Alan Sielbeck

Summer Cybersecurity: Keeping Kids Safe Online During Break

When the final school bell rings for summer, kids often swap homework for screens. With more free hours in the day, activities like gaming, streaming, and social media quickly take center stage. Yet, with that freedom comes risk. From online scams and inappropriate content to risky interactions with strangers, the internet isn’t always kid-friendly. Without […]

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Graduation Season: Protecting Young Adults from Cyber Threats

The diploma isn’t even framed yet, and hackers are already rolling out the welcome mat. The moment graduates start job hunting, their personal data becomes prime real estate for cybercriminals. Fake recruiters, phishing emails posing as HR, and password-stealing scams all ramp up as young professionals step into the workforce—often unaware they’re being targeted.

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Every year, the list of most common passwords makes its way around the internet, and every year, it’s just as concerning. People are still using “123456” and “password” like it’s 1999. Meanwhile, cybercriminals don’t need cutting-edge hacking tools when people hand them the keys.

National Password Day: Are Your Passwords Strong Enough?

Every year, the list of most common passwords makes its way around the internet, and every year, it’s just as concerning. People are still using “123456” and “password” like it’s 1999. Meanwhile, cybercriminals don’t need cutting-edge hacking tools when people hand them the keys.

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Protecting Your Personal Devices: Cybersecurity Tips for Home and Beyond

Your phone is more than a phone. It is a wallet, a filing cabinet, a work desk, and a personal vault—and hackers know it. The same goes for laptops and tablets, which store everything from financial records to business emails.

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Earth Day and IT: Reducing Your Digital Carbon Footprint

Earth Day serves as a reminder that sustainability is not just about cutting plastic waste or planting trees. It is about rethinking the way we use technology.

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The Hidden Dangers of Free Wi-Fi: Staying Secure While Traveling

Free Wi-Fi is everywhere—airports, hotels, cafes—and super convenient, right? Unfortunately, what’s convenient for you usually comes at the cost of cybersecurity. A 2023 study found that a significant number of people had their personal information compromised while using public Wi-Fi in airports and hotels. This blog isn’t here to rain on your travel plans but […]

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