likely Arkansas-based Windstream) never alerted the public and […]

Remember the “good” old days when we used to pile into the family station wagon amidst paper thin sleeping bags and tents that required an engineer and three grown men to put up? Well, welcome to the future! While some people actually enjoy the rough and rugged outdoors, most people would agree that nothing feels […]

Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, confirmed that last month there was an attack on their database exposing personal details for more than 560 million customers. According to Live Nation, the hacking group ShineyHunters claimed responsibility and demanded a half million dollar ransom be paid or they would release data to other (nefarious) parties. A spokesperson […]

Oh Google. You know you’re our favorite search engine. You’re so good at your job that we’ve made you into a verb! But I have other things to do with my day besides search for things online. I have documents to write, budgets to balance, photos to store and share, and events to schedule. Can […]

Another massive data breach has occurred in the U.S., this time impacting the nation’s largest health insurance provider and their millions of customers. UnitedHealth Group, which serves 52 million people worldwide (90% of whom reside in the U.S.) was the victim of a cyberattack by hacker group Black Cat putting millions of patients’ private data […]

Happy World Password Day. On this day, across the country, people change Password to Pa$$word and think their job is done. They upgrade from MapleStreet1 to MapleStreet2 and think the hackers have been appeased. But no! There’s so much more to be done! As always, keep the following in mind when you update your passwords […]

Well done! April 15th has come and gone, and you filed your taxes on time. Your refund is on the way and all your supporting paperwork is filed away neatly in your file cabinet. Now you can rest on your laurels until next April, right? Wrong! We’re a few months out from January 1st but […]

Another big tech firm falls to hackers. This time, telecommunications giant, AT&T, just reported that data from over 73 million of its customers (current and former) were stolen and sold on the dark web. Most of those affected (65.4 million) were customers from 2019 or earlier, but all those impacted were notified that personal data […]

Busted basketball brackets notwithstanding, it’s an absolutely beautiful time of year. In the South, the azaleas are a riot of pinks and reds. In the West, wildflower superblooms cover meadows for miles. And in the Midwest, well, there’s still snow, but all of these landscapes are photo-ready. Are you? While you may feel nostalgic about […]

A recent security breach is proof positive that however diligent you are (as an individual or a company) if you engage in the global marketplace, YOUR security is at the mercy of every vendor and partner you work with. So it went for American Express when one of their third party service providers experienced “unauthorized […]

Technology is an amazing thing. Sometimes it leaps and bounds forward with spectacular breakthroughs, and sometimes it advances with seemingly simple steps that change our daily life forever. This International Women’s Day, let’s meet four women whose accomplishments left an indelible mark on science, technology, and our day-to-day work, play, and Wordle! Annie Easley was […]

For all you 4 year olds out there about to get your driver’s license… happy leap year! That’s right, this February you’ll get an extra day to ensure that our calendar year is properly synced with the solar year (which is actually slightly more than the 365 day calendar we all follow). Although this kind […]

Nothing says “romance” like a messaging app built for two or a joined-at-the-heart iPhone charger, right? With the price of chocolate through the roof and the sad reality that those $100 roses will be dead by the weekend, why not wow your special someone this year with tech that will make their heart melt? HEARTware […]

It wouldn’t be a new year without there being a new effort to steal customer data. Back in October, the network hardware provider Citrix disclosed a high-severity vulnerability to its corporate users, but Comcast/Xfinity waited over a week to implement a patch to address the vulnerability. As a result, hackers stole more than 35 million […]

You did it! You’ve made it almost two weeks into 2024 and you haven’t had a single donut or missed a single workout! But, if you feel your confidence waning or you’re looking to step up your fitness or wellness game for the next 352 days, the tech gods have answered your prayers. First the […]

Some monumental changes in the technology landscape happened in 2023 and—just like the change to your waistline when your new diet kicks in!—big changes are on the horizon for 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only begun to show us what it can do so we can expect to see more technologies, companies, service providers, and […]

These days, New Year’s Resolutions seem pretty tough. After bingeing on ham, candy, pies, eggnog, and overspending for a month, we convince ourselves on January 1st (or 2nd if you’re a human) that we will start drinking kale smoothies for breakfast, we’ll exercise every day, and we’ll stop on-line shopping without so much as a […]

Gone are those Christmas days when you could buy your kids a board game or your spouse a vacuum (honestly, those days were never a thing!). Today, it’s all about the tech. But where do you start? As Black Friday approaches, here are a few tips for getting the best gadgets of the year without […]

The world seems an unsteady place at the moment. Disagreements and conflict abound at home, and unrest and confusion rule abroad. But when the world feels askew and we’re not sure where to put our faith, the United States military holds firm. Throughout our history, our freedoms and way of life have been secured by […]