Mac McAhren
Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security
Does your work, organization or some financial website require you to create a new password periodically? This practice was recommended...
Mac McAhren
Help! My Account Has Been Hacked What Should I Do?
How would you realize that one or more of your Internet accounts, email, social media, financial, etc. has been hacked?
Mac McAhren
After the “Mother of All Breaches,” You Should Update Passwords.
Mother of All Breaches, the release of a massive database containing over 26 billion records built from previous breaches .....
Mac McAhren
Stay Alert! Voice Phishing Used in Recent Ransomware Attacks
The recent ransomware attack on MGM Resorts International has brought to light a new form of cyber threat known as “voice phishing”
Mac McAhren
Pay Attention to Unsolicited Facebook Password Reset Messages
If you receive unexpected password reset email messages from Facebook, don’t worry, but don’t click anything!
Mac McAhren
Apple Starts Releasing Rapid Security Responses for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In an effort to protect users from security vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited, Apple has introduced Rapid Security Responses
Mac McAhren
“Juice Jacking” Returns to the News but Still Hasn’t Happened
Juice jacking—malware installation or data theft after you plug a phone into a public charger—is in the news again.
Mac McAhren
Protect Your iPhone Passcode by Using Face ID or Touch ID
Prompted by a spate of attacks where an iPhone thief locks a user out of their accounts, I suggest ways you cayou can protect yourself.
Mac McAhren
A Practical Guide to Identifying Phishing Emails
Follow along as we examine three real-world phishing emails and explain how you can tell that they’re fake.