A photograph can contain GPS coordinates. A PDF can contain the name of the person or computer that created it. A Word document may reveal its author, editing software, company name, and creation history. Even a video can contain information about the device, software, date, and encoding process used to create it. All of thisContinue reading “Before You Trust That File: How Metadata Can Reveal Scams, Fake Images, and Suspicious Documents”
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Social Engineering: The Attack That Starts With a Person, Not a Firewall
Cybersecurity is often pictured as a battle between hackers and technology. Firewalls block malicious traffic. Antivirus software detects threats. Password managers protect credentials. Monitoring systems watch for unusual activity. All of those defenses matter. But there is another target sitting in the middle of your security system every day: Your employees. Cybercriminals know that sometimesContinue reading “Social Engineering: The Attack That Starts With a Person, Not a Firewall”
Your Business Runs on Software. Who Is Managing It?
Think about how much of your business depends on software every day. Your accounting team may rely on QuickBooks. Your sales team may work in a CRM. Employees may use Adobe, Google Workspace, browsers, antivirus software, cloud applications, and dozens of other tools to get their jobs done. The software may be different from businessContinue reading “Your Business Runs on Software. Who Is Managing It?”