The Word Is Password
The meaning of the word “password” is a secret word, phrase, or sequence of characters that must be presented to gain access or admittance. In 2011 it took a hacker […]
Dark, Deep and Public Internet
What is the Dark Web? Is it something you run into at night and all of a sudden you become a Ninja Warrior? Not quite. There are 3 levels of the internet: […]
A Striking Addition to This Year’s Tax Return. A Message from Gregg E. Muenster, PhD, Senior Philanthropic Strategist
I am NOT a philanthropist! Or AM I? If you are like me, you either just finished you 2020 tax return, or will be starting on it very soon. A […]
What is VPN and how can it protect your system? A Message from David H. Coull, Senior Systems Administrator
You may have seen, read, or heard about VPN Services and how it can protect your system when not on your home Wi-Fi. First, we need to understand VPN.
Email Phishing: Popular with Hackers
2020 seemed to show ransomware continuing to grow in devastation and cost. Ryuk ransomeware reached a $34 million ransom payout, organizations were operationally brought to their knees by many of the […]
Password Brute Force Attack. A few tips from David H. Coull, Senior Systems Administrator
A password brute force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info, encryption keys, or find a hidden web page. Hackers work through all possible combinations hoping to guess correctly. There are several levels […]
2020 is almost behind us — Thank Goodness
Year-end planning for philanthropy Besides the end of this year being the much awaited “end of the year”, your work and planning are not quite done. If you are like […]
Being Nice Can Get You Hacked
Being hacked can happen in places you wouldn’t expect and sometimes being nice can get you hacked. The following scenarios are just a couple of ways being hacked can happen: Did […]
‘Tis the Season for Creating Strong Passwords
We all know passwords are important. They help keep personal accounts private and secure but many of us are guilty of reusing, rotating, or using notoriously easy passwords, leaving oneself […]
5 Internet Safety Tips for Back to School
School is back in session, which means children are spending more time online. Whether your student is returning to campus or continuing virtual learning this fall, it’s a good time […]